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Nike Strikes Back Against Kawhi Leonard Over Logo Lawsuit

What a month and a half it has been for the former King of the North. He led the Toronto Raptors on an improbable run to the 2019 NBA Championship and captured the heart of a nation. He led a Toronto news helicopter on a...more

Michigan Supreme Court Approves Significant Changes to Michigan Court Rules Effective January 1, 2020

The Michigan Supreme Court has adopted proposed changes to several Michigan Court Rules, at the recommendation of the State Bar of Michigan Civil Discovery Rule Review Special Committee. Those changes take effect January 1,...more

The King of the North v. Nike: A Clash Over Valuable IP Rights

The King of the North was anointed on May 12, 2019. And not surprisingly for the coronation of such an unassuming star, King Edward’s Chair was nowhere in sight. Kawhi Leonard squatted instead, and watched expectantly as his...more

False Start On The Offense - Why the 5th Circuit Flagged the NFLPA for Illegal Procedure in the Ezekiel Elliott Case

After further review, the ruling of a Texas district court was overturned by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Oct. 12, 2017, with the Court of Appeals vacating an injunction order that kept Dallas Cowboys running back...more

Is it Time for Athletes to Demand Reciprocal Morals Clauses in Their Endorsement Deals?

While the confetti is still settling after the most exciting Super Bowl in recent memory, discussion has turned to the RSVP list for the traditional White House victory reception. At least six members of the New England...more

Nike Voluntarily Dismisses Closely Watched Lawsuit Against Olympic Hopeful

Nike has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit it had filed against middle-distance runner and Olympic hopeful Boris Berian. At issue was whether Berian breached an endorsement agreement with Nike when—after the agreement’s...more

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