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Is It Possible…Roger Goodell…Could Be…Biased?
In the great sitcom Blackadder Goes Forth , our eponymous “hero” finds himself facing a court martial, having unwittingly killed and...
Charles Bergin
2 days ago4 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


San Francisco Giants Utilize Loophole in CBA to Avoid Paying J.D. Davis' Full Salary
While professional sports franchises garner more public attention, we sometimes forget that many of them desire to operate like any other...
Brendan Bell
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Recapping MLB's 2024 Arbitration Hearings
While high profile free agent signings and blockbuster trades generate most of the headlines during the MLB offseason, salary arbitration...
Brendan Bell
Feb 28, 20242 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


The Difference a Year Can Make: The Risk of Gambling on Yourself and Injuries Hurting Player Value
Earlier this year, NBA Center Nerlens Noel and his former agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, settled their ongoing misrepresentation...
Ben Ruvo
Aug 26, 20234 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...
Landis Barber
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Salary Arbitration is a Necessary Evil in Major League Baseball
Last week, Corbin Burnes lost his salary arbitration case to the Milwaukee Brewers. When speaking to reporters, the 2021 NL Cy Young...
Brendan Bell
Feb 27, 20235 min read

Recapping the 2023 MLB Arbitration Process
Major League Baseball’s 2023 salary arbitration season was yet again another successful season for the clubs. There were 33 players and...
Michael Perlo
Feb 26, 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...
Landis Barber
Feb 4, 20232 min read


2023 Super Two Service Time Set
This article was originally published on https://ublawsportsforum.com/ Major League Baseball (MLB) has a unique system of salary...
Michael Perlo
Nov 5, 20222 min read


Losses Piling Up for the NFL in Gruden Suit
First Reported by A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports, John Gruden v. The National Football League, et al. returned to court on Thursday....
Landis Barber
Oct 24, 20222 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
MLB CBA and Arbitration: Winners and Losers
Between modernizing the game, generating interest from the younger generation, and ensuring a successful future for America’s pastime,...
Jacob Ehrlich
Jul 19, 20223 min read
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