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October 23, 2024
Athletes Pause TV Revenue Suit Until NIL Deal's Fate Is Clear
A group of college athletes has agreed to stay its suit seeking a cut of NCAA television revenue in Colorado federal court, with a magistrate judge on Wednesday granting the two parties' request to pause the case while the landmark name, image and likeness settlement in a separate California case awaits approval.
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October 23, 2024
Religion Law Can't Save Sacred Worship Site, High Court Told
A law designed to protect religious freedom can't help an Apache nonprofit's bid to save a sacred worship site in Arizona from destruction, the federal government said, arguing that the tribe is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to nullify a congressional statute crafted to allow federal third-party land transfers.
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October 23, 2024
PE-Backed Cheerleading Co. Sued Over Data Breach Failures
Varsity Brands Inc., a cheerleading apparel company, faces a proposed class action in Texas federal court over its handling of a data breach that put personal information of customers in the hands of hackers.
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October 23, 2024
LeBron, Bronny James Face Crash Suit Amid Historic Debut
NBA legend LeBron James and his rookie son, Bronny James, were hit with a car accident lawsuit in California state court Tuesday, the same day they took the basketball court together for the first time as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers.
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October 23, 2024
Law Firm Accuses Ex-Paralegal Of 'Sabotage' In Bears Case
An Illinois law firm has accused one of its former paralegals of attempting to stiff the firm for work it did settling his discrimination suit against the Chicago Bears, alleging that the erstwhile employee declined to file key paperwork and deleted critical files.
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October 23, 2024
9th Circ. Orders Michael Avenatti To Be Resentenced
The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday ordered the resentencing of Michael Avenatti over his California conviction for tax violations and stealing from clients, saying the lower court made multiple mistakes when it handed down a 14-year prison term to the onetime celebrity attorney.
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October 22, 2024
UFC Fighters Win Initial OK On $375M Wage Suppression Deal
A Nevada federal judge on Tuesday gave his blessing to a $375 million settlement resolving a group of former UFC fighters' claims that the organization for years underpaid match participants, the fighters' counsel confirmed.
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October 22, 2024
Copper Mining Co. Asks High Court To Toss Sacred Site Suit
A copper mining company that wants to build operations in a tribally sacred part of the Tonto National Forest has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to toss a challenge to a Ninth Circuit ruling that allows for the transfer of nearly 2,500 acres of land.
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October 22, 2024
'A Lot Of Nerve': Judge Slams Ex-Sparks Owners' Fee Claim
A California judge overseeing a suit by former Los Angeles Sparks basketball team co-owners claiming they're owed free game tickets for life said their argument that they also deserve attorney fees because the lawsuit serves the public interest is potentially frivolous, adding, "Somebody in my view has a lot of nerve."
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October 22, 2024
Judge Tells Firm To Tighten Up Testimony In Nassar Fee Trial
A Michigan federal judge cautioned a local personal injury firm Tuesday to reel in the head of the firm on the witness stand, warning he was losing the jury in a long "inside baseball" legal discussion in his efforts to get a greater cut of fees from a Colorado firm for work on a Larry Nassar abuse settlement.
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October 22, 2024
NY Judge Trims HOA's Nuisance Suit Against Queens Stadium
A New York state court judge has pared a Forest Hills, Queens, homeowners association's nuisance suit against a local stadium owner accused of disturbing the neighborhood with lots of noise, traffic and crowds.
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October 22, 2024
Ivy League Athletes Plan To Appeal Antitrust Suit's Dismissal
A group of college athletes challenging the Ivy League's practice of prohibiting athletic scholarships told a Connecticut federal judge they plan to appeal the dismissal of their antitrust suit against Harvard and other top-tier universities.
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October 22, 2024
UFC Parent Can't Escape Remaining Wages Suit, Fighters Say
The fighters in a wage dispute against UFC that remains unsettled told a Nevada federal court that it is too early for the MMA organization's parent company, Endeavor Group, to exit the ongoing class action without proper discovery.
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October 22, 2024
WNBA Players Opt To Redo Labor Deal After Growth Season
The Women's National Basketball Players Association has opted out of its collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA and will negotiate a new deal following a season that saw massive jumps in viewers and attendance.
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October 22, 2024
Pa. Casino Must Face Suit Over Hand Sanitizer Slip-And-Fall
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Tuesday revived a woman's slip-and-fall suit against the owners of a Mount Airy casino, saying the evidence in the case can lead a jury to find that the company was negligent in installing hand sanitizer stations meant to address the COVID-19 pandemic over a marble floor.
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October 22, 2024
NJ Panel Revives Casino Tax Break Amendment
A New Jersey state appeals court has reinstated an enhanced casino tax break measure that a trial court had deemed unconstitutional, reasoning that the judge neglected to analyze the measure's interplay with the law it amended.
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October 22, 2024
A Piece Of Baseball Lore Went Over The Fence And Into Court
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run of the season caused a mad dash in the stands for a piece of baseball history. That melee has carried over into Florida state court, where at least three people are claiming ownership of the ball and its seven-figure price tag.
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October 22, 2024
Insurer Beats Sacramento Kings' COVID-19 Coverage Suit
A California federal court handed a win to the Sacramento Kings' insurer in a coverage dispute over pandemic-related losses that the basketball team and its arena operator incurred, finding that a contamination exclusion bars coverage.
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October 22, 2024
How Law Firms Get And Keep Elite Status
For decades, a handful of New York-based law firms thoroughly dominated the national consciousness when it came to power, profitability and prestige. But in today's legal market, increased movement of partners and clients from one firm to the next has begun to shake things up and create opportunities for go-getters to ascend the ranks.
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October 22, 2024
The 2024 Prestige Leaders
Check out our Prestige Leaders ranking, analysis and interactive graphics to see which firms stand out for their financial performance, attractiveness to attorneys and law students, ability to secure accolades and positive legal news media representation.
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October 22, 2024
Akin-Led Mubadala Capital Wraps 4th Fund At $3.1B
Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Capital, advised by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, on Tuesday revealed that it clinched its fourth private equity fund after securing $3.1 billion of commitments from investors.
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October 22, 2024
DraftKings, Former Exec Eye Settlement Over Noncompete
DraftKings and a former vice president accused of violating a noncompete agreement by jumping to competitor Fanatics are attempting to settle their differences, according to a Tuesday filing in Massachusetts federal court.
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October 22, 2024
Reebok Settles Testy TM Suit With Italian Shoemaker
Reebok has settled a suit claiming Italian shoemaker Autry USA LLC ripped off several of the sneaker giant's trademarks, ending a contentious case that saw Reebok seek to sanction its rival for what it termed "underhanded" tactics.
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October 21, 2024
Calif. Atty Disbarred For Gambling With Client Cash
A California attorney has been disbarred after misappropriating almost $117,000 from his clients and using much of that money for his gambling habit while claiming to be terminally ill with cancer.
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October 21, 2024
NCAA Wants Suit From Ex-College Basketball Players Tossed
The NCAA wants a New York federal court to dismiss a lawsuit by men's college basketball players that accuses the organization of exploiting their name, image and likeness by continuously replaying their highlights from March Madness, arguing that it fails in numerous ways, including time-barred claims.
Expert Analysis
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Defamation Suit Tests Lanham Act's Reach With Influencers
Recently filed in the Northern District of Texas, Prime Hydration v. Garcia, alleging defamation and Lanham Act violations based on the defendant's social media statements about the beverage brand, allows Texas courts and the Fifth Circuit to take the lead in interpreting the act as it applies to influencers, says attorney Susan Jorgensen.
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Series
Teaching Scuba Diving Makes Me A Better Lawyer
As a master scuba instructor, I’ve learned how to prepare for the unexpected, overcome fears and practice patience, and each of these skills – among the many others I’ve developed – has profoundly enhanced my work as a lawyer, says Ron Raether at Troutman Pepper.
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Lawyers Can Take Action To Honor The Voting Rights Act
As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary Tuesday, it must urgently be reinforced against recent efforts to dismantle voter protections, and lawyers can pitch in immediately by volunteering and taking on pro bono work to directly help safeguard the right to vote, says Anna Chu at We The Action.
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How 3rd Circ. Raised Bar For Constitutional Case Injunctions
The Third Circuit's decision in Delaware State Sportsmen's Association v. Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security, rejecting the relaxed preliminary injunction standards many courts have used when plaintiffs allege constitutional harms, could portend a shift in such cases in at least four ways, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.
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Proposed NIL Deal Leaves NCAA Antitrust Liability Door Open
The proposed House v. NCAA settlement filed in California federal court creates the possibility of significant direct payments to student-athletes for the first time, but the resulting framework is unlikely to withstand future antitrust scrutiny because it still represents an agreement among competitors to limit labor cost, says Yaman Desai at Lynn Pinker.
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How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market
Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.
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Considerations For Federal Right Of Publicity As AI Advances
Amid rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence technology, Congress should consider how a federal right of publicity would interact with the existing patchwork of state name, image and likeness laws, as well as other issues like scope, harm recognized and available relief, says Ross Bagley at Pryor Cashman.
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Series
Rock Climbing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Rock climbing requires problem-solving, focus, risk management and resilience, skills that are also invaluable assets in my role as a finance lawyer, says Mei Zhang at Haynes and Boone.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Dance The Legal Standard Two-Step
From rookie brief writers to Chief Justice John Roberts, lawyers should master the legal standard two-step — framing the governing standard at the outset, and clarifying why they meet that standard — which has benefits for both the drafter and reader, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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How First-Of-Its-Kind NIL Lawsuit Is Shaping College Athletics
College quarterback Jaden Rashada's recent fraudulent inducement allegations filed against the University of Florida’s head football coach in Florida federal court provide a glimpse into how universities and collectives are navigating novel name, image and likeness issues, and preview potential future legal challenges these institutions may face, say attorneys at O'Melveny.
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Series
Being A Luthier Makes Me A Better Lawyer
When I’m not working as an appellate lawyer, I spend my spare time building guitars — a craft known as luthiery — which has helped to enhance the discipline, patience and resilience needed to write better briefs, says Rob Carty at Nichols Brar.
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Lead Like 'Ted Lasso' By Embracing Cognitive Diversity
The Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” aptly illustrates how embracing cognitive diversity can be a winning strategy for teams, providing a useful lesson for law firms, which can benefit significantly from fresh, diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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Questions Remain After 3rd Circ.'s NCAA Amateurism Ruling
The Third Circuit's recent holding that college athletes can be considered employees under the FLSA adds to the trend of student-athletes obtaining new legal status in collegiate athletics, but leaves key questions unanswered, including how the economics of the decision will be applied, say attorneys at Reed Smith.
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Playing The Odds: Probing Sports Betting Allegations
With gambling-related controversies becoming a mainstay of the athletics landscape, it's essential for in-house and outside counsel to stay abreast of best practices for conducting sports betting investigations, say attorneys at Steptoe.
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Opinion
Now More Than Ever, Lawyers Must Exhibit Professionalism
As society becomes increasingly fractured and workplace incivility is on the rise, attorneys must champion professionalism and lead by example, demonstrating how lawyers can respectfully disagree without being disagreeable, says Edward Casmere at Norton Rose.