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Lamar Jackson Challenges Troy Aikman's Use of the Number Eight in Trademark Dispute
When you think of all the great NFL quarterbacks who have donned the number eight, two of the first names that come to mind are...

Brendan Bell
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Nevada Supreme Court Sheds Light on Potential Issues with NFL Arbitration System
The Supreme Court of Nevada recently overruled a lower court’s decision to deny the NFL’s motion to compel arbitration of claims brought...
Alec McNiff
Jun 3, 20247 min read


The New Era of College Football May Feature Unlimited Coaching Staffs
If it comes to pass, there will be more opportunities for young coaches to break into the Division I coaching ranks. It means more actual c

Brendan Bell
May 16, 20243 min read


Monday Morning Lawyering-State of Texas v. Rashee Rice
Let’s clear the air on everything involving Rashee Rice, as there has been too much information and too many people reporting the same...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Apr 8, 20246 min read


Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Tax for Royals and Chiefs
Much like Camden Yards in Baltimore ushered in a new era of ballparks across Major League Baseball over three decades ago, developments...

Brendan Bell
Apr 4, 20243 min read


The 2024 NFL Salary Rises an Unprecedented $30.6 Million Year over Year, Totaling $255.4 Million
The NFL announced yesterday that the NFL salary cap figure for the 2024 NFL season will be set at $255.4 million. There is additionally...
Joseph Gravina
Feb 25, 20243 min read


The NFL Should Embrace Objective Concussion Tests
The National Football League is in a litigation battle with four insurance companies, American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company,...
John Camacho
Feb 9, 20245 min read


If Sold, Kristin Juszczyk’s NFL Apparel May Violate Trademark Law
Last weekend, the internet broke when Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes arrived at the Chiefs game wearing jackets made from up-cycled...
Olivia Hellerich
Jan 22, 20243 min read


Nevada Supreme Court to Review Arbitration Issues in Gruden's NFL Lawsuit
On January 10, 2024, the Nevada Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the NFL’s appeal (Case No. 85527) from a state court...
Alec McNiff
Jan 22, 20246 min read


Inadvertent Disclosure: Lamar Jackson and the NFL's Gambling Policy
After a stellar performance on Sunday night in week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens’ Quarterback, Lamar Jackson,...
Evan Schryver
Dec 20, 20233 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


Trouble in Texas: Arrest Warrant Issued for Von Miller
(Image via Joshua Bessex/Getty Images) Per the Dallas Police Department, Buffalo Bills Defensive End Von Miller has an arrest warrant...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Player vs. The NFL: A Sideline Injury Lawsuit in the Context of CBA Preemption
Denver Broncos linebacker Aaron Patrick is suing the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers, and ESPN for an injury he sustained on the sidelines...
Madelyn Feyko
Nov 1, 20233 min read


The “Responsible Head Coach” Doctrine
Head Coach Liability Under NCAA Rules and the Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine In the business world, CEOs and other corporate...
Alec McNiff
Oct 30, 20235 min read
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