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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...
Justin Mader
Feb 10, 20234 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...
Landis Barber
Feb 4, 20232 min read


NEW: Philadelphia Eagles Suffer Court Loss to Emmanuel Acho in Super Billable Sunday
Today, February 3, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a Workers’ Compensation Judge’s September, 2021 order awarding...
Jason Morrin
Feb 3, 20233 min read

Stetson Bennett’s Arrest Emphasizes The Impact Of a Morals Clause In NIL Agreements
Star Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett was arrested on a public intoxication charge in Dallas on Sunday, January 29th. [1] The police...
Jared Yaggie
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Fired or Extended: There’s No In-Between When it Comes to Coaches’ Contracts in College Football
The effect a “contract year” has on an athlete is undoubtedly an interesting phenomenon to observe. Whether it’s an MLB, NFL, NBA, or NHL...
Brendan Bell
Jan 30, 20234 min read


FTC Proposed Ban on Non-Competes Could Have Huge Impact on College Football
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-competes on their...
Kenneth Winkler
Jan 26, 20239 min read


Draft Day: The Issue with Anonymous Sources and Draft Value
The iconic chime. The players hugging the commissioner. The NFL draft is an event where athletes' dreams come true as a culmination of...
Dustin Pokorny
Jan 23, 20234 min read


A Dive into Lamar Jackson's Contract Status
Do I have a list in my phone that highlights all of Lamar Jackson's accomplishments that I will include as fun facts throughout this...
Matthew Marino
Jan 22, 20234 min read


Sean Payton’s Contract and A Potential Trade
In 2022, Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced he was stepping away after 15 seasons leading the team, including...
Landis Barber
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Reveals Limited-Edition Game Day Collection in Anticipation of Super Bowl
It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday 2023 and Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty clothing and lingerie brand has just revealed that it will be launching a...
Lauren Johnson
Jan 17, 20234 min read


Damar Hamlin Applies to Trademark Two Phrases
The sports world came to a sudden halt on the night of January 2, when Bills DB Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field shortly...
Robert Ricigliano
Jan 14, 20232 min read


Sports Law: A Year in Review & What to Watch for in 2023
In 2022, the area of sports law experienced major developments across the country, many of which will continue their trajectory of change...
Christina Stylianou & Gregg Clifton
Jan 13, 20236 min read


York County Reaches Settlement With Tepper Entities
York County, South Carolina has approved a settlement agreement with GT Real Estate Holdings, LLC (GTRE) over the failed Carolina...
Landis Barber
Dec 19, 20222 min read


College Football Playoff Expansion Coming in 2024
First reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN, the College Football Playoff (CFP) has agreed to expand the playoffs to 12 teams beginning in...
Landis Barber
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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