Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
Here is Part II of my interview with Natick High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Tom Lamb, which covers recruiting and specialization, as well as the involvement of the legal system in high school athletics. Click here to see Part I of the interview with the Hall of Fame coach, which discussed advertising [...]
I recently had the chance to speak with Tom Lamb, the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Natick (Mass.) High School. Coach Lamb is a member of the Massachusetts Football Hall of Fame and in 2005 became only the 28th coach in Massachusetts history to win 200 football games. Coaching at Natick from 1977-90, Lamb [...]
Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated by Roger Goodell, the NFL’s law and order Commissioner. Vick will be eligible to sign with a team immediately, but may have to wait until after the sixth week of the NFL season to be eligible to play in regular season games. See Commissioner Goodell’s press conference below: more about [...]
Manhattan DA: Burress Will Serve Jail Time Plaxico Burress, the former New York Giants receiver will serve jail time, whether he goes to trial or submits a plea, in connection with charges for criminal possession of a gun, according to the Associated Press. ESPN’s Mike and Mike reported that Burress’ trial will not commence until [...]
Sean McMann of the Poughkeepsie Journal quoted me in a story concerning the lawsuit that Marist University recently filed against its former basketball coach, Matt Brady, and Brady’s new employer, James Madison University. The story details a familiar topic, the virtual free agency system that has developed with respect to collegiate coaches: In recent years, [...]
Michael Vick Set Free Michael Vick was released from his federal sentence for dogfighting today, after spending 18 months in prison and the last 2 months on house arrest. See this article by ESPN’s John Clayton on Vick’s next steps now that he is a free man. For Connecticut Sports Law’s coverage of Vick, click [...]
Although most commonly associated with collegiate athletics, such as the recent lawsuit against Quinnipiac, Title IX also applies to high school athletics, not to mention activities beyond athletics. Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 states as follows: no person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from [...]
A veteran sports lawyer recently suggested that I include more information concerning careers in sports law on Connecticut Sports Law. The point is well taken. I receive frequent inquiries from students looking to become part of the sports industry, and am glad to share what information I have. Keep an eye out for future posts on [...]
