GaryPlayer
Autographs and collectibles can outlive a sports icon’s career, but who owns them once they are signed? When athletes gift or sell memorabilia, questions of control and ownership can arise.
After failing to renew their second-tier status, the NASL sued the USSF, leading to a substantial damages award. The initial amount was set at $500 million, but it was later reduced to $375 million. By: Marina Ghazarian
AthleteTesting
Recent lawsuit from the 2024 Olympic drug testing procedure has been dropped but the world still wants a reform of the testing process
rap
Drake’s lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us" raises key legal issues such as defamation, streaming fraud, and the industry’s role in rap beef. As UMG moves to dismiss, the case highlights the ongoing debate over rap lyrics as evidence and the intersection of hip-hop and the law.
netflix
Pepperdine University is suing Netflix for using strikingly similar features for the basketball team in their new series, “Running Point,” and for unauthorized use of Pepperdine’s trademarks and branding By: Marina Ghazarian
ReggieBush
Reggie Bush had his Heisman stripped in 2010 for accepting gifts, violating outdated NCAA rules. His case helped pave the way for athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness through NIL.
antitrust
The Ticketmaster crash in 2022 sparked widespread antitrust scrutiny, with ongoing litigation targeting monopolistic practices in entertainment services. Challenges could redefine competition and innovation in digital entertainment.
Sports and Entertainment stories by AUWCL students.
Cleveland sues the Cleveland Browns claiming they violated the “Modell Law,” Browns respond saying the statute is unconstitutional. By: Marina Ghazarian
Judge grants approval of preliminary settlement regarding three NCAA court cases, resulting in $2.8 billion in damages awarded to past and present collegiate athletes.
The NFL fines players and coaches who speak out against officials in the media. Many fans do not understand why. Could the reason be to prevent lawsuits?
The threat to journalistic integrity may require news media to seek alternatives to protect their work and reporters from government scrutiny and unwanted litigation. An option for protection may be turning to entertainment law.
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