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Legal Analysis
Kenneth Winkler
May 13, 20233 min read
California and New York Attorney Generals Launch Joint Investigation of NFL
The California Attorney General and New York Attorney General have launched a joint investigation into allegations of employment...
Greg Moretto
May 13, 20234 min read
Assessing a Potential Antitrust Case Against Fanatics
As a sports fan in 2023, it is nearly impossible to not have heard of the apparel brand Fanatics. Whether it is through their countless...
Justin Mader
May 4, 20233 min read
NFL Players Suspended While the League Profits Big From Legalized Sports Gambling
In April 2023, the NFL announced the suspension of five players for violating the league's strict gambling policy. The suspensions have...
Brendan Bell
Apr 24, 20233 min read
The Growing Trend of Mid-Major Head Coaches Voluntarily Taking Power Conference Assistant Positions
Coaches leaving low and mid-major programs for bigger and “better” jobs is nothing new in college athletics. From Fielding Yost to John...
Alex Patterson
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Arizona Cardinals' Executive Alleges Retaliation by Owner Michael Bidwill
The Athletic’s Kalyn Kahler, Mike Sando, and Stewart Mandel report Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill demoted former Cardinals...
Caleb Ortega
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Lamar's Mystery Business Partner Ken Francis
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) made headlines on March 23rd when they sent out a memo to all 32 NFL teams...
Duncan Hubbard
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Multiple Allegations Against Arizona Cardinals Owner
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news that Arizona Cardinals owner, Michael Bidwill, has been accused of cheating,...
Justin Mader
Mar 14, 20233 min read
NFLPA Releases Email Saying Bengals are Working to Change Ohio Workers’ Compensation Laws
The Cincinnati Bengals have made headlines recently as they attempt to change the workers' compensation law in Ohio. The National...
Landis Barber
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Judge in Flores Lawsuit Keeps Multiple Claims In Federal Court
United States District Court Judge Valerie E. Caproni ruled on Wednesday that multiple claims in Brian Flores’s racial discrimination...
Alex Patterson
Mar 3, 20234 min read
Commander’s Minority Owners Allege Dan Snyder Committed Bank Fraud
ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. reports Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder took out a $55 million loan, indicated by a footnote...
Aaron Polonsky
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Bubble-wrap Helmets?
59.6 years. That’s the life expectancy of an NFL player – compared to the average American lifespan of 77.3 years. Research has shown...
Evan Mattel
Feb 26, 20233 min read
Medical Malpractice Suit Could Shift NFL’s Medical Perspective
In a recent decision by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, former Philadelphia Eagles captain Chris Maragos was awarded $43.5...
Justin Mader
Feb 10, 20234 min read
Update on the Panini and Topps Trading Card Lawsuits
Just over four months ago, I published an article on Conduct Detrimental about the pending cases against popular sports trading card...
Landis Barber
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Former Panthers Coach Matt Rhule Files for Arbitration
First reported by Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, former Carolina Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule has filed for arbitration against the...
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