Sports & Betting

  • August 29, 2025

    Northwestern Beats Ex-Coach's Defamation Claims, For Now

    Northwestern University has for now escaped the defamation suit of a former assistant football coach caught up in the program's hazing scandal, with an Illinois state court ruling that alleged defamatory statements were not specifically about him.

  • August 28, 2025

    Ohio Co. Says Kalshi Gambling Suit Belongs In State Court

    An Ohio-based company suing several financial firms, including Kalshi and Robinhood, over their allegedly unregulated sports betting said its suit should be moved back to a state court because its claim regarding the legality of the companies' operations does not raise a federal question.

  • August 28, 2025

    'Animosity' In NASCAR Suit Raises Red Flag For NC Judge

    A North Carolina federal judge on Thursday cautioned out-of-state counsel in the NASCAR antitrust litigation to familiarize themselves with how a Charlotte jury thinks after they traded backhanded barbs in front of a packed courtroom, saying trial tactics that might pass in other states won't work in the Queen City.

  • August 28, 2025

    World Aquatics Hit With Antitrust Claims From Pro-PED Rival

    The organizer of sporting events that allow athletes to use performance-enhancing substances is accusing World Aquatics and others of trying to block competition by banning swimmers, coaches and supporting staff who participate in or even endorse the events.

  • August 28, 2025

    Team Says Insurer Owes $5.5M Over MLB Negotiations Deal

    An Oregon baseball team called the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes told a New Hampshire federal court that an insurer for the association behind Minor League Baseball must cover its $5.5 million judgment against MiLB over claims that MiLB snubbed the Volcanoes out of an overarching agreement with the major leagues.

  • August 28, 2025

    Roblox, Discord Accused Of Failing To Protect 11-Year-Old

    Roblox and Discord have been hit with yet another lawsuit alleging the online platforms aren't safe for children and that they allow predators to groom youth, with the latest complaint filed by a Michigan woman who claims she was only 11 years old when she was exploited by an adult predator.

  • August 28, 2025

    Arkansas Court Dismisses Cherokee Casino License Claims

    An Arkansas judge Thursday dismissed a challenge by Cherokee Nation entities over a gaming license in the state, saying the voter amendment that revoked it did not impair any of their contractual obligations and precedent forecloses on any damage claims.

  • August 28, 2025

    Court Rejects Tulsa Soccer Club's Suit Over Denied Venue

    Soccer club Tulsa Athletics' attempt to force the National Premier Soccer League to approve its chosen home stadium in Tulsa was thrown out Thursday, after an Oklahoma federal judge found that the league had no contractual duty to accept the venue.

  • August 28, 2025

    Judge Denies La. Athlete's Bid To Halt NCAA Eligibility Rules

    A federal judge on Thursday declined to pause the NCAA's eligibility rules for a Southeastern Louisiana University athlete hoping to compete another year in track and field, ruling he has not shown he would suffer irreparable harm or that he was likely to succeed on his antitrust claims.

  • August 28, 2025

    Gambling Biz Gets OK For Ch. 11 Financing, Sept. Auction

    A Texas bankruptcy judge gave final approval to $46 million in new money Chapter 11 financing for Maverick Gaming LLC, a company that runs casinos and other gambling venues in three states, and scheduled a Sept. 19 auction for the debtor's assets.

  • August 28, 2025

    NFL, Teams Defend Stay In Licensed Merch Monopoly Case

    The NFL, its 32 teams and Fanatics have asked a New York federal court to maintain a stay on a lawsuit that accuses them of colluding to monopolize online sales of league-licensed merchandise, arguing the outcome of a similar lawsuit is relevant to its litigation.

  • August 27, 2025

    3rd Circ. Backs Special Master In NFL Concussion Fee Fight

    The Third Circuit on Wednesday upheld a lower court decision that rejected awarding a law firm $3,000 in fees for representing a retired NFL player in his concussion injury litigation against the league, finding a special master properly applied Pennsylvania's lien law.

  • August 27, 2025

    Tribe Wins Limited Approval Of Bid To Intervene In Casino Suit

    A California federal judge said the Koi Nation may intervene in the state's lawsuit over a U.S. government plan to put land into trust for the tribe's proposed casino, but she also ruled it hasn't waived its sovereign immunity so it will not be joined to the litigation as an indispensable party.

  • August 27, 2025

    2nd Circ. Partially Revives Suit Over Peloton COVID-19 Sales

    A split Second Circuit panel Wednesday revived a shareholder suit accusing Peloton of intentionally misleading investors to believe that its pandemic-era spike in demand was sustainable, finding that three statements at issue in the complaint are actionable.

  • August 27, 2025

    Father, Son Seek 2-Year Sentences In $280M Sports Park Fraud

    A father and son are both seeking two-year sentences from a New York federal court after pleading guilty to fraud related to the development of a Phoenix-area youth sports park with $280 million in investments, alleging prosecutors overstated their culpability for investor losses.

  • August 27, 2025

    Maine Cop Says Jury Must Decide SIG Sauer Discharge Suit

    A Maine detective is urging a federal court not to grant SIG Sauer Inc.'s bid for summary judgment in his suit alleging that he was injured when his P320 pistol discharged in his holster because of its defective design, saying he's put forth enough evidence that a jury should decide the case.

  • August 27, 2025

    10th Circ. Revives Cannabis User's Gun Possession Charge

    The Tenth Circuit on Tuesday reversed a lower court's decision finding that a law banning marijuana users from owning guns was unconstitutional, saying that more facts were needed to determine whether the Second Amendment was infringed in this particular case.

  • August 27, 2025

    Fla. Judge Won't Toss Truist Garnished Funds Suit

    A Florida judge refused Monday to dismiss a suit against Truist by the son of a CEO of a disinfectant sprayer company who says the bank wrongly froze his account and removed funds to pay his dad's $520,000 judgment, preventing him from placing a winning bet in the NCAA men's basketball championship.

  • August 27, 2025

    Investors Accuse Suns Owner Of Undermining Minority Stakes

    Two groups holding minority stakes in the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury sued for company documents in Delaware's Court of Chancery Wednesday, alleging there is a lack of transparency and majority owner Mat Ishbia is attempting to dilute their investment.

  • August 27, 2025

    Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Pro From DR Horton

    Greenberg Traurig LLP has added a real estate and construction pro, who joins the firm from an in-house role at homebuilding company D.R. Horton, to its real estate practice.

  • August 26, 2025

    NBA's Suns Seek Sanctions Over Alleged Fake Case Citations

    Operators of the NBA's Phoenix Suns asked the court Tuesday to impose sanctions on counsel representing a woman suing the organization for workplace sexual harassment, saying the woman's counsel cited made-up cases and quotes in their filings at least 16 times.

  • August 26, 2025

    Golf Teachers' Org Looks To Arbitrate Trademark Dispute

    A U.S.-based organization that trains and certifies golf teaching professionals urged a Florida federal court to order its Chinese counterpart to arbitrate a trademark dispute, saying the Hong Kong-based group is misusing its logos and selling unauthorized merchandise.

  • August 26, 2025

    Feds Look To Dismiss Calif. Tribe's $700M Casino Dispute

    The U.S. Department of the Interior, with the backing of two tribes and the California Gaming Association, is looking to dismiss a lawsuit over its decision to temporarily nix eligibility for a proposed $700 million casino and hotel project, arguing it doesn't constitute a final agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act.

  • August 26, 2025

    NY Judge In NFL Case May Hold No-Show Atty In Contempt

    The Manhattan federal judge presiding over a high-profile racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL said Tuesday she will initiate a contempt proceeding against a California lawyer who failed to appear to further explain an erroneous filing that stated he could practice in New York.

  • August 26, 2025

    Wash. Cities Settle Yacht Club's Clean Water Act Suit

    Two Washington cities have tentatively settled a yacht club's federal lawsuit claiming the municipalities muddied the waters of its marina by failing to maintain critical stormwater infrastructure and allowing the discharge of silt-laden runoff.

Expert Analysis

  • Pepperdine Case Highlights Shift In Collegiate IP Landscape

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    A complaint filed by Pepperdine University against Netflix and Warner Bros. two weeks ago alleges that a comedy series unlawfully copies the school's trademarks, and the decision could reshape the portrayal of collegiate athletics on screen and the legal tools schools use to defend their emblems, says Mindy Lewis at Michelman & Robinson.

  • Opinion

    SEC Defense Bar Should Pursue Sanctions Flexibility Now

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission defense bar has an opening under the new administration to propose flexible, tailored sanctions that can substantially remediate misconduct and prevent future wrongdoing instead of onerous penalties, which could set sanctions precedent for years to come, says Josh Hess at BCLP.

  • 7 Tips For Associates To Thrive In Hybrid Work Environments

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    As the vast majority of law firms have embraced some type of hybrid work policy, associates should consider a few strategies to get the most out of both their in-person and remote workdays, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • Series

    Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My commitment to beach volleyball has become integral to my performance as an attorney, with the sport continually reminding me that teamwork, perseverance, professionalism and stress management are essential to both undertakings, says Amy Drushal at Trenam.

  • US Soccer Win Shows Value Of Defining 'Relevant Market'

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    Despite U.S. Soccer's successful defense against North American Soccer League's antitrust allegations, sports leagues should continue to be mindful of risks posed by hierarchical structures since the New York federal judge in that suit found a triable issue of fact on the relevant markets issue, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic

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    The legal industry is facing an urgent epidemic of loneliness, affecting lawyer well-being, productivity, retention and profitability, and law firm leaders should take concrete steps to encourage the development of genuine workplace connections, says Michelle Gomez at Littler and Gwen Mellor Romans at Herald Talent.

  • 5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships

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    Attorneys are often focused on being seen as the expert, but bonding with clients and prospects by sharing a few key personal details provides the basis for a caring, trusted and profoundly deeper business relationship, says Deb Feder at Feder Development.

  • McMahon SEC Settlement Warns Of Nondisclosure's Price

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent financial nondisclosure settlement with former WWE CEO Vince McMahon illustrates the breadth of executives' reimbursement obligations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and highlights the importance of building robust internal corporate reporting processes, say attorneys at BCLP.

  • Series

    Racing Corvettes Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I use when racing Corvettes have enhanced my legal practice in several ways, because driving, like practicing law, requires precision, awareness and a good set of brakes — complete with the wisdom to know how and when to use them, says Kat Mateo at Olshan Frome.

  • Opinion

    Attorneys Must Act Now To Protect Judicial Independence

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    Given the Trump administration's recent moves threatening the independence of the judiciary, including efforts to impeach judges who ruled against executive actions, lawyers must protect the rule of law and resist attempts to dilute the judicial branch’s authority, says attorney Bhavleen Sabharwal.

  • Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises

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    “No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.

  • How Design Thinking Can Help Lawyers Find Purpose In Work

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    Lawyers everywhere are feeling overwhelmed amid mass government layoffs, increasing political instability and a justice system stretched to its limits — but a design-thinking framework can help attorneys navigate this uncertainty and find meaning in their work, say law professors at the University of Michigan.

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    Competitive Weightlifting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The parallels between the core principles required for competitive weightlifting and practicing law have helped me to excel in both endeavors, with each holding important lessons about discipline, dedication, drive and failure, says Damien Bielli at VF Law.

  • Opinion

    Inconsistent Injury-In-Fact Rules Hinder Federal Practice

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    A recent Third Circuit decision, contradicting a previous ruling about whether consumers of contaminated products have suffered an injury in fact, illustrates the deep confusion this U.S. Supreme Court standard creates among federal judges and practitioners, who deserve a simpler method of determining which cases have federal standing, says Eric Dwoskin at Dwoskin Wasdin.

  • In-House Counsel Pointers For Preserving Atty-Client Privilege

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    Several recent rulings illustrate the challenges in-house counsel can face when attempting to preserve attorney-client privilege, but a few best practices can help safeguard communications and effectively assert the privilege in an increasingly scrutinized corporate environment, says Daniel Garrie at Law & Forensics.

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