Sports Law News for the Week Ending January 7th
By Bennett Liebman
NFLPA plans to investigate Antonio Brown's claims against Buccaneers
Bad ankle? Not enough targets? Antonio Brown's exit with Bucs no less confusing
Jalen Hurts FedEx Field Railing Incident Negligence Lawsuit Risk WFT
https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/jalen-hurts-fedex-1234657663/
College Athletes Employee Case FLSA Certified for Appellate Review
https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/college-athletes-employee-case-1234657539/
MLB Lockout Covid-19 Jon Gruden Roger Goodell NFL Supreme Court NLRB
https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/mlb-lockout-1234650868/
College Sports' Evolution: Learfield CRO Says Opportunities Abound
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/college-sports/2022/college-sports-evolution-learfield-1234657618/
DC trademark attorney on challenge of keeping new Washington Football Team name a secret
Washington NFL Team Punts on RedWolves Citing Trademark Issues
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/washington-nfl-team-punts-on-redwolves-citing-trademark-issues
The National Labor Relations Board Is Finally Doing Its Job
https://newrepublic.com/article/164800/jennifer-abruzzo-nlrb-enforce-biden-union-agenda
Transfer portal, NIL legislation creating "chaos" in college football
https://www.denverpost.com/2022/01/06/brenden-rice-rick-george-cu-buffs-transfer-portal-nil-ncaa/
A Review of the 2021 Legal ‎Developments
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/from-student-athletes-to-players-a-6189761/
Christine Grant Fought for Equity for Female Athletes
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/sports/christine-grant-title-ix.html
Maine To Consider NIL Law And Classifying College Athletes As Employees
https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/maine-to-consider-nil-law-and-classifying-college-athletes-as-employees/
Lack of clear NCAA rules creates confusion around NIL
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2022/01/04/lack-clear-ncaa-rules-creates-confusion-around-nil
After Chaotic 2021, NCAA Faces Reckoning On Athlete Rights
Georgia swimming and diving coach Jack Bauerle suspended by NCAA
Women's Athletes Are Big Winners In College Sports' 2021 NIL Reform
Eric Reid, Colin Kaepernick united in legal battle against NFL
https://theundefeated.com/features/eric-reid-colin-kaepernick-united-in-legal-battle-against-nfl/
NFL Says Cowboys Player Can't Fight Drug-Test Suspension
The Jets And Giants Don't Play In New York... And Someone's Suing Over It
https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/the-jets-and-giants-dont-play-in-new-york-and-someones-suing-over-it/
NFL teams face fines for asking draft prospects about sexuality and parents
Novak Djokovic's visa canceled, star player denied entry into Australia
Australian Open 2022: A Case Study On Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates At International Sporting Events
Understanding Novak Djokovic
Soccer Star Learns Lesson In 1L Contracts
https://abovethelaw.com/2021/12/soccer-star-learns-lesson-in-1l-contracts/
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