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BakerHostetler

Flag on the Play: NIL an Open Question for Athletes, Advertisers and Collectives

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In May 2022, Gervon Dexter signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with Big League Advance Fund (BLA or the Fund). Under the terms of the agreement, the Fund agreed to pay Dexter a one-time fee of $436,485 in exchange...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

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

Franczek P.C.

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

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NFL Hit with Automatic Renewal Lawsuit (and Hyperbole)

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Last week, a plaintiff filed a proposed class action against the NFL over its automatic renewal practices. The plaintiff alleges that the company used deceptive practices to automatically subscribe its Game Pass users to a...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

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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