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Title IX

Settlement Reached in University of California Davis Title IX Case

The following article was written by Ashley Foster. The University of California Davis and three former female students reached a settlement agreement on a Title IX complaint the students filed in 2003.  The students alleged in their complaint that they were not given an opportunity to compete on a women’s wrestling team at UC Davis and […]

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Negligence

Plaintiff Wins $4.4 Million Judgment Against L.A. Fitness

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. ​Rene Rodriguez, a 36 year old car salesman, has won his personal injury suit against L.A. Fitness International LLC.  Rodriguez went for a board around the arc, when he slipped in a puddle on the floor.   As a result, Rodriguez incurred around $125,000 in medical bills because three (and […]

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Criminal Issues Intentional Torts

New Orleans Saints put Bounty on Opponents

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. ​The 2009 NFL champions have potential legal infractions coming for puting “bounties” on opposing players.  In Minnesota, Brett Favre was arguably more popular than Adrian Peterson for a single season, and it sickens me that an NFL team would reward players for injuring top-tier players.   Who dat dirty team? […]

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Intellectual Property

Michael Jordan Sues Chinese Sporting Goods Company

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 […]

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Contractual Issues

Houston Astros Former Research and Scouting Head Suing Team

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 […]

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Concussion Litigation

Death over Concussion Issues Brings Suit

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, […]

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Investment Litigation

Lawsuit filed against Texas Tech Coach Tommy Tuberville and Partner for Defrauding Investors

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 […]

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Endorsement Deals

Equity Endorsement Marketing Deals for Professional Athletes

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 […]

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Intellectual Property

Trading Card Companies Involved In Lawsuit Concerning Kevin Durant Autographed Memorabilia

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 […]

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NCAA Violations

The Legal Blitz Friday Feature: Demystifying The NCAA’s Blind Eye Toward Hockey Agents

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 […]