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Legal Analysis


A Mammoth Trademark Dispute: A Clash of Common-Law Rights and Pro Sports Branding
When the NHL’s newest franchise in Salt Lake City unveiled its permanent identity as the Utah Mammoth, it was supposed to be a moment of...

Stephon Burton
Sep 53 min read


A Mammoth Trademark Mistake
First Yeti. Now Mammoth. Utah’s NHL franchise is already in its second trademark dispute. The first dispute came before the team even had...
Chris D'Avanzo
Aug 93 min read


Retention in the Middle: How Broker Trades Broke the Cap
One of the most underutilized assets in the NHL is unused cap space. Although no team currently has maxed out its three allotted salary...
Corey Spector
Aug 65 min read


National Team Nightmare: Protecting Players in an Age of Increasing International Fixtures
The sight of fans collapsing in tears of joy after their team secures the World Cup. The stories of Olympic medals catapulting...
Oliver Canning
Apr 65 min read


How and Why the USPTO Robbed Us of What Would Have Been the Coolest Name in Professional Sports
With three months remaining before the 2025 NHL playoffs, the Utah Hockey Club finds itself in an uphill battle for postseason...
Calvin Holle
Mar 243 min read


Alex Galchenyuk’s Post-Criminal Hockey Career
After 654 National Hockey League (NHL) games split among the Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild,...
Mike Engle
Aug 30, 20236 min read


Acquisition of Premier Hockey Federation Leaves A Bright but Uncertain Future for Women’s Hockey
The world of professional women’s hockey has been segmented since 2019. On one side, you had the Premier Hockey Federation (formerly...
Emlyn Goodman
Jul 1, 20234 min read


Home Field Advantage: Legality of Ticket Bans to Opposing Fans
Introduction The Florida Panthers are playing the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2023 National Hockey League (NHL)...
Alexander Gates
May 13, 20234 min read


Rule Bending or Rule Breaking: An Inside Look at NHL Team’s Salary Cap Dance and the Implications It
Background Among the 4 major sports, the National Hockey League is arguably at the top of the list when it comes to entertaining trade...
Thomas Moysak
Apr 14, 20235 min read


Update on the Panini and Topps Trading Card Lawsuits
Just over four months ago, I published an article on Conduct Detrimental about the pending cases against popular sports trading card...

Justin Mader
Feb 10, 20234 min read


Sports Eminent Domain and The Battle of Niagara
A 12-acre parcel in the South End of Niagara Falls, New York is currently the subject of ongoing eminent domain proceedings, featuring a...
Duncan Hubbard & Michael DiLiello
Nov 15, 20225 min read


A Controversial Prospect Overshadows the Bruins' Success
The Boston Bruins may be sitting in first place in the Atlantic Division, but the signing of Mitchell Miller is overshadowing the team’s...

Jessica Shaw
Nov 11, 20223 min read


Ian Cole's Season is Delayed Due to Sexual Abuse Allegations
*Trigger Warning – This article includes allegations of grooming and sexual abuse that may be disturbing to individuals.* The NHL...

Jessica Shaw
Oct 10, 20223 min read


Czechia Implements Restrictive NHL Policy
This season, the NHL will play a series of games overseas. Four European cities will have the opportunity to witness an NHL game on their...
Britton Yoder
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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