Sports News for the Week of September 3rd

By Bennett Liebman

Vaccine Requirements Could Convince More Than a Quarter of Unvaccinated Sports Fans, https://morningconsult.com/2021/08/31/vaccine-requirements-sports-movies/

NFL Fraud Case Ends In Mistrial As Tempers Flare On Jury

https://www.law360.com/articles/1418267

Feds Drop 'Varsity Blues' Racketeering Conspiracy Charges

https://www.law360.com/articles/1417963

USA Gymnastics Floats $425M Ch. 11 Plan For Abuse Victims

https://www.law360.com/articles/1418022

USA Gymnastics, Abuse Victims Reach $425 Million Bankruptcy Deal

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/usa-gymnastics-abuse-victims-reach-425-million-bankruptcy-deal?context=search&index=0&campaign=D02A7B78-0BDB-11EC-9E68-

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Vizquel Accuser Didn't Report Alleged Harassment

https://www.law360.com/articles/1417750

Soccer Player Kaku Breached Contract By Signing With Saudi Club

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/soccer-player-kaku-breached-contract-by-signing-with-saudi-club?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=lawdesk&utm_campaign=0000017b-a1d6-d204-af7f-a5dfa5a10001&campaign=CDCAFF9C-0BEF-11EC-B6DA-092D50017A06

Considerations for Entering Into a Student-Athlete NIL Agreement

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/considerations-for-entering-into-a-student-athlete-nil-agreement?utm_medium=lawdesk&utm_source=twitter&campaign=EA5A6296-0B9B-11EC-A11F-FF0950017A06

California accelerates NCAA athlete pay law

https://www.politico.com/states/california/story/2021/08/31/california-accelerates-ncaa-athlete-pay-law-to-take-effect-wednesday-9427196

Why women and social media stars are becoming college sports' big winners

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/02/why-women-and-social-media-stars-are-becoming-college-sports-big-winners

Dealmaking Pitfalls in NCAA's New NIL Policy

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/dealmaking-pitfalls-in-ncaas-new-nil-po-55414/

Inside Maryland's law allowing college athletes to make money

https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2021/09/01/inside-maryland-nil-law.html

College NIL Athlete Protections Get Short Shrift as New Era Unfolds

https://www.sportico.com/leagues/college-sports/2021/college-nil-athlete-protections-1234638258/

Ron Burkle Lawsuit Sacramento MLS Stadium

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2021/ron-burkle-lawsuit-1234638273/

Tax Crimes Randolph Morris Chinese Basketball Association Income

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2021/tax-crimes-randolph-morris-1234638286/

Jaguars respond to NFLPA probe following Urban Meyer's vaccination comments

https://theathletic.com/news/jaguars-respond-to-nflpa-probe-following-urban-meyers-vaccination-comments/qQknMUtDil6W?source=twitterhq

Knicks Player's Ex-Agent Says Rival's Truck Gift Crossed Line

https://www.law360.com/articles/1418343

20 States Sue Biden Admin Over LGBT Directives, Guidance for School Sports

https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2021/september/20-states-sue-biden-admin-over-lgbt-directives-guidance-for-school-sports-and-workplace

Judge rejects attempt by NFL, Rams and Kroenke to move relocation lawsuit from St. Louis

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/judge-rejects-attempt-by-nfl-rams-and-kroenke-to-move-relocation-lawsuit-from-st-louis/article_0840d77d-db71-567d-b2b3-228244f532c5.html

Trustee seeks court's permission to sue Tom Dundon in bankruptcy

https://theathletic.com/2802682/2021/09/02/trustee-seeks-courts-permission-to-sue-tom-dundon-in-bankruptcy-case-of-failed-football-league/?source=emp_shared_article

Sponsorship Empire Such as Roger Federer's Sparks an Interesting Debate: Do Celebrities Make the Brand or Do the Brand Make the Celebrities

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/sponsorship-empire-such-as-roger-9676531/

Athletes Sue W. Michigan University Over Vaccine Mandate

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/coronavirus/soccer-players-sue-w-michigan-university-over-vaccine-mandate?context=search&index=0&campaign=A0B106D4-0AF3-11EC-9344-C5DA4F017A06&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=lawdesk

Benjamin Mendy's criminal charges - employment, sporting & financial repercussions

https://www.lawinsport.com/topics/item/benjamin-mendy-s-criminal-charges-employment-sporting-financial-repercussions-2?utm_content=178499897&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-145208608

Notre Dame Debit Card Deal Shows Banks Pay Up to Push Fee Products

https://www.sportico.com/business/finance/2021/notre-dame-debit-card-1234638484/

SEX SCANDAL IN THE SEC, SEX SCANDAL IN THE SEC: Ole Miss Softball Coach Is In Hot Water For Secretly Hooking Up With One Of Her Players

https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/3381748/sex-scandal-in-the-sec-ole-miss-softball-coach-is-in-hot-water-for-secretly-hooking-up-with-one-of-her-players

US Department of Interior's Decision on Florida Sports Betting Compact Likely to Inspire Future Gaming Expansion If It Survives Pending Legal Challenge

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-department-of-interior-s-decision-on-1473045/