Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
Sox and Dawgs has the scoop on the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Bart Steele against Turner Broadcasting, Major League Baseball, The Boston Red Sox, and Bon Jovi. The lawsuit arises from what Steele alleges to be the improper use of his song “Man I Love This Team” in the production of a commercial for [...]
Jacoby Ellsbury’s steal of home plate against the Yankees provided the signature play and the enduring image of the first Red Sox-Yankees series of 2009. Whether this play will effect the long-term success of the two clubs remains to be seen. Nevertheless, Ellsbury’s play brought up an interesting issue: What would have happened had Ellsbury been [...]
Patriots to Use Franchise Tag on Cassel Connecticut Sports Law has discussed Patriots Quarterback Matt Cassel and his golden opportunity of becoming a starting quarterback in the last year of his contract. Having outperformed everyone’s expectations, not to mention the uncertainty concerning Tom Brady’s status, Cassel has become a very valuable commodity and is ready [...]
As we approach the end of Connecticut Sports Law’s inaugural year, I have compiled a list of the top story lines and accompanying blog posts from 2008. Thank you for your readership and support and I look forward to another year covering the intersection of sports and the law. 1. UConn and Notre Dame agree to [...]
Fan conduct is under the microscope. Collegiate Athletic Directors, especially in basketball and football, have been trying to come up with solutions to fan behavior that often includes foul language, offensive signs, and personal taunts of opposing players. The NFL recently instituted a “Fan Code of Conduct.” These developments have some fans asking the question “what [...]
