The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Allen Iverson is the most recent star to generate headlines for being broke. It does not even seem newsworthy when reports surface that another athlete has squandered millions and millions of dollars. Sports media outlets have determined 60% of NBA players are broke after leaving the league and […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Leaf Trading Cards and its founder Brain Gray are being sued by Panini America for selling products autographed by NBA star Kevin Durant. The lawsuit, filed in Dallas County Court, claims Panini signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Durant in December 2011. The contract grants the trading card […]
Each Friday we will feature an article from our good friends at The Legal Blitz. Please enjoy the following piece and check out The Legal Blitz when you get a chance! A recent New York Times Op-Ed about a “hockey exemption” to the NCAA’s prohibition on student-athletes hiring agents made it seem as if agents, schools and athletes […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. A state court complaint has been filed against Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent for allegedly walking away from a book deal and stealing the manuscript. Eli Kowalski d/b/a the Sports Challenge Network is claiming he reached an agreement in June 2010 with Parent for exclusive rights over the […]
The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. A focus in all major sports continues to be drug testing and the use of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Add the National Hockey League to the list in strengthening its own policy with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The Chicago Tribune reported that the WADA has had conversations […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Before 2005, universities were not required by the NCAA to have medical insurance for injured athletes. The NCAA believes by now mandating universities to provide coverage, it is protecting itself from unexpected medical expenses and eliminating misconceptions about policies. It claims its requirements make lawsuits against universities less […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Omeranz & Landsma Corporation is suing the Miami Marlins Baseball Club, claiming it bought the team at a public auction in 2008. The plaintiff claims it attended the Fourth Annual Awards Banquet at Diplomat County Club and Spa in Hallandale Beach, Florida on February 8th 2008. Allegedly, a major […]
The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Late 2011, Power Balance, a California wristband company and owner of the naming rights to the Sacramento Kings arena, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Kings have recently filed a claim for $8.3 million against Power Balance. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the type of most bankruptcy cases. It […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Jeremy Lin is not the only basketball player involved in a trademark dispute. Michael Jordan filed a lawsuit against Jewel Food Stores and Supervalu contending an ad they ran infringed upon his trademark and business interests. The ad was in Sports Illustrated’s commemorative issue that honored Jordan being […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Doping and Anti-Doping Science Literacy Course to be Held Next Month in Switzerland Professional athletes are faced with pressure everyday to perform at the highest level. Some players have resorted to performance enhancing drugs to gain an edge. The issue of doping and anti-doping is an increasingly important […]