The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Michael Jordan filed a lawsuit in China against Qiaodan Sports Company Ltd for copyright infringement. “Qiaodan” means “Jordan” in Mandarin and the former Bulls superstar is widely known in China by this moniker. Jordan contends the company has built a business by using his name without his consent. The company started in the 1980s […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. The Houston Astros are coming off their worst season in franchise history. The club now has a new owner, president, and general manager who have begun to clean house from the previous regime. Charles Norton, former pro scouting coordinator and director of baseball research, was one of the […]
The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Dave Duerson died a year ago due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. There were times in his 11 year career where he lost consciousness during games, and had more than 10 concussions. Duerson, a member of the ’85 Bears and ’90 Giants Super Bowl teams, […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville and John David Stroud are being sued in federal court for allegedly defrauding investors out of more than $1.7 million. The charges stem from the two year hiatus Tuberville took from coaching after leaving Auburn in 2008. According to the lawsuit, Tuberville and […]
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 […]