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The Real MVP? Trademarks in Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX will be jam packed with historic milestones, crazy plays, and celebrity girlfriends. While fans focus on game-winning...
Chris D'Avanzo
Feb 94 min read


Imposing Liability for Harm Caused by AI in Light of the Falsified Swift/Kelce Breakup Contract & Eagles Harris Endorsement
AI – defined as technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision...
Keeton Cross
Oct 23, 20246 min read


Talking Tua: How Tagovailoa’s Concussion Once Again Spotlights Insurance Policies in NFL Contracts
Last week, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another serious concussion, leading fans to speculate about whether the...
Oliver Canning
Sep 23, 20245 min read


Again?! Jane Doe Files Lawsuit Alleging Forcible Rape against Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson
(Image via Ken Blaze/Imagn Images) It was reported that Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson has once again been sued for sexual assault...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Sep 10, 20243 min read


NFL Opens the Door to Private Equity: Key Points and Comparisons with Other U.S. Major Sports Leagues
On August 27, 2024, the NFL made a significant move by allowing private equity firms to invest in its teams. This decision marked a shift...
Michael Perlo
Sep 3, 20244 min read


Lamar Jackson Challenges Troy Aikman's Use of the Number Eight in Trademark Dispute
When you think of all the great NFL quarterbacks who have donned the number eight, two of the first names that come to mind are...
Brendan Bell
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Nevada Supreme Court Sheds Light on Potential Issues with NFL Arbitration System
The Supreme Court of Nevada recently overruled a lower court’s decision to deny the NFL’s motion to compel arbitration of claims brought...
Alec McNiff
Jun 3, 20247 min read


The New Era of College Football May Feature Unlimited Coaching Staffs
If it comes to pass, there will be more opportunities for young coaches to break into the Division I coaching ranks. It means more actual c
Brendan Bell
May 16, 20243 min read


Monday Morning Lawyering-State of Texas v. Rashee Rice
Let’s clear the air on everything involving Rashee Rice, as there has been too much information and too many people reporting the same...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Apr 8, 20246 min read


Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Tax for Royals and Chiefs
Much like Camden Yards in Baltimore ushered in a new era of ballparks across Major League Baseball over three decades ago, developments...
Brendan Bell
Apr 4, 20243 min read


The 2024 NFL Salary Rises an Unprecedented $30.6 Million Year over Year, Totaling $255.4 Million
The NFL announced yesterday that the NFL salary cap figure for the 2024 NFL season will be set at $255.4 million. There is additionally...
Joseph Gravina
Feb 25, 20243 min read


The NFL Should Embrace Objective Concussion Tests
The National Football League is in a litigation battle with four insurance companies, American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company,...
John Camacho
Feb 9, 20245 min read


If Sold, Kristin Juszczyk’s NFL Apparel May Violate Trademark Law
Last weekend, the internet broke when Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes arrived at the Chiefs game wearing jackets made from up-cycled...
Olivia Hellerich
Jan 22, 20243 min read


Nevada Supreme Court to Review Arbitration Issues in Gruden's NFL Lawsuit
On January 10, 2024, the Nevada Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the NFL’s appeal (Case No. 85527) from a state court...
Alec McNiff
Jan 22, 20246 min read
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