USADA boss: Rogue doctors biggest sports threat Nov 11, 2009
"I think you no longer see that," Tygart, who is here to attend a sports law conference hosted by WADA, told Radio New Zealand. "Unfortunately, what you now see are rogue laboratories, rogue doctors that athletes are able to find and then pay to obtain things that they think will be undetectable.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
O'Melveny Adds IP Partner From White & Case Oct 28, 2009
Ackerman, the former chair of the sports law committee for the New York City Bar, has a history of representing the National Football League, the National Hockey League and ESPN in copyright and trademark disputes. He also represented White & Case institutional client Visa Inc. in litigation and arbitration involving World Cup sponsorship deals. (Law.com)
Australia a ripe target for match-fixing, warns author Oct 9, 2009
His warning to the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association annual conference in Canberra came as the independent senator Nick Xenophon called for an immediate ban on sports gambling and the Federal Government identified it as an evolving threat. Public concern about the social impact of gambling has been heightened with online betting agencies pervading lounge rooms to allow ''live'' bets on games as they unfolded on television. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Athletes less likely to use drugs: study Oct 8, 2009
The study's finding were released on Thursday by Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis at the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) conference in Canberra. The minister said it was encouraging to see athletes taking seriously their responsibilities to their communities and their own health and safety. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Roethlisberger case won't be dismissed Oct 1, 2009
ruled late Tuesday against four motions filed by Mr. Roethlisberger's legal team, led by William David Cornwell Sr., of the sports law firm DNK Cornwell in Atlanta. A fifth ruling by the judge dismissed a claim of trespass against Stacy Dingman, one of the eight Harrah's employees, but likewise permitted that case to proceed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sources: NHL players still debating Kelly ouster Oct 1, 2009
The NHLPA controversy is only one bit of sports law in the news that ESPN.com's Lester Munson examines. the league's most senior player, made an impassioned 30-minute plea in a players-only conference call on Monday, demanding an investigation of Kelly's dismissal, the rescission of a five-year contract awarded in June to Ian Penny, the union's general counsel and interim executive director, and dismissals of interim ombudsman Buzz Hargrove and advisory board chairman Ron Pink. (ESPN -- NHL)
UEFA probes 40 match-fixing cases Sep 26, 2009
Limacher told the World Sports Law Report conference that there were now 40 games where suspicious betting patterns had been identified, 15 of those in the last two years. Macedonian club FK Pobeda were banned from European competition for eight years by UEFA in April after being found guilty of match-fixing against Armenian side FC Pyunik in 2004 - they lost 3-1 at home in a Champions League first qualifying round. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
UEFA investigating 40 cases of match-fixing Sep 26, 2009
" "It's possible as well depending on the network that a whole club could be actively involved, that is something that is happening and players are being contacted by these gangs and then they will take money," Limacher said on the sidelines of a World Sports Law Report conference. "You have small clubs just interested in making money out of the games. They are approached by criminal organizations knowing that they will lose anyway and they may as well make it pay. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Supreme Court Ruling Brings Title IX Back Into The Spotlight Sep 19, 2009
Tim Davis, professor of law at Wake Forest University, is one the country's best known sports law scholars and has written a casebook on sports law. "Title IX continues to evolve and this evolution affects all of those whose interests are impacted by the law," says Davis, who is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Sports Law Institute ... Davis has organized a forum to update college and university athletics directors and coaches, and attorneys who deal with sports law. (PR Newswire)
Jury acquits high school coach on all charges in death of player Sep 18, 2009
"What comes out of this is that coaches and school districts and high school athletic associations will be more vigilant in the future," said Matt Mitten, director of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University. "I think this was an effort from a prosecutor to send a clear signal that the coach crossed a line and this was a preventable death. But this would have been an unprecedented guilty verdict. Criminal prosecutions arising out of sports competitions or injuries from these... (USA Today -- Sports)
Letters of intent might not stand up Sep 18, 2009
"The national letter program is managed by the NCAA Eligibility Center and is governed by the Collegiate Commissioners Association.A national letter states it is a binding agreement between the school and the player. The school will provide financial aid to the student, and the player agrees to attend the school at least one year."I don't think the national letter can be binding on a minor in North Carolina," said William P. Bray, a Charlotte attorney who was elected in 2006 as the chairman of... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Government To Employ 100,000 Youth Sep 17, 2009
The minister stated that the Government planned to replace the current Sports Law with a new legal regime to meet the requirements of the International Olympic Committee. He outlined the recent international success of Ghanaian teams in various sports in football, boxing and table tennis. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
At Issue in NHL Case: Who Decides Who Can Own a Team? Aug 28, 2009
It's complicated, it's happening all the way in Phoenix and it involves the least popular of the nation's Big Four pro sports leagues, but the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy case is shaping up to be the year's landmark sports law case ... Phoenix-based is serving as Balsillie's bankruptcy counsel, but the firm recently retained sports law heavyweight Jeffrey Kessler to depose high-ranking NHL officials, court records show. (Law.com)
AP: Efforts to Reform BCS Face Tall Order in Congress Aug 17, 2009
"There are just too many senators and congressmen who represent districts where major BCS schools have a very dominant influence," said Gary Roberts, dean of the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis and an expert on sports law ... Stephen Ross, director of the Penn State Institute for Sports Law, Policy and Research, and a former lawyer for the Justice Department's antitrust division, said the department will likely look into Hatch's request - but more as a senatorial courtesy than... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
No easy road for efforts to reform BCS Aug 15, 2009
"There are just too many senators and congressmen who represent districts where major BCS schools have a very dominant influence," said Gary Roberts, dean of the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis and an expert on sports law. "So you're not going to get any senators from Louisiana or Alabama or Florida or Georgia or Tennessee or Ohio those are all states with major state universities that are major BCS powerhouses.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Versus Takes Sports Business Show Aug 13, 2009
He has served as visiting expert on sports law at The Harvard Law School and also provides insight as the sports business analyst for CNN, Fox Sports, BusinessWeek and the BBC. In the debut episode, viewers will get in-depth insight from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, as well as Bryan Trubey, key architect on the project from HKS, Inc. about the new 100,000-seat Cowboys Stadium. It will also feature a tour of the new stadium prior to the team's first pre-season home game. (Multichannel News)
Who are the 'Best Lawyers'? Aug 12, 2009
James Leonard, entertainment law, sports law ... The firm also ranked No. 1 in these Colorado practice areas with the most best lawyer recognitions: Antitrust law, one attorney; eminent domain and condemnation law, two; entertainment law, one; franchise law, two; health care law, four; information technology law, one; M&A, three; sports law, one. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
UConn Self-Reports 17 Minor NCAA Violations Aug 9, 2009
"That strikes me as not a high num 00004000 ber of cases," Vermont Law School professor and sports law analyst Michael McCann said. "On one level it makes UConn look good because it shows they are handling and recording everything, including things that a typical person wouldn't think are a big deal.". (FOX61, CT)
Shannon playing a key role for Boston Cannons Aug 7, 2009
But over the four years in Amherst, Shannon created his own major through UMass BDCI program and graduated with a degree in sports law. One thing Shannon didn t change his mind about was wanting to make a living in the world of athletics. (Burlington Union, MA)
MichaelMcCannSports Law Plaxico Burress is implementing a unique strategy to avoid jail. Jul 31, 2009
Plaxico Burress gambles on testimonyin hopes of avoiding prison - Michael McCann - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 30, 2009 7:27PM; Updated: Thursday July 30, 2009 7:27PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* Sports Briefs Jul 30, 2009
The IOC said late on Tuesday it received a letter from Kuwaits social affairs and labor minister giving its commitment to review the national sports law to make it compatible with the Olympic Charter. BASEBALL. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brent Moberg Named Director Of Compliance Jul 29, 2009
Moberg received a Sports Law Certificate from the National Sports Law Institute of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. (2004) and is a member of the bar in the state of Wisconsin. (Und.com)
3 lawsuits may change how NCAA operates Jul 27, 2009
The legal target on the NCAA's back grows with every lucrative new television or coach's contract, said Gabe Feldman, director of the sports law program at Tulane University ... Rick Karcher, director of the sports law program at Florida Coastal School of Law, noted the lack of an independent, high-profile players' organization in college sports ... But it's another pending case that, because of its effect on amateurism rules, "could unravel the way the NCAA operates entirely," said , dean of... (USA Today -- Sports)
NFL licensing deal the biggest in sports? Jul 23, 2009
The broader question -- and it comes up all the time in sports law in a variety of contexts -- is whether a league is a single entity or a collection of "member" teams with different interests, able to negotiate independently. The basis of antitrust law is that we like competition. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Supreme Court takes case on NFL licensing deal Jun 30, 2009
Matt Mitten, a law professor and director of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University in Milwaukee, called the court's decision to take the case significant ... Stephen Ross, director of the Penn State Institute for Sports Law, Policy and Research, said he found the court's decision to take the case "deeply disturbing.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NFL Notebook: Licensing antitrust case will go to Supreme Court Jun 30, 2009
"A broad ruling in favor of the NFL could rewrite almost all of sports antitrust law," said Gabe Feldman, associate law professor and director of the Sports Law Program at Tulane. The court will hear an appeal from American Needle Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NFL hopes Supreme Court hears antitrust case Jun 28, 2009
Gary Roberts, dean of the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis and an expert on sports law, said that the NFL senses it has a favorable Supreme Court makeup. "They would like to have the Supreme Court resolve this single entity issue now," said Roberts, a former lawyer for the NFL. "Even though they risk losing this case, the potential gain for all sports leagues from having the Supreme Court affirm the decision would be huge.". (ESPN -- Football)
Law enforcement flag football tourney Saturday Jun 21, 2009
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Law Cracks Down On Drinking While Boating Jun 21, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009. Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 6:08 AM EDT Recreational boaters may want to think twice before reaching for that cold beer next weekend. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Latest news may lead to Sosa perjury probe Jun 17, 2009
Will steroids report lead to perjury investigation of Sammy Sosa. - Michael McCann - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rohrer hired as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Jun 16, 2009
He earned a law degree, as well as a sports law certificate, from Marquette in 2006, and is a licensed member of the State Bar Association in Wisconsin. Prior to working at UWGB, Rohrer practiced compliance and sports law as an intern with Marquette, the University of Wisconsin and law firm Peirski He also held a communications and research position in the office of Wisconsin state senator Carol Roessler. (Siusalukis.com)
Experts say La Russa's Twitter suit was long shot Jun 6, 2009
"His chances are probably slim" if the case went to court, said Michael McCann, a Vermont Law School professor and contributor to the Sports Law Blog. "There were strong indications that this is parody. And given the content of the tweets, I don't think that anybody would think it was actually Tony La Russa that was doing this.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
> Rodier plays it cool as head of Balsillie legal team Jun 4, 2009
Even he says that regardless of its outcome, the case likely will be taught in sports law classes for years to come. But that s not what he said drives him. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Don't count on stadiums to generate jobs, wealth Jun 2, 2009
"It's a political decision and a political impact. . . . It's not an economic decision," Paul Anderson, an expert with the National Sports Law Institute, once told reporter John McCarthy. As sleepy as Palm Bay may feel at times, the area already has several sports enterprises that depend on ticket and concession sales. (Florida Today)
StarCaps case likely a no-win for Grant, Smith Jun 2, 2009
Though the StarCaps case has yet to be resolved, it appears Saints defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant are only delaying the inevitable, according to two leading authorities on sports law. Smith, Grant, former Saints running back Deuce McAllister and two Minnesota Vikings players are facing four-game suspensions for using a banned diuretic (bumetanide) in 2008 in violation of the NFL's drug policy. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Reporters have become the moral guardians of football codes May 23, 2009
Brian Doyle, a criminal barrister and former president of the Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association, says, "In normal circumstances, unless you are mates with the copper, he will not give you the information, nor should he give you the information. "They are not obliged to tell a journalist anything about an investigation. The journalist is not a party to the information. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Vick begins next phase of sentence May 21, 2009
Michael Vick's home confinement first step to NFL reinstatement - Michael McCann - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday May 20, 2009 2:08PM; Updated: Wednesday May 20, 2009 2:08PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fight to control Coyotes begins today May 19, 2009
"My guess is he would give deference to league rules and legal authority to control who owns a team," said Roberts, who specializes in sports law. Despite the league's contention that it wants to keep the Coyotes in the desert, Commissioner Gary Bettman as recently as April 3 acknowledged he may have to "start looking at the moving option" if no buyer could be found to keep the team in Glendale, according to a court filing made Monday. (AZCentral -- Sports)
McCANN: Clemens sticks to script, but he's fighting the wrong battle May 14, 2009
Roger Clemens reiterates steroiddenialto ESPN's Mike - Michael McCann - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday May 12, 2009 2:41PM; Updated: Tuesday May 12, 2009 2:51PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Clemens again denies use of steroids May 13, 2009
Michael McCann: Sports Law. SI.com's legal expert weighs in on the latest Roger Clemens developments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Can the Dodgers Get a Refund on Manny Ramirez? May 9, 2009
"This is all prearranged by Major League Baseball and the Players' Association," says Roger I. Abrams, a sports law expert at Northeastern University. All baseball contracts include "morals clauses." For example, under 7(b)(1) of the Uniform Player's Contract, a team can terminate a deal if a player "shall at any time fail, refuse, or neglect to conform his personal conduct to the standards of good citizenship and good sportsmanship." Another section of the contract states that player must "obey... (Time.com)
Sports law program passed after student efforts Apr 29, 2009
Students in the College of Law will have the option of choosing an entertainment and sports law certificate when they return to campus next semester ... The process of making the new certificate program began a year ago when members of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society, a student club, first proposed the idea, said ESLS president Joshua Meredith ... Sports law professor Roderick Surratt said the new certificate would recognize student interest in the study of entertainment and sports law.... (Daily Orange, NY)
NBA agent highlights career Apr 9, 2009
When Joshua Meredith was preparing to take over the presidency of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society this past summer, he had one message for his friend and outgoing president, Steve Saperstein, about the future of the club: "Go big or go home." ... The Entertainment and Sports Law Society offers students a medium to explore both entertainment law and sports law, since there is currently no College of Law certificate program that combines the two subjects ... Meredith said he hopes faculty... (Daily Orange, NY)
Lester Munson and Paula Lavigne » Apr 1, 2009
Gary Roberts, a law professor at Indiana University who is the editor of the leading text on American sports law, agrees. "It will be complicated, and it will be a close call," Roberts said. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Serena wins second WTA player of year award Mar 27, 2009
On Thursday, Mario Ancic will address a sports law class at Harvard Law School on hot-button issues such as doping and gambling. Put your money down now and yield returns later. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Exploitation, steroids hit home in Dominican Republic Mar 27, 2009
Those issues are supposed to be addressed by the so-called "sports law" currently under review in the Dominican legislature. MLB officials believe implementation of the law which also would prohibit teams from signing players from unlicensed scouts would be a significant step in curtailing abuses in the Dominican. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer won't analyze losses to Nadal, Murray Mar 26, 2009
Roger Federer: Aggression, not analysis of losses, key to revival vs. Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray - ESPN. com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Corporate sponsorship is a whole new ballgame Mar 24, 2009
We probably won t see the full effect for a year or two, said Jordan Solomon, a New Jersey attorney who practices sports law. Local marketers who say they re maintaining sponsorship dollar levels despite the recession include the River Cats baseball team, tennis team and the athletics department of. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
MR. UNWANTED: Is Barry Bonds building case for collusion? Mar 17, 2009
Is Barry Bondsbuilding collusion case against baseball owners. - Michael McCann - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Arena league, union reach agreement Mar 15, 2009
"That was an integral part of getting us back for 2010,'' Renacci said Saturday at a sports law conference at the Harvard Law School, adding an announcement on resuming play could come in the next 30 days. "We really need to if we're going to get back into the boat for 2010. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Philly lawyer uses magic to make cases disappear Mar 7, 2009
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LEGAL LIMBO: Feds call risky audible, delaying Bonds trial Mar 1, 2009
Prosecutorscall audible, delaying Barry Bonds' perjurytrial - Michael McCann - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
University of Baltimore School of Law creating new sports institute Feb 27, 2009
The Institute for Sports and the Law will work to develop more classes focused on both professional and amateur sports law ... Plans include hosting an amateur sports law symposium every fall and a professional sports law symposium during the spring ... The institute is also exploring the possibility of establishing a program with the UB business school for a joint law/MBA certificate with a sports law focus. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Ashley Adams Feb 24, 2009
The future lawyer says she is now thinking about concentrating on sports law. "I'm kind of leaning towards sports law and working with the NCAA in compliance and those kinds of things. I don't think I'm ever going to be able to get away from sports. You can't just play sports your whole life and then just stop. I think I will be involved with sports and athletes forever.". (Samfordsports.com)
Despite good news, Bonds faces legal hurdles Feb 21, 2009
Scientific evidence just resonates with a jury, said Howard Wasserman, who teaches evidence at Florida International University College of Law and writes about sports law ... The net effect is that Bonds is better off with this ruling, but it wasnt a slam dunk victory for Bonds, said Vermont Law School professor Michael McCann who contributes to the Sports Law Blog. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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Alex Rodriguez is out as a steroid user --will 103 more follow. - Michael McCann - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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Alex Rodriguez not likely to face criminal charges - Michael McCann - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
