Sports & Betting

  • August 28, 2024

    Disney's $8.5B India Media Merger Gets Regulatory Nod

    India's competition watchdog said in a statement Wednesday it has conditionally approved the proposed $8.5 billion merger between Disney India's media business and Reliance Industries, after the merging entities reportedly overcame regulatory concerns about their grip on broadcast rights to cricket. 

  • August 28, 2024

    Judge Tosses Boxer's Don King Suit Over Filing Deficiencies

    A federal Florida judge has stopped heavyweight boxer Mahmoud Charr's second attempt to resolve a $1 million contract dispute with legendary promoter Don King, saying the fighter and his attorney have failed to provide timely filings.

  • August 28, 2024

    NFL Concussion Litigation Funder's Case Heading For Trial

    A New Jersey federal judge has advanced a case for trial in which a litigation funder accuses a solo practitioner in the NFL concussion case of unfairly shielding assets by buying and transferring himself a house through his firm.

  • August 28, 2024

    San Francisco NFL Team To Put $200M Into Stadium Upgrade

    The San Francisco 49ers plan to spend $200 million to upgrade their Santa Clara, California, stadium with features such as higher-speed Wi-Fi, new concession stands, remodeled luxury suites and upgrades for 13,000 square feet of the stadium's LED screens, the team announced.

  • August 28, 2024

    Frasers Buys 15% Stake In Australian Sportswear Retailer

    British sportswear retailer Frasers Group PLC said Wednesday that it has acquired a nearly 15% stake in its Australian peer Accent Group Ltd. for an undisclosed amount to expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand.

  • August 27, 2024

    Ex-NBA Star Says Sports Agency Enforced Invalid Contract

    Former National Basketball Association player Nemanja Bjelica on Tuesday accused sports talent agency Wasserman Media Group LLC of trying to enforce a representation agreement he never signed after he announced his plans to retire from the league and return home to Europe.

  • August 27, 2024

    'Big Baby' Asks To Wrap Documentary Before Going To Prison

    Former Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis asked a Manhattan federal judge Tuesday to delay the start of his 40-month prison sentence for his role in a scheme to submit fraudulent invoices to an NBA healthcare plan in order to finish filming a documentary about his life.

  • August 27, 2024

    Floyd Mayweather Jr., Tyga Swindled Jeweler, Suit Says

    World champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and rapper Tyga owe nearly $3.9 million for unpaid merchandise, according to a lawsuit filed by Florida luxury jeweler Lenzo & Co., which claims the pair asked to meet privately and kept the items with promises of payment.

  • August 27, 2024

    Gharavi Threatens Defamation Suit In Chiles Controversy

    Prominent arbitrator Hamid Gharavi is accusing the authors of a viral article questioning whether he should have been conflicted off the tribunal that stripped U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles of her Olympic bronze medal of defamation, saying they exposed him to "public hatred, threats and disgrace."

  • August 27, 2024

    NFL Union Sues DraftKings Over Broken NFT Licensing Deal

    The NFL Players Association has accused DraftKings Inc. of failing to make good on a licensing agreement when the online sportsbook decided to cease payments after shuttering its nonfungible token marketplace in the wake of a civil suit that argued DraftKings' NFTs offended securities laws.

  • August 27, 2024

    White Ex-Coach Asks 11th Circ. To Rethink Bias Suit Ruling

    A white former football coach has asked the Eleventh Circuit to rethink its choice not to reopen his case alleging that a Georgia school district unlawfully refused to renew his contract because he's white, arguing that the decision deprives him of his right to have his day in court.

  • August 27, 2024

    NC State Board Of Education Sued Over NIL Prohibition

    A North Carolina mother is challenging the state school board's ban on high school student-athletes using their name, image and likeness for commercial purposes, arguing the state has directed it to regulate, not prohibit, the practice.

  • August 27, 2024

    Reports On 76ers Arena Proposal Don't Allay Chinatown's Fears

    A series of studies released by the office of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker underscored unanswered questions and uneasiness coming from the neighboring Chinatown community about the potential effects of building a new arena in Center City, even if it brings new tax revenue.

  • August 27, 2024

    NFL To Allow PE Ownership, Joining Pro Sports League Peers

    The National Football League's status as the last major North American sports league barring private equity investment in team ownership ended on Tuesday, when the owners approved changes in policy to allow such investment for the first time.

  • August 27, 2024

    NBA Star Can't Sidestep TM Dispute Over Signature Shoe

    NBA player LaMelo Ball, his family and Puma North America Inc. must face a trademark infringement suit brought against them over the athlete's signature shoes, a California federal judge has ruled, finding that there are factual disputes to resolve and that California federal court does have jurisdiction.

  • August 26, 2024

    Ex-Braves Tell 11th Circ. Easement Appeal Not Premature

    A partnership created by former Atlanta Braves players urged the Eleventh Circuit to review its $47 million conservation easement lawsuit, saying the IRS' motion to dismiss the appeal for premature filing was a mere attempt to sow confusion in the proceedings.

  • August 26, 2024

    NC State '83 Basketball Champs Add TV Networks To NIL Suit

    Members of the 1983 North Carolina State basketball championship team, known as the Cardiac Pack, have added CBS and TNT to their lawsuit alleging their name, image and likeness were exploited by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and others to garner untold amounts during March Madness without the players seeing a dime.

  • August 26, 2024

    Netflix Can't Shut Off 'Varsity Blues' Defamation Suit

    A private equity executive who largely beat charges in the "Varsity Blues" college admissions case can proceed with a suit against Netflix claiming he and his son were defamed by the streaming giant's documentary about the scandal, a Massachusetts judge has ruled.

  • August 26, 2024

    Judge Tosses Most Of Minors' Claims Against Cheer Group

    A Georgia federal judge has dismissed most of the claims a minor and his mother lodged against a Tennessee-based federation that touts its work to keep All Star Cheer programs safe and free of sexual misconduct and abuse.

  • August 26, 2024

    New $400M Suit Over NBA Jersey Deal Alleges Owner Threats

    A beverage company and its founder have accused the NBA's Houston Rockets of defrauding it in a proposed jersey sponsorship and product promotion deal, and claimed that owner Tilman Fertitta sent his lawyers to threaten them, in a suit filed in Florida federal court that seeks more than $400 million in damages.

  • August 26, 2024

    UNITE HERE Calls Tribe's Bid To Nix Arbitration Award Flawed

    A Native American tribe's attempt to escape a memorandum of agreement with UNITE HERE is "riddled with procedural and substantive flaws," the union has argued, asking a California federal judge to toss the tribe's bid to vacate an arbitration award requiring the tribe to comply with the pact.

  • August 26, 2024

    Globetrotters Parent Co. Shouldn't Duck Bias Suit, Judge Says

    The Harlem Globetrotters' parent company and its media arm shouldn't be able to escape a player's suit alleging she was cut from the team after rejecting its general manager's romantic advances, a Georgia federal judge said, rejecting the entities' arguments that they weren't properly notified about the allegations.

  • August 23, 2024

    NBA Shreds Warner Bros.' Suit Over Amazon Streaming Deal

    The NBA looked to quickly snuff out a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery over the league's broadcasting deal with Amazon on Friday, telling a New York state judge that the media conglomerate failed to match the streamer's offer and didn't even have the right to do so.

  • August 23, 2024

    Northwestern Wants Baseball Retaliation Suit Axed For Good

    Former Northwestern University baseball employees alleging they were fired in retaliation for outing now-fired coach Jim Foster's abusive behavior should be permanently blocked from pursuing those allegations because they have failed to outline sufficient claims despite receiving a second chance to do so, the university has argued.

  • August 23, 2024

    Ark. County Wants Out Of Cherokee Casino Licensing Dispute

    An Arkansas county quorum court and its presiding judicial officer are asking a federal district court to be dismissed from a challenge by a Mississippi casino that looks to void a gaming license issued to two Cherokee Nation entities, arguing that the gaming operator has failed to state a claim.

Expert Analysis

  • 1st Circ. Ruling Helps Clarify Test For FLSA Admin Exemption

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    The First Circuit’s recent decision in Marcus v. American Contract Bridge League will help employers navigate the Fair Labor Standards Act's "general business operations" exemption and make the crucial and often confusing decision of whether white collar employees are overtime-exempt administrators or nonexempt frontline producers of products and services, says Mark Tabakman at Fox Rothschild.

  • Legal Lessons From Past World Cups To Keep In Mind For '26

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    The 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand set new standards for sustainability, human rights and sponsorship — and with those new standards come new challenges for those involved in the planning of the 2026 World Cup in North America, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Pa. City Ch. 9 Ruling Raises Municipal Financing Concerns

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    A Pennsylvania district court’s recent ruling in a Chapter 9 case filed by the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, strengthens the foundations of the municipal bond market, but also demonstrates that bankruptcy courts continue to struggle with some of the features of municipal revenue bonds and issue rulings that contradict market expectations, say attorneys at Cadwalader.

  • Series

    Writing Thriller Novels Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Authoring several thriller novels has enriched my work by providing a fresh perspective on my privacy practice, expanding my knowledge, and keeping me alert to the next wave of issues in an increasingly complex space — a reminder to all lawyers that extracurricular activities can help sharpen professional instincts, says Reece Hirsch at Morgan Lewis.

  • What Lawyers Must Know About Calif. State Bar's AI Guidance

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    Initial recommendations from the State Bar of California regarding use of generative artificial intelligence by lawyers have the potential to become a useful set of guidelines in the industry, covering confidentiality, supervision and training, communications, discrimination and more, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Industry Must Elevate Native American Women Attys' Stories

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    The American Bar Association's recent research study into Native American women attorneys' experiences in the legal industry reveals the glacial pace of progress, and should inform efforts to amplify Native voices in the field, says Mary Smith, president of the ABA.

  • A Look At Mass. Sports Betting Data Privacy Regulations

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    The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently approved data privacy regulations under the state's sports wagering act to promote responsible gaming, showing a trend of regulators directing companies on how to protect personal information used by artificial intelligence systems, say Liisa Thomas and Kathryn Smith at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Understanding Discovery Obligations In Era Of Generative AI

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    Attorneys and businesses must adapt to the unique discovery challenges presented by generative artificial intelligence, such as chatbot content and prompts, while upholding the principles of fairness, transparency and compliance with legal obligations in federal civil litigation, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

  • 3 Evolving Issues Shaping The College Sports Legal Playbook

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    Conference realignment will seem tame compared to the regulatory and policy developments likely to transform college sports in the near future, addressing questions surrounding the employment status of student-athletes, athlete compensation and transgender athletes, say attorneys at O'Melveny.

  • Series

    ESG Around The World: Mexico

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    ESG has yet to become part of the DNA of the Mexican business model, but huge strides are being made in that direction, as more stakeholders demand that companies adopt, at the least, a modicum of sustainability commitments and demonstrate how they will meet them, says Carlos Escoto at Galicia Abogados.

  • The Case For Post-Bar Clerk Training Programs At Law Firms

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    In today's competitive legal hiring market, an intentionally designed training program for law school graduates awaiting bar admission can be an effective way of creating a pipeline of qualified candidates, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • FTC Warning Letters Note 5 Mistakes For Influencers To Avoid

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    The Federal Trade Commission recently sent warning letters to two trade associations and 12 health influencers over their social media posts, offering insight into how the agency plans to enforce its updated endorsement guides and highlighting five concerns to keep in mind for marketing campaigns, says Gonzalo Mon at Kelley Drye.

  • Attorneys Have An Ethical Duty To Protect The Judiciary

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    The tenor of public disagreement and debate has become increasingly hostile against judges, and though the legislative branch is trying to ameliorate this safety gap, lawyers have a moral imperative and professional requirement to stand with judges in defusing attacks against them and their rulings, says Deborah Winokur at Cozen O'Connor.

  • AI Can Help Lawyers Overcome The Programming Barrier

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    Legal professionals without programming expertise can use generative artificial intelligence to harness the power of automation and other technology solutions to streamline their work, without the steep learning curve traditionally associated with coding, says George Zalepa at Greenberg Traurig.

  • Preparing Law Students For A New, AI-Assisted Legal World

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    As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the legal landscape, law schools must integrate technology and curricula that address AI’s innate challenges — from ethics to data security — to help students stay ahead of the curve, say Daniel Garrie at Law & Forensics, Ryan Abbott at JAMS and Karen Silverman at Cantellus Group.

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