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USL Adopts Promotion-Relegation Plan: MLS May Have Competition
On March 19, 2025, The United Soccer League (USL) club owners voted to implement a promotion and relegation system (pro/rel), marking the...
Calvin Holle
1 hour ago7 min read


Game On: States Team Up to Tackle NCAA's NIL Rules in Epic Legal Showdown
In a significant legal maneuver, Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia have joined forces with Tennessee and Virginia in a...
Bobby Hartwick
May 21, 20243 min read


These Fighters May Have Retired, But Their Fight Is Still On-Going: How a $1.6 Billion Lawsuit May Change the UFC Forever.
Starting in 1993 as a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has since...
Gurtej Grewal
Feb 7, 20247 min read


The Bewleys' NIL Dilemma: Twin Brothers Take On the NCAA in Eligibility Lawsuit
Overview Matthew and Ryan Bewley are 19-year-old twin brothers from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Bewleys were 5-star basketball prospects...
Madison Greco
Nov 19, 20236 min read


Fanatics, Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200
On August 3, 2023, Panini America filed a lawsuit leveling allegations of monopolistic practices and anticompetitive conduct against...
Nathaniel E. Otto
Aug 7, 20233 min read


The Fanatics Federation: A (Coming) Sports Card Monopoly and Antitrust Law
Fanatics, Inc., is nearing its final form as a fully armed and operational battle station within the sports card hobby. It took the...
Nathaniel E. Otto
Jun 26, 20234 min read


Could MLB be Capping Spending on Technology and Off-Field Personnel?
One of the biggest topics of conversation stemming from last week’s MLB owner’s meetings in New York was the fate of baseball in Oakland....
Brendan Bell
Jun 21, 20233 min read


(Anti) Trust Issues: PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger
On Tuesday morning, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV golf released a joint statement announcing a surprise merger between the warring...
Benjamin Kaner
Jun 7, 20234 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


It May be Time to Lift the MLB Antitrust Exemption to Save Baseball
What is the MLB Luxury Tax? The latest news from the MLB's off-season was the 12-year $315 million deal Carlos Correa made with the New...
Jared Yaggie
Dec 28, 20226 min read


MLB Handed Victory In Court
Last week, District Court Judge Andrew Carter, Jr. granted Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Motion to Dismiss four former Minor League...
Landis Barber
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Supreme Court Will Not Review Oakland’s Case Against the NFL
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review the City of Oakland’s antitrust case against the National Football...
Landis Barber
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Duplicitous Statements, Lawsuits, and Antitrust Investigation: The PGA and LIV Conflict Continues
Earlier this year and in one of my first articles for conduct detrimental, I covered the suspensions and defections of current PGA Tour...
Zachary Bryson
Sep 11, 20224 min read


Advocates for Minor Leaguers Respond to MLB’s Letter
First reported by Evan Drellich of The Athletic, Advocates for Minor Leaguers have issued an in-depth response to Commissioner Rob...
Landis Barber
Aug 10, 20223 min read
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