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August 21, 2024
Dartmouth's Refusal To Bargain Is Illegal, Hoops Union Says
The union representing men's basketball players at Dartmouth College accused the university of illegally refusing to negotiate, according to an unfair labor practice charge obtained by Law360 on Wednesday, as the school aims to challenge in federal court whether collegiate athletes are employees under federal labor law.
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August 21, 2024
Hunters, Breeder Want Puppy Import Ban Paused During Suit
Hunting groups and a breeder urged a Michigan federal court Wednesday to pause a health policy that bars them from bringing puppies younger than six months old into the U.S., arguing the ban will harm them if it remains active during their legal challenge.
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August 21, 2024
Tribe Backs $2.8M Casino Debt Suit Against Ex-Studio Mogul
A former Hollywood heavyweight who lost $5 million to a Connecticut casino and failed to make full payments to cover his losses misunderstood the relevant law when he asked a state court to strike a breach of contract claim against him, the tribal gambling authority said.
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August 21, 2024
Zomato Inks $244M Deal For Paytm Entertainment Tickets Biz
Indian food delivery giant Zomato on Wednesday announced it has bought the entertainment ticketing business of e-commerce payment company Paytm in a $244.1 million deal it hopes will grow its "going out" offerings.
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August 21, 2024
Photographer, De La Hoya Co. End Lennox Lewis Pic Bout
A photographer who sued a promotion business owned by boxer Oscar de la Hoya for using a picture of Lennox Lewis without his permission has reached a settlement, according to a letter sent to the New York federal judge overseeing the case.
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August 20, 2024
Paralympic Org. Says Insurer Can't Avoid Covering Abuse Suit
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee urged a Colorado federal court to toss an insurer's bid to avoid coverage for a Paralympic swimmer's sexual abuse suit, saying the insurer hasn't met the high legal bar to escape its duty to defend.
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August 20, 2024
Paddle Maker Says USA Pickleball Whiffed With Dismissal Bid
Joola, a pickleball paddle maker left with $70 million worth of uncertified equipment it cannot sell, has urged a federal judge not to toss its breach of contract suit against the self-proclaimed U.S. governing body for the sport, arguing the defendant is trying to rewrite the complaint to fit its needs.
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August 20, 2024
Under Armour Looks To End Case From Ex-Supplier
Under Armour Inc. asked a Pennsylvania federal court to end a former supplier's claims that it blocked competition for recovery-enhancing clothing, saying the company is not a competitor and has no evidence supporting its antitrust or other claims.
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August 20, 2024
NFL Hangs Onto Victory In Sunday Ticket Antitrust Fight
A California federal judge on Tuesday entered judgment in favor of the NFL against all claims by a class of Sunday Ticket television package subscribers, including their bid seeking to block the league from engaging in anticompetitive conduct, more than two weeks after he upended a jury's $4.7 billion antitrust verdict against the league.
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August 20, 2024
Teen Football Star Allegedly Exploited, Kept From Family
The family of a high school football player has filed a California federal lawsuit accusing Klutch Sports Group and the teen's former stepfather of seducing him with promises of fame and fortune while orchestrating a rift between him and his family to profit off the teen's talent.
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August 20, 2024
Insider Trading Won't Impact Pilot's Tax Sentencing Guidelines
A Manhattan federal judge found Tuesday that insider trading allegations won't bump up the guidelines sentencing range for a pilot for U.K. billionaire Joe Lewis who pled guilty to tax evasion.
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August 20, 2024
Ex-NFLer Says False Claim He's 'Insolvent' Merits Sanctions
A former NFL player has asked a state judge to sanction a former employee who recently dropped her sexual abuse claims by saying he was likely "insolvent" and unlikely to pay even if she won, arguing the false comments about his finances cost him work opportunities.
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August 20, 2024
At Nutter, Old Guard Meets New In Expanded Gov't Practice
Twenty-five years after they first met at Boston's Suffolk University Law School as professor and student, Bill Kennedy and Dan Mulhern are teaming up to lead an expanded government affairs and public policy practice at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP.
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August 20, 2024
UFC Fighters' Wage Suit Headed To Trial In February
A trial has been set for February in the class action brought by mixed martial arts fighters who accused Ultimate Fighting Championship of suppressing their wages, a move that comes after a Nevada federal judge rejected the parties' settlement agreement in March, Law360 learned Tuesday.
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August 20, 2024
A Deep Dive Into Law360 Pulse's 2024 Women In Law Report
The legal industry continues to see incremental gains for female lawyers in private practice in the U.S., according to a Law360 Pulse analysis, with women now representing 40.6% of all attorneys and 51% of all associates.
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August 20, 2024
These Firms Have The Most Women In Equity Partnerships
The legal industry still has a long way to go before it can achieve gender parity at its upper levels. But these law firms are performing better than others in breaking the proverbial glass ceiling that prevents women from attaining leadership roles.
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August 20, 2024
Broadcasters Fight Blockage Of Sports Streaming Megadeal
ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery have petitioned the Second Circuit to allow their "sports-first" broadcasting service Venu to move ahead while they face antitrust litigation from streamer Fubo, which blocked Venu's launch last week.
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August 20, 2024
IP Duo Join Thompson Hine From Cincinnati Boutique
Thompson Hine LLP announced Tuesday that a pair of attorneys from intellectual property boutique Wood Herron & Evans joined the firm's office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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August 19, 2024
10 States Join DOJ's Antitrust Case Against Live Nation
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that it has updated the government's case accusing Live Nation of violating antitrust law through its control over the live entertainment industry to add 10 new states and claims for damages.
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August 19, 2024
Adidas Boots Suit Over Rapper Ye's Allegedly Racist Remarks
An Oregon federal judge has dismissed, for now, a suit against Adidas AG, accusing the company of failing to disclose the potential damage caused by its partnership with musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, following allegations that the artist made antisemitic comments, saying none of the corporate statements challenged as misleading in the suit are actionable.
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August 19, 2024
NCAA And Son Of Late Football Player In Mediation Talks
The family of a late football player who was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy after his death in 2018 asked an Indiana federal court to pause their negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the NCAA for 90 days while the parties try to mediate a resolution.
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August 19, 2024
Ethanol Co. Investors Say $9M Arbitration Award Was Stolen
Class B members of a Colorado ethanol company claim they have been denied their share of a $9 million arbitration award resulting from an action against the managing entity of the company for allegedly engaging in a pay-to-play scheme with vendors in exchange for those vendors sponsoring a National Hot Rod Association team.
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August 19, 2024
Free Speech Group Says NY Official Must Face NRA's Suit
A former New York state official isn't immune from the National Rifle Association's suit claiming she violated the group's rights by pressuring financial institutions to cut ties with it, a free speech group told the Second Circuit on Monday, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the dispute.
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August 19, 2024
NCAA Defends $2B NIL Deal Amid Growing Opposition
The NCAA is pushing back against critics of its more than $2 billion proposed name, image and likeness settlement with college athletes, arguing the deal is the result of "intense and carefully structured negotiations" by competent class counsel, and detractors have baseless objections.
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August 19, 2024
LSU Shreds Ex-Coach's Suit Over Vacated Football Wins
Louisiana State University has urged a federal judge to dump an "attention-seeking" lawsuit from former football coach Les Miles, stressing that the embittered coach has no ownership or legal claim to the "wins" the school stripped from his tenure after an NCAA investigation.
Expert Analysis
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This Earth Day, Consider How Your Firm Can Go Greener
As Earth Day approaches, law firms and attorneys should consider adopting more sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint — from minimizing single-use plastics to purchasing carbon offsets for air travel — which ultimately can also reduce costs for clients, say M’Lynn Phillips and Lisa Walters at IMS Legal Strategies.
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Opinion
Anti-DEI Complaints Filed With EEOC Carry No Legal Weight
Recently filed complaints against several companies' diversity, equity and inclusion programs alleging unlawful discrimination against white people do not require a response from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and should not stop employers from rooting out ongoing discriminatory practices, says former EEOC general counsel David Lopez.
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Practicing Law With Parkinson's Disease
This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Adam Siegler at Greenberg Traurig discusses his experience working as a lawyer with Parkinson’s disease, sharing both lessons on how to cope with a diagnosis and advice for supporting colleagues who live with the disease.
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Series
Playing Hockey Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Nearly a lifetime of playing hockey taught me the importance of avoiding burnout in all aspects of life, and the game ultimately ended up providing me with the balance I needed to maintain success in my legal career, says John Riccione at Taft.
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For Lawyers, Pessimism Should Be A Job Skill, Not A Life Skill
A pessimistic mindset allows attorneys to be effective advocates for their clients, but it can come with serious costs for their personal well-being, so it’s crucial to exercise strategies that produce flexible optimism and connect lawyers with their core values, says Krista Larson at Stinson.
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Opinion
Requiring Leave To File Amicus Briefs Is A Bad Idea
A proposal to amend the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure that would require parties to get court permission before filing federal amicus briefs would eliminate the long-standing practice of consent filing and thereby make the process less open and democratic, says Lawrence Ebner at the Atlantic Legal Foundation and DRI Center.
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4 Ways To Motivate Junior Attorneys To Bring Their Best
As Gen Z and younger millennial attorneys increasingly express dissatisfaction with their work and head for the exits, the lawyers who manage them must understand and attend to their needs and priorities to boost engagement and increase retention, says Stacey Schwartz at Katten.
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Defense Attys Must Prep For Imminent AI Crime Enforcement
Given recent statements by U.S. Department of Justice officials, white collar practitioners should expect to encounter artificial intelligence in federal criminal enforcement in the near term, even in pending cases, say Jarrod Schaeffer and Scott Glicksman at Abell Eskew.
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Series
Serving As A Sheriff's Deputy Made Me A Better Lawyer
Skills developed during my work as a reserve deputy — where there was a need to always be prepared, decisive and articulate — transferred to my practice as an intellectual property litigator, and my experience taught me that clients often appreciate and relate to the desire to participate in extracurricular activities, says Michael Friedland at Friedland Cianfrani.
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Former Minn. Chief Justice Instructs On Writing Better Briefs
Former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, now at Greenberg Traurig, offers strategies on writing more effective appellate briefs from her time on the bench.
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Stay Interviews Are Key To Retaining Legal Talent
Even as the economy shifts and layoffs continue, law firms still want to retain their top attorneys, and so-called stay interviews — informal conversations with employees to identify potential issues before they lead to turnover — can be a crucial tool for improving retention and morale, say Tina Cohen Nicol and Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.
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Independent Regulator Could Chip Away At FIFA Autonomy
After the U.K.'s recent proposal for an independent football regulator, FIFA's commitment to safeguarding football association autonomy remains unwavering, despite a history of complexities arising from controversies in the bidding and hosting of major tournaments, say Yasin Patel at Church Court Chambers and Caitlin Haberlin-Chambers at SLAM Global.
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Series
Spray Painting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My experiences as an abstract spray paint artist have made me a better litigator, demonstrating — in more ways than one — how fluidity and flexibility are necessary parts of a successful legal practice, says Erick Sandlin at Bracewell.
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A Legal Playbook For Stadium Construction Agreements
As a new wave of construction in the professional sports arena space gets underway, owners must carefully consider the unique considerations and risks associated with these large-scale projects and draft agreements accordingly, say attorneys at Akerman.
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Opinion
5th Circ. NFL Disability Ruling Turns ERISA On Its Head
The Fifth Circuit's March 15 ruling in Cloud v. NFL Player Retirement Plan upheld the plan's finding that an NFL player was not entitled to reclassification because he couldn't show changed circumstances, which is contrary to the goal of accurate Employee Retirement Income Security Act claims processing, says Mark DeBofsky at DeBofsky Law.