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Legal Analysis

Trouble in Texas: Arrest Warrant Issued for Von Miller
(Image via Joshua Bessex/Getty Images) Per the Dallas Police Department, Buffalo Bills Defensive End Von Miller has an arrest warrant...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Player vs. The NFL: A Sideline Injury Lawsuit in the Context of CBA Preemption
Denver Broncos linebacker Aaron Patrick is suing the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers, and ESPN for an injury he sustained on the sidelines...
Madelyn Feyko
Nov 1, 20233 min read


NFL's NIL Move: Leveraging College Athletes in Expansion of Collegiate Marketing Program
In an ever-changing sports marketing landscape, the NFL has unveiled an innovative strategy to harness the marketing skillfulness of...
Madelyn Feyko
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Who Fired Jim Trotter?
For the second time in just over a year, the National Football League has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit that accuses the league...
Charles Bergin & Alessandro J. Angelori
Oct 17, 20234 min read


NFL Updates Gambling Policy; NCAA to Follow?
The NFL revised its gambling policy last week to include harsher punishment for players caught betting on games involving their own...
Alec McNiff
Oct 6, 20232 min read


The Case for “Holding In” vs. “Holding Out” in the NFL
The new trend in terms of contract negotiations for players recently has been holding out of training camp in search of a new deal. This...
Jonathan Trusz
Aug 2, 20233 min read


Taking the Top off the Tyreek Hill Battery Allegations
It was reported Tuesday evening that Dolphins’ star WR Tyreek Hill was under investigation for assault/battery in Miami for an alleged...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Jun 22, 20233 min read


Patriots’ Cornerback Picked Off at Logan Airport: Commonwealth v. Jack Jones
On Friday night, a report emerged that New England Patriots Starting CB Jack Jones was arrested on 5 separate charges including: 2 counts...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Jun 20, 20234 min read


eBay Culling Breakers: Sports Card Breaking and Gaming Law
You buy a pack of sports cards. Let’s say, a 2020 Panini Prizm NFL Football pack, which retails for about $40. You open your pack of four...
Nathaniel E. Otto
Jun 20, 20234 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...
Kenneth Winkler
May 13, 20233 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...
Greg Moretto
May 13, 20234 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...
Justin Mader
May 4, 20233 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...
Alex Patterson
Apr 14, 20232 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...
Caleb Ortega
Apr 14, 20234 min read
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