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  • June 22, 2026

    High Court Leaves Intact Mich. Drone Hunting Restrictions

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to Michigan's ban on using drones to locate downed game animals, leaving in place a Sixth Circuit ruling finding the restriction does not violate the First Amendment.

  • June 22, 2026

    Justices Decline To Hear 'More Than An Athlete' TM Fight

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a Federal Circuit ruling that allowed a company affiliated with LeBron James to cancel a Maryland youth nonprofit's "I Am More Than An Athlete" trademark registration based on common law rights acquired during the dispute.

  • June 18, 2026

    Mayweather Accused Of Flouting Deal To Box Tyson, Pacquiao

    Floyd Mayweather violated his agreement to fight Mike Tyson before facing off against Manny Pacquiao after formally coming out of retirement for these once-in-a-lifetime events that cannot be replicated or replaced, a global multimedia broadcasting company alleged.

  • June 18, 2026

    Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Ups Ante For New Rules

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's recent ruling that skill games are subject to the same oversight as slot machines is a catalyst for lawmakers to craft a taxation and regulation framework and fuel a revenue boost Gov. Josh Shapiro has envisioned for years, experts tell Law360.

  • June 18, 2026

    Senate Panel Advances Revised College Sports Reform Bill

    The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill to codify federal protections for college sports and for athletes' earning abilities, sending it to the full Senate for a possible vote.

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