Sports & Betting

  • August 30, 2024

    Pa. Court Affirms Ex-Eagle's $43.5M Knee Injury Verdict

    Former Philadelphia Eagles team captain Chris Maragos gets to keep the $43.5 million he won in a medical malpractice trial over doctors' treatment of a knee injury that ended his playing career, after a state appeals panel on Friday ruled that the jury verdict was supported by the evidence.

  • August 30, 2024

    Partnership Can't Save Premature Tax Court Appeal, Feds Say

    The IRS is urging the Eleventh Circuit to throw out a Tax Court appeal that a partnership formed by two former Atlanta Braves players filed over a slashed $47.6 million conservation easement deduction, since the appeal was improperly filed before a final decision was entered.

  • August 30, 2024

    CFTC Grants Clearing Status To Courtroom Foe Kalshi

    The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given the all clear for a division of derivatives startup Kalshi to serve as an intermediary in the swaps market, even as the pair continue to duke it out in court over the trading platform's rebuffed request to participate in the stalled elections betting market.

  • August 30, 2024

    WWE Accuser's Discovery Bid Must Fail, Conn. Doctor Says

    The woman accusing World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. and two former executives of sexual abuse and trafficking in Connecticut federal court should lose her separate but related bid for discovery against a celebrity doctor who treated her, the doctor has argued in a motion to dismiss the state court action.

  • August 30, 2024

    Gaming Co. Exec Gets 6 Years For Fake IPO Claims, Theft

    An executive of Carlyle Entertainment Ltd. has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for advertising a phony initial public offering and fraudulently misappropriating $3 million in investor funds for his personal use in a scheme that spanned six years.

  • August 30, 2024

    Favre Cites Palin-NYT In Push To Reverse Defamation Ruling

    Attorneys for former NFL quarterback Brett Favre asked the Fifth Circuit to consider a recent ruling granting Sarah Palin a new libel trial against the New York Times when it considers reviving his case against fellow NFL great turned sports pundit Shannon Sharpe.

  • August 30, 2024

    Mich. Supreme Court Shuts Down COVID Closure Suits

    Michigan's top court turned away gyms and food-service businesses seeking payment for state-imposed closures and restrictions on their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, rejecting the businesses' appeals Friday.

  • August 30, 2024

    Boxing Promoter Refiles Suit Over Missed $1M Match Fee

    Boxing promoter Epic Sports & Entertainment has lodged a new $1.8 million breach of contract suit in Florida federal court against video-sharing app Triller over a pair of bouts in California, saying Triller did not abide by the terms of a settlement agreement.

  • August 30, 2024

    Off The Bench: NFL Lets PE In, Ex-NBA Pro Denies Agent Deal

    In this week’s Off The Bench, the NFL shakes up its ownership rules and joins the rest of the pro sports world, while a former NBA player says his agency is trying to cling to him after he moved on. In case you were sidelined this week, Law360 is here to catch you up on the sports and betting stories that had our readers talking.

  • August 30, 2024

    Nike Slammed Over Litigation Tactics In TM Atty Fees Battle

    A Pennsylvania clothing manufacturer panned Nike Inc.'s alleged "intransigence" and obstructive conduct in fighting a trademark infringement lawsuit, as the business pushed for attorneys fees in federal court following a remand from the Third Circuit.

  • August 30, 2024

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen television property developer Kambiz Babaee hit with a fraud claim, a Bitcoin podcaster reignite a dispute with Australian computer scientist Craig Wright and football club owner Massimo Cellino's company file a claim against ClearBank. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • August 30, 2024

    Why The NFL Finally Let Private Equity Onto The Playing Field

    The National Football League took its time approving private equity investment in team ownership, and approached it more conservatively than its pro sports league counterparts, but experts say that ultimately the purchasing power of private equity players couldn't be ignored, and the policy change will lead to significant financial benefits.

  • August 29, 2024

    Spurned Donation Made Ex-NBA Star A Target, Judge Says

    A former NBA star's company was wrongly stripped of a minority ownership certification, a Michigan judge has found, concluding the certifier manipulated the requirements to disqualify the company.

  • August 29, 2024

    Cheerleader Drops Exploitation Suit Against Northwestern

    A former Northwestern University cheerleader has dropped her Illinois federal lawsuit that accused the school of sexually exploiting her and fellow squad members in order to bring in big dollars from donors.

  • August 29, 2024

    NJ Panel Backs Harrah Hotel's Win In Personal Injury Trial

    A New Jersey appellate panel Thursday backed Harrah's win in a trial over a disabled veteran's personal injury claims stemming from his forced removal from an Atlantic City hotel's pool area, finding the veteran failed to introduce evidence establishing a standard of care for the hotel's security guards.

  • August 29, 2024

    NFL, Broncos Say Player's THC Suit Belongs In Arbitration

    The NFL and Denver Broncos said a former player's revised discrimination lawsuit can't avoid arbitration because claims that he was unfairly fined more than $532,000 for using prescribed THC to treat medical conditions still fall under a collective bargaining agreement.

  • August 29, 2024

    Barstool Sports Settles 2 Federal Copyright Suits In NY

    A photographer and videographer, who separately accused Barstool Sports of using their copyrighted material without permission, have settled and subsequently dropped their New York federal lawsuits against the media company.

  • August 29, 2024

    Chicago Bears Settle Hiring Bias Suit From White Law Student

    The Chicago Bears have quietly settled a discrimination lawsuit brought by a DePaul University law student who accused the team of discrimination when it declined to hire him as a "legal diversity fellow" because he is a white male.

  • August 29, 2024

    Sky Sports Rugby Pundit Loses Bid To Duck £700K Tax Bill

    Rugby commentator Stuart Barnes has lost his attempt to escape a tax bill of almost £700,000 ($921,000) as a tribunal ruled that he owed the money because a contract between his company and Sky was equivalent to an employer-employee relationship.

  • August 28, 2024

    Ex-NFL Player Who Evaded Service Can't Evade Assault Loss

    A Colorado federal judge on Wednesday denied a former NFL player's attempt to set aside a default judgment against him in a lawsuit by a woman who says she was knocked unconscious by the player at a house party, after the former player evaded both a warrant and service for the suit.

  • August 28, 2024

    Ex-Exec's $1M Suit Accuses Houston McNair Family Of 'Coup'

    A longtime employee of the Houston McNair family has accused the children of late businessman Bob McNair of staging a "coup" to oust him from the family's companies, denying him more than $1 million in post-termination benefits in the process.

  • August 28, 2024

    'Holy Cow!': MLB Legend's Co. Sues Eatery Over Catchphrase

    A company that manages the intellectual property rights of the late Major League Baseball sportscaster Harry Caray filed a trademark infringement suit in Texas federal court Tuesday accusing a Dallas restaurateur of trying to piggyback off the goodwill associated with Caray's famed catchphrase "holy cow!"

  • August 28, 2024

    Bowl America Board Strikes $2.2M Deal To End Merger Suit

    Bowl America board members have agreed to pay nearly $2.2 million to settle a class action that alleged the company's board of directors acted in bad faith when it approved a merger with Bowlero Corp., according to a proposal submitted to a Maryland federal court.

  • August 28, 2024

    'Big Baby' Scores Delayed Prison Date In Health Fraud Case

    Former Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis won approval from a Manhattan federal judge Wednesday to push back his prison surrender date on healthcare fraud charges so he can wrap up production of a documentary film.

  • August 28, 2024

    The NFL-Approved PE Firms That Can Now Invest In Teams

    The NFL made a landmark decision Tuesday to approve private equity ownership of teams, making it the last major North American sports league to bring PE dollars into the mix. It’s not a free-for-all, however; to start, the league selected specific funds that are now allowed to take non-controlling interests in teams. Here, Law360 looks at the approved investment players.

Expert Analysis

  • The Most-Read Legal Industry Law360 Guest Articles Of 2023

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    A range of legal industry topics drew readers' attention in Law360's Expert Analysis section this year, from associate retention strategies to ethical billing practices.

  • Attorneys' Busiest Times Can Be Business Opportunities

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    Attorneys who resolve to grow their revenue and client base in 2024 should be careful not to abandon their goals when they get too busy with client work, because these periods of zero bandwidth can actually be a catalyst for future growth, says Amy Drysdale at Alchemy Consulting.

  • In The World Of Legal Ethics, 10 Trends To Note From 2023

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    Lucian Pera at Adams and Reese and Trisha Rich at Holland & Knight identify the top legal ethics trends from 2023 — including issues related to hot documents, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity — that lawyers should be aware of to put their best foot forward.

  • NCAA Proposal Points To A New NIL Compensation Frontier

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    Although NCAA President Charlie Baker's recent proposal for Division I institutions to pay student-athletes for name, image and likeness licensing deals is unlikely to pass in its current form, it shows that direct compensation for student-athletes is a looming reality — and member institutions should begin preparing in earnest, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

  • How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season

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    Attorneys should consider a few key tips to speed up their work during the holidays so they can join the festivities — from streamlining the document review process to creating similar folder structures, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

  • How Int'l Student-Athlete Law Would Change The NIL Game

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    Recently proposed legislation to allow international student-athletes the opportunity to profit from their name, image and likeness without violating their F-1 nonimmigrant student visa status represents a pivotal step in NIL policy, and universities must assess and adapt their approaches to accommodate unique immigration concerns, say attorneys at Phelps Dunbar.

  • Series

    Children's Book Writing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Becoming a children's book author has opened doors to incredible new experiences of which I barely dared to dream, but the process has also changed my life by serving as a reminder that strong writing, networking and public speaking skills are hugely beneficial to a legal career, says Shaunna Bailey at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Hoopers In NCAA Suit Respark Eligibility Framework Debate

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    A decision by two brothers involved in a recent antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA — to play college basketball rather than go professional after graduating from the Overtime Elite league — has aimed the spotlight on what exactly the NCAA deems permissible compensation under its current framework, say Brady Foster and Dan Lust at Moritt Hock.

  • 5 Traps To Avoid When Selling CRE In Las Vegas Area

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    When dealing with commercial real estate in Clark County, Nevada — which includes the Las Vegas metro area — even sophisticated sellers may be ensnared by a myriad of tricky issues, ranging from transfer tax nuances to arbitration laws, says Chris Walther at Fennemore Craig.

  • How Clients May Use AI To Monitor Attorneys

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    Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.

  • Series

    ESG Around The World: Singapore

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    Singapore is keen to establish itself as a leading international financial center and a key player in the sustainable finance ecosystem, and key initiatives led by its government and other regulatory bodies have helped the Asian nation progress from its initially guarded attitude toward ESG investment and reporting, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Series

    The Pop Culture Docket: Judge D'Emic On Moby Grape

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    The 1968 Moby Grape song "Murder in My Heart for the Judge" tells the tale of a fictional defendant treated with scorn by the judge, illustrating how much the legal system has evolved in the past 50 years, largely due to problem-solving courts and the principles of procedural justice, says Kings County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Matthew D'Emic.

  • Series

    Performing Music Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The discipline of performing live music has directly and positively influenced my effectiveness as a litigator — serving as a reminder that practice, intuition and team building are all important elements of a successful law practice, says Jeff Wakolbinger at Bryan Cave.

  • Breaking Down High Court's New Code Of Conduct

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    The U.S. Supreme Court recently adopted its first-ever code of conduct, and counsel will need to work closely with clients in navigating its provisions, from gift-giving to recusal bids, say Phillip Gordon and Mateo Forero at Holtzman Vogel.

  • Opinion

    Legal Profession Gender Parity Requires Equal Parental Leave

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    To truly foster equity in the legal profession and to promote attorney retention, workplaces need to better support all parents, regardless of gender — starting by offering equal and robust parental leave to both birthing and non-birthing parents, says Ali Spindler at Irwin Fritchie.

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