The proposed guarantees of equal pay, which span across all industries, trigger a new set of considerations for clubs with professional men’s and women’s teams. Employers are duty-bound to organize and operate in accordance with the Equal Pay Act (EPA). This obligation isn’t exempted in the area of professional sports, where the issue of player…
Soccer, or association football as it is more popularly known worldwide, is currently experiencing immense growth in the United States, encompassing both men’s and women’s leagues. On numerous occasions, the issue of professionalizing women’s soccer has been a focal point of lengthy conversations. In these contexts, the significance of proper real estate management is becoming…
In a bid to address some medicine’s most pressing and contentious issues, a captivating seminar has been scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, from 28th February to 1st March – the ‘Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar’. The seminar will be tackling a series of complex topics with the aim of creating meaningful…
A pending case before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is set to determine whether college athletes should be considered employees under federal labor law. The case, which began its hearings on November 7, has been filed against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the University of Southern California, and the Pac-12 Conference, and could…
Renowned professional golfer and Masters winner Patrick Reed has stirred the legal world, recently calling for a presiding Florida federal judge to recuse himself from two defamation lawsuits. Reed is keen on the dismissals made last month to be reconsidered in federal courts. The lawsuits are testament to the complexity of legal disputes in the…
Tax law is frequently perceived as a formidable discipline reserved only for accountants and those with a passion for organization and detail. This reputation, however, should not dissuade potential students. It can be argued that the popular apprehension towards tax law comes from a rather late introduction to the subject. Most law students only encounter…
Lawrence Burian, a former executive vice president and chief legal officer at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp, has been appointed by LIV Golf as the new chief operating officer. This significant move on part of LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed golf league, comes some months after the news about a major deal that the league made…
The dynamics of the college sports arena are changing. An emergent solution to the demanding push to transform collegiate student-athletes into employees appears be on the horizon. With the disparity and lack of uniformity in state name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws causing an uneven playing field, sports bodies and universities are being forced to…
Albania’s former Prime Minister, Sali Berisha, and his son-in-law have been charged with corruption and money laundering charges related to a controversial land deal. The charges were laid by the Albanian prosecutors following their investigations into a land deal which saw the grounds of a sports club being privatized. [More details] The Special Prosecutor’s Office…
In the world of collegiate sports, significant events are unfolding. As though in the final moments of a high-stakes game, The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is looking to Congress for legislation that could deeply impact the future of the industry. During their meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee held an…
The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a temporary stay on an order that backed the state gaming compact that gives exclusive sports betting rights in Florida to the Seminole Tribe. Such a decision comes amidst a tangle of legal disputes and holds potential impacts for the booming sports betting industry, regulators, gaming…
US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was arrested in Russia this Wednesday due to failing to register as a “foreign agent.” Kurmasheva, who writes for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and holds dual citizenship for both Russia and the United States, travelled to Russia in May following a family emergency. As per the details provided by RFE/RL,…
In what is considered one of the largest scandals in the history of major league baseball, the 1919 World Series ‘Black Sox Scandal’ involving ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson and eight other players of the Chicago White Sox resurfaces today with newfound facts. An old transcript recently made public reveals detailed information about the events that transpired…
The rise of professional women’s sports leagues, particularly soccer, has underscored the necessity for clubs to focus as much on employment laws and human resources as they do on performance and winning. Law firm Flaster Greenberg PC has initiated a three-part series on the specific topic of parental leave in sports, exploring leave related to…
In a case that further explores the complexities of intellectual property rights, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois have claimed victory in their fight against Vintage Brand LLC and Sportswear Inc., otherwise known as Prep Sport. The ongoing battle concerns the “Chief Illiniwek” logo that bears historical significance to the University, yet…
California has recently passed a law to establish a public pension fund for mixed martial art professionals. Under the act, the State Athletic Commission within the California Department of Consumer Affairs is required to create a new state-run retirement benefit plan. This plan will be administered for the benefit of qualifying mixed martial artists and…
In September 2020, as a response to the impact of the global pandemic and to address the challenges faced by an already struggling high street, the UK government introduced a significant modification of the Use Classes Order – the creation of the new and wide-ranging Use Class E. This action involved the expansion of permitted…
Tenet Healthcare’s subsidiary, Conifer Revenue Cycle Solutions, along with Insight Global and Adidas America, are allegedly facing three separate class action lawsuits due to purported failure in revealing a wage scale or salary range for job positions. This information is a critical prerequisite according to Washington state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. These complaints, which…
The U.S. Supreme Court has recently intervened in the ongoing dispute about sports betting in Florida. This has inevitably generated many questions for corporate legal practitioners with interest in tribal law, gaming law, and federal-state relations. On Oct. 12, 2023, the Supreme Court ordered a stay on the District of Columbia Circuit’s ruling in West…
The Wisconsin State Assembly moved to limit transgender youth rights on Thursday, passing three bills that ban gender-affirming care for minors and restrict transgender participation in sports. To transform these propositions into governing law, they require advancement through the State Senate and subsequent approval from Governor Tony Evers. However, Governor Evers has publicly declared his…
The applicability of Title IX in schools extends beyond sports, affecting other areas including dress codes – a point that’s being increasingly discussed among legal experts. A recent opinion piece published on JD Supra addresses the matter in the context of “morality codes” in schools. While the article provides limited information due to its personal-blog…
Welcome to “Three Point Shot”, a newsletter uniquely crafted for professionals in the intersections of sports and law. This is an initiative by the esteemed Sports Law Group at Proskauer bringing to its audience the most recent developments in sports-related legal news, including practical insights and thought pieces enveloped in a convenient package. September 2023’s…
In a recent ruling, United States District Judge J. Paul Oetken denied a motion by the multinational corporation Nike, Inc. (Nike) to disqualify counsel on behalf of their defendant, Lululemon USA Inc. (Lululemon). The ruling was on May 1, 2023, and pertains to an action concerning patents linked to Nike’s Flyknit shoe technology. Nike, a…
In one of the most eagerly anticipated periods in the sporting calendar, the Major League Baseball (MLB) Postseason has set the stage alight, paving the way for the World Series, which will begin on October 27, 2023. Making the most of this seasonal peak, some of the world’s most significant media players are already looking…
In Puerto Rico, two recently enacted sports-related employment laws have made significant alterations to pay and anti-discrimination protections for athletes, as well as extended leave protections. These new laws are of particular importance for athletes who are pregnant and for those representing Puerto Rico in official sports competitions, such as athletes, coaches, and specialized personnel….