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Legal Analysis


Brittney Griner and the WNBA: Organizational Issues
Earlier this week, Russian courts decided to deny WNBA star Britney Griner’s appeal of her nine-year prison sentence. As a result, Griner...
Zachary Bryson
Oct 28, 20227 min read


Luka Doncic v. His Mom: The Legal Challenge to Reclaim a Name and the Case’s Potential Impact on NIL
As the world of professional sports continues its international growth pattern, athletes have recognized the worldwide value of their...
Christina Stylianou & Gregg Clifton
Oct 24, 20225 min read


$750k Lawsuit Filed Against Bulls/White Sox Owner Jerry Reinsdorf
Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. was prominently featured in the recent hit docu-series "The Last Dance" about...
Evan Mattel
Oct 23, 20224 min read


IARP Panel Issues University of Memphis Decision
Over three years since the NCAA began investigating the University of Memphis men’s basketball team over former athlete and current...
Landis Barber
Sep 28, 20223 min read


Phoenix Suns, Mercury Owner Sarver To Sell Team
Just over a week after the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a one-year suspension and $10 million fine as a result of its...
Landis Barber
Sep 22, 20222 min read


The Robert Sarver Punishment is a Reminder Who Holds the Power
10 months ago an ESPN story broke outlining an avalanche of horrific allegations against Phoenix Suns’ owner Robert Sarver. I wrote on...
Matthew Netti
Sep 16, 20224 min read


The University of Connecticut Settles with Kevin Ollie
In January, Kevin Ollie, University of Connecticut alumnus and former Men’s Basketball Coach, won his arbitration suit against the...
Landis Barber
Sep 16, 20223 min read


After Felony Drug Charge is Reduced, Montrezl Harrell Finally Gets His Chance With The Philadelphia
Montrezl Harrell is a seven-year NBA veteran with career averages of 12.9 PPG and 5.3 REB. Alongside Bill Walton, Harrell is one of only...
Brandon Blumer
Sep 13, 20222 min read


What the NFL Can Learn From the NBA’s Suspension of Suns and Mercury Owner Robert Sarver
On September 13, 2022, the National Basketball Association released a statement announcing the suspension of Sun’s majority owner Robert...
Justin Mader
Sep 13, 20224 min read


NBA Tampering Investigation Into Knicks' Brunson Signing Highlights Policy Inconsistency
Tampering. We hear about it all the time and we know as sports fans that tampering is not allowed and usually results in some sort of...
Evan Mattel
Aug 25, 20225 min read


Kevin Durant’s Ultimatum Highlights How the Law Differs in Sports
When I went into my third year of law school, I made the decision to settle my career in the world of Sports Law. After years of...
Justin Mader
Aug 10, 20223 min read


The Draft: America’s Favorite Antitrust Violation?
This summer basketball fans flocked to ESPN to watch Paolo Banchero walk the stage as the #1 overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the...
Matthew Netti
Jul 19, 20225 min read
Will NIL Deals Cause Incoming College Recruits to be Influenced by Money?
While many people claim that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” bribery is the more effective method for college athletic...
Danica Zelvin
Jul 12, 20224 min read

Lakers' Kendrick Nunn Sued for Copyright Infringement
On June 30, 2022, Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kendrick Nunn was sued in Florida District Court for copyright infringement. The plaintiff, a...
Jason Morrin
Jul 2, 20221 min read
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