College Basketball’s Biggest Mistake Discovered By An Attorney
Lawyer makes a catch of epic proportions.
Morning Docket: 09.25.23
* Justice Kagan goes on record that a Supreme Court ethics rule would be a good idea. Chief Justice Roberts cryptically responds with "ixnay on the orruptioncay." [Courthouse News Service] * Trump judge declares that drag shows are not protected expression under the Constitution. Originalism is a bankrupt legal concept, but if it means absolutely anything, I'd encourage these people to learn about Shakespeare productions. [Reuters] * Divorce lawyer says Barbie, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift are causing more breakups. Weird what happens when women decide they have "agency" and "deserve respect." [People] * In a first, Indian Supreme Court case argued through sign language. [NDTV] * Texas rule automatically stays orders if the AG's office files an appeal. Everything's bigger in Texas, including the breaches of separation of powers. [Texas Tribune] * Arent Fox sued claiming unauthorized disbursements from escrow funds. [National Law Journal] * Class cert granted for college athletes seeking an injunction against the NCAA for antitrust violations related to their name, image, and likeness rights. [Law360]
The Hidden Threat: How Fake Identities used by Remote Employees Put Your Business at Risk—and How to Defend Against This
Based on our experience in recent client matters, we have seen an escalating threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) workers engaging in sophisticated schemes to evade US and UN sanctions, steal intellectual property from US companies, and/or inject ransomware into company IT environments, in support of enhancing North Korea’s illicit weapons program.
The New Race By States To Remove NIL Restrictions On College Athletes
On July 1, 2021, the NCAA finally removed its prohibition on college athletes monetizing their fame. Can the states keep up?
Will The NCAA Intervene On NIL Deals Tied To Enrollment?
That's starting to become the focus of some questions surrounding recent public offers made to current and prospective college athletes.
Maine To Consider NIL Law And Classifying College Athletes As Employees
The state is considering going a step further.
NLRB General Counsel: College Athletes Are Employees Under The NLRA
The core of Abruzzo's argument focuses on the common law definition of an employee.
The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)?
How to make the right decision, and why there might be another way to shape a fulfilling legal career on your own terms.
Student Athletes 1, NCAA Nil
If they haven’t yet, student-athletes will quickly need to get up to speed on IP issues.
Morning Docket 06.25.21
* The NCAA has failed to dismiss a lawsuit filed by athletes aimed at recovering a portion of TV revenue. This has not been a good week for the NCAA... [USA Today] * "Stuttering John" from the Howard Stern show has lost his lawsuit against SiriusXM. [Reuters] * Attorney General Merrick Garland said that 500 people have been arrested so far for the January 6th Capitol riots. [CNBC] * A lawsuit has been filed to stop the Governor of Maryland from ending federal unemployment benefits. [Washington Post] * A veteran lawyer for GameStop has left the company to work as counsel to a chicken-restaurant chain. Hope they aren't just paying him chicken feed... [Bloomberg]
Supreme Court Treats NCAA Like Amateurs
That wasn't even close.
Congress Is Embarrassed For Not Passing An NIL Law, As It Continues To Do Nothing
As Congress continues to sit on its hands, states are staying aggressive and passing their own pieces of legislation.
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Supreme Court Shows Concern With NCAA Exploitation Of College Athletes
The NCAA cannot be feeling great after oral arguments today....
Supreme Court Brief In Alston Case Should Make The NCAA Very Concerned
The 62-page brief argues that the NCAA's compensation restraints should not be exempt from Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
Morning Docket: 03.01.21
* A California physician Zoomed into a traffic court hearing last week while seemingly performing surgery. Talk about multitasking... [Sacramento Bee] * Governor Andrew Cuomo is asking that an independent counsel review sexual harassments allegations made against him. [CNN] * Check out this article about how the NCAA seemingly turned one of its biggest legal defeats into a legal shield. [Juris Lab] * A judge has approved a $650 million settlement in litigation filed against Facebook over a photo-tagging system. [Hill] * The Los Angeles District Attorney is facing a recall effort less than three months into his term. Californians love a good recall... [Los Angeles Times]
NCAA Should Be Scorned For Punting On Providing Athletes True NIL Rights
The clock is ticking.
The NCAA’s Proposed Name, Image, And Likeness (NIL) Legislation Fails College Athletes
The NCAA's proposal has three significant areas of weakness.