August 04, 2016
The Eighth Circuit further affirmed the power of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday when it backed an arbitrator's decision to uphold his suspension of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson for alleged child abuse, dealing what experts say was a devastating blow to the players union in its attempt to change the system through litigation.
August 04, 2016
The Eighth Circuit on Thursday ruled that an arbitrator's decision to uphold the NFL's suspension of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson for allegedly abusing his child was proper, handing another major victory to the league and Commissioner Roger Goodell and affirming his power to discipline players.
July 11, 2016
With action on challenges to the NFL commissioner's authority to discipline players expected soon in two federal appeals courts, the second half of 2016 is set to have some major case developments that could shape sports law for years to come.
April 26, 2016
A day after a win for the NFL in the Deflategate appeal, the league pointed out the decision to the Eighth Circuit in a pending appeal over discipline for Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, arguing the Deflategate decision underscores the "highly deferential" standard that should be given to NFL labor arbitration decisions.
September 21, 2015
The NFL told the Eighth Circuit on Friday that a New York federal judge's Sept. 3 decision lifting a four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouldn't bear on its view of whether running back Adrian Peterson had enough notice before his 2014 suspension for child abuse.
June 11, 2015
The National Football League told the Eighth Circuit on Tuesday that running back Adrian Peterson's 2014 suspension for allegedly abusing his child was proper, despite claims from the players union that the suspension violated the league's collective bargaining agreement.