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Legal Analysis


Can The “Caitlin Clark Effect” and NIL Elevate the WNBA?
The world of women's basketball is buzzing with anticipation as Iowa's star player, Caitlin Clark, decides whether to take her talents...
Madison Greco
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Adam Silver’s Punishment Policy vs The Ringer’s NBA Show Group Chat
On the December 23, 2023, episode of The Ringer’s NBA Show Group Chat Podcast, the hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre...
John Camacho
Jan 16, 20246 min read


Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Ohio v. NCAA
Earlier this week, United States District Court Judge John P. Bailey granted the parties’ Motion to Convert the Temporary Restraining...
Landis Barber
Dec 20, 20232 min read


The Bewleys' NIL Dilemma: Twin Brothers Take On the NCAA in Eligibility Lawsuit
Overview Matthew and Ryan Bewley are 19-year-old twin brothers from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Bewleys were 5-star basketball prospects...
Madison Greco
Nov 19, 20236 min read


Banished Lafayette Basketball Coach Michael Jordan Sues the University for Civil Rights Violation
Former Lafayette Men's Basketball coach Michael Jordan has sued the college for more than $5 million for violation of the Civil Rights...
Jason Morrin
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Ball is in Your Court – LaMelo Sued by Former Business Partner for $200 Million
The Ball family finds themselves back in the legal world against a familiar face. Alan Foster, a former business partner and advisee to...

Evan Mattel
Nov 7, 20233 min read


NCAA Boxes Mid-Majors out of the NIT
As much as the NCAA or athletic administrators want to deny it, television revenue controls college sports. I believe that deep down, the...

Brendan Bell
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Happy Owners, Lebron James, and the Charlotte Hornets
Across the NFL, NBA, and MLB, sports owners are in full peacock mode. Strutting. Proud. Bruce Sherman, the Miami Marlins Owner,...
John Camacho
Oct 23, 20235 min read


Another Steppingstone for Student-Athlete Employment Status
Dartmouth basketball players joined together and informed Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 560 of Concord, N.H. that...
Logan Hughes
Sep 17, 20234 min read


The Difference a Year Can Make: The Risk of Gambling on Yourself and Injuries Hurting Player Value
Earlier this year, NBA Center Nerlens Noel and his former agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, settled their ongoing misrepresentation...
Ben Ruvo
Aug 26, 20234 min read


A Sufficient Suspension? What is the NBA's Message About Miles Bridges?
Lost in the NBA off-season hustle and bustle, a potentially significant resigning slipped under the radar. There were no real "grade the...
Wake Gardner
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Taxes and Athletic Performance: Why NBA Players Perform Better in Low-Tax States
Professional athletes must pay state taxes to each state where their games are played.[1] With marginal state income tax rates ranging...
Michael Conklin
Aug 3, 20235 min read


Lessons for Young Lawyers from the Bob Huggins Saga
Nearly a month ago, Bob Huggins (allegedly) resigned as the head coach of the men’s basketball team at West Virginia University. The...

Grant Williamson
Jul 11, 20235 min read


Jimmy Butler Files for a Trademark...but Not for What You Think
In 2020 the NBA was forced to play in a “bubble” format in Orlando where players could not leave and the rules made it very difficult to...
Chris D'Avanzo
May 31, 20232 min read
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