Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
Warren Zola, one of the leading voices on college sports reform, has posted an outstanding article on the Huffington Post entitled “The Year in Review: College Sports Reform Reaches the Tipping Point.” The article is a must-read if you’re interested in college sports. In his article, Zola discusses the events of the past academic year and [...]
The trial of Roger Clemens has reached a crucial juncture – the testimony of Brian McNamee, Clemens’ former trainer and the only person who claims to have witnessed Clemens use performance-enhancing drugs. The cross-examination of McNamee by Clemens’ lawyer, Rusty Hardin, is intriguing on a number of levels including Hardin’s trial strategy and showmanship. ESPN’s Lester [...]
Michael McCann of SI.com and Sports Law Blog has written an excellent article detailing the legal issues involved with the bounty system organized by former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. McCann explores both criminal and civil remedies for the actions of Williams and the Saints. Here is an excerpt of the article: The [...]
On Friday, the Connecticut Supreme Court heard argument in University of Connecticut v. Freedom of Information Commission, a case that will decide whether the University of Connecticut must release its lists of sports season ticket holders. According to Christian Nolan of the Connecticut Law Tribune who has a great breakdown of the case, this matter arose from a request [...]
A case was recently decided in Bridgeport (Conn.) Superior Court in which the mother of a youth hockey player sued the mother of another player, claiming that she was assaulted – albeit after she allegedly assaulted the defendant’s son. Daniel Tepfer of the Connecticut Post has the story and the strange facts of this case: [...]
A recent Connecticut Superior Court decision may contain an important lesson for health clubs on the importance of maintaining a defibrillator. The matter of Aquila v. Ultimate Fitness, 2011 WL 2611820 (Conn. Super. June 15, 2011) arose from tragic circumstances – the death of a member who suffered a heart attack while in the club’s locker room. [...]
University of North Carolina (UNC) football player Michael McAdoo has filed suit against UNC and the NCAA in connection with his ban from collegiate athletics. McAdoo’s lawsuit is multifaceted. But one of his allegations against UNC is that the school failed to advise McAdoo that he could be represented by his own legal counsel in connection with NCAA proceedings. UNC [...]
McAdoo Denied Injunction, Unlikely to play in 2011 University of North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo was denied a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit against the university and NCAA that would have allowed him to play football in this, his senior year. Although McAdoo’s lawsuit can continue, it is unlikely to be resolved in time for [...]
