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DEI Under Scrutiny, Part VII: Re-examining the Implementation of ‘Rooney Rule’ Diverse Slate Initiatives

The National Football League’s (NFL) “Rooney Rule,” which requires teams to consider minority candidates when filling certain coaching vacancies, has been considered a model for diverse slate hiring policies, but it is now in...more

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Spotlight on Pressure: From NFL Kicks to Dwayne Johnson's WWE Comeback

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Welcome back to the Spotlight! As we prepare for the NFL Conference Championships this upcoming weekend, the fan bases of the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills are still looking back to their losses last weekend, reflecting...more

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Are NFL players "rationally irrational"?

Sometimes "irrationality" can be rational. It is obvious that players in the National Football League face significant risks to their health in playing professional football. The nature and probabilities of those risks has...more

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Podcast Episode 190: After the Buzzer Goes Beyond the Scores!

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In this episode of the Legal Marketing 2.0 Podcast, Guy is joined by Bob Wallace. Bob Wallace is a 40-year veteran practitioner of sports law, 30 of those representing three NFL teams. He currently chairs the sports law group...more

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Who will be the next head of the NFL Players Association?

Here’s the rundown on the likely candidates. The NFL Players Association’s Board of Player Representatives will reportedly be meeting in June to consider and potentially vote on a new Executive Director to replace...more

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Aaron Patrick case tests bounds of NFL collective bargaining agreement

Can you grieve a tort claim? Briefing was recently completed in a case between a pro football player and the National Football League that could have ramifications for the resolution of future player-league disputes. ...more

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QB Lamar Jackson relies on – then defies – union authority

Who can negotiate on his behalf? Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is one of the most skilled and exciting players in the National Football League. In 2019, he threw for 36 touchdowns and ran for seven more on his...more

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Federal Court Tackles Issue of Arbitrability in NFL Race Discrimination Suit, with Split Results

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Last year, we wrote about former National Football League coach Brian Flores and his lawsuit in February 2022 alleging racial discrimination against the NFL and several of its teams. In his lawsuit, Flores claimed that the...more

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NFL wins more than it loses in Flores arbitration decision

Where does the case go from here? On March 1, a federal judge in New York issued a split decision in a class action lawsuit brought by three Black coaches against the National Football League and certain clubs, alleging a...more

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[Event] State of Litigation: Football Draft Edition - April 12th, Kansas City, MO

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Join us at Lathrop GPM's annual State of Litigation event, where we bring together business leaders, legal decision-makers, and industry experts to explore the latest trends in litigation and risk management. As Kansas...more

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The Pitch - February 2023

The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more

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Planning a Super Bowl Marketing Campaign? 5 Quick Tips for Staying in Bounds and Avoiding Disqualification

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With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National...more

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NFL personal injury suit seeks to skirt CBA-mandated arbitration

The precedents conflict. On November 15, Denver Broncos linebacker Aaron Patrick sued the National Football League, ESPN, the Los Angeles Chargers, the entities that own and operate SoFi Stadium, and others, in California...more

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In Watson case, NFL falls victim to its own law of the shop

The league failed to address bad precedent. On August 1, retired federal judge Sue L. Robinson, acting as arbitrator pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between the National Football League and the National...more

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Arbitration language in Flores litigation

Here is the arbitration language at issue in the Flores litigation. Flores-Dolphins 2019 Agreement: Employee and the Club agree that all matters in dispute between Employee and the Club, including, without limitation,...more

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NFL arbitration clauses at issue -- again.

Will a federal judge in New York reach a different conclusion? In two recent posts, I discussed a Nevada state court’s denial of a motion by the National Football League to compel arbitration of a lawsuit brought by...more

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The NFL's problematic arbitration agreement

Did the NFL drop the ball with Jon Gruden? Last week, I posted about the unsuccessful motion of the National Football League to compel Jon Gruden, former head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, to arbitrate his claims in a...more

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Nevada court fumbles NFL's effort to take Gruden dispute to arbitration

NFL says it will appeal. In October 2021, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was forced to resign after the revelation of emails in which he made racist, sexist, and other unprofessional comments. ...more

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HUB Talks: Talking Sports Law with Jacksonville Jaguars General Counsel Justin Sievert

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On this episode of Talking Sports Law, co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates interview Justin Sievert, General Counsel for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL and their affiliated company Bold Events. Justin describes his...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown’s Contract Is Terminated, and Fans...

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Welcome back to the “Sports & Entertainment Spotlight,” where all are permitted entry – even Novak Djokovic. First and foremost, allow me to be among the last to wish you a Happy New Year 2022! Seriously folks, like...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight - March 2021

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Greetings, and welcome to the inaugural edition of the Sports & Entertainment Spotlight series! The product of my unrequited desire for human interaction nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, this weekly feature will...more

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Planning a Super Bowl-themed Marketing Campaign? 5 Tips for Staying In Bounds

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With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National...more

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Equity Crowdfunding: Offering Fans a True Stake in Their Favorite Teams

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We’ve all been there—that incredible moment when our favorite team is driving down the field for the go-ahead touchdown, has runners in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth inning, or has a penalty kick in the 89th...more

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There is a Price for Athlete Data

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On August 4, 2011, the NFLPA and the NFL entered into a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that would control the NFL’s fate for a decade. At the time, many outsiders focused on the agreement’s novel rules for rookie...more

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Trademark Trolls Circling Redskins Unlikely to See Big Pay Day

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For decades, the Washington Redskins’ name has been the center of controversy, both in federal court and in the court of public opinion. Native American groups have long decried the name as a racial slur and have challenged...more

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