Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
I am pleased to announce that the Connecticut Law Tribune included me in its “Dozen Who Made a Difference” feature, focusing on my work in the area of sports law (click on the link to read press release). The article, written by Christian Nolan, discusses some of my recent guest speaking engagements as well as my work providing advice to [...]
I’ve often discussed the virtual free agency that exists in collegiate coaching, where coaches are often allowed to leave for greener pastures without regard for their existing contracts. There is great risk, however, in jumping to a high-profile job. Rising coaching stars must carefully weigh the allure of new opportunities against the risks, as they can quickly lose their shine with a [...]
Yesterday, I posted a link to the term sheet that Urban Meyer and Ohio State agreed upon, which sets forth the basic terms of Meyer’s employment as head coach (and will be replaced by a formal contract at some point). Here are a few notes and observations regarding the term sheet: Retention Bonuses There is no [...]
Urban Meyer was officially named head football coach at The Ohio State University on Monday after rampant speculation that he’d come out of retirement to coach the Buckeyes. For those of you who are interested in coaching contracts, click here for a copy of the term sheet that Meyer signed with OSU. I’ll post some notes and observations concerning the [...]
In September, I wrote about the difficult situation faced by Al Golden, the first year coach at the University of Miami. While Golden was interviewing with Miami, the university was reportedly aware of former booster Nevin Shapiro’s allegations that he provided millions of dollars in impermissible benefits to at least 72 athletes from 2002 through 2010. Miami, however, never informed Golden [...]
Sports Litigation Alert and Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics recently featured my article on the Student-Athletes’ Right to Know Act in their November 2011 issues. (Click on the following link to view the article in PDF: LICA 13-1 reprint Student-Athletes Right to Know Act). I have also posted the article below. My sincere thanks to Holt Hackney, publisher [...]
Sports Litigation Alert recently featured my latest article on the Al Golden – University of Miami situation, in its September 9, 2011 issue. The article, which I have posted below, provides a more detailed analysis of the lessons that coaches can learn from this story (click on the following link to see the reprint in PDF Miami’s Dealings with Al Golden Provide [...]
Last week, I discussed some lessons that coaches could take from Al Golden’s situation at the University of Miami – namely the fact that the university did not inform him (or its new athletic director) of the potential scandal concerning Nevin Shapiro and improper benefits provided to players prior to his accepting of the head coaching [...]
