The Power of Endorsement Deals: Is Equity the New Compensation?
Professional athletes are becoming brands; walking, talking brands. Their success on the playing field adds value to their brand. Ultimately, companies want to use the athlete’s brand to sell their...
View ArticleJudge Alludes to Dismissal of Caddy Ad Lawsuit
At a hearing on Thursday, December 3, 2015, U.S. District Judge Vince Chabbria indicated that he is likely to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit brought by professional caddies against PGA Tour, Inc. In...
View ArticleUniversity of Arkansas Files Suit Against Counterfeit Retailers
On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, the University of Arkansas’ Board of Trustees filed a suit seeking to stop a “massive network” of counterfeit websites selling fake or unregistered Razorback merchandise....
View ArticleNike ‘Jumps’ Over Photographer Who Sued Over Iconic ‘Jumpman’ Logo
Nike’s namesake comes from the Greek Goddess of Victory and the sportswear giant once again lived up to their legendary name by scoring a second victory in the Ninth Circuit. The Sports Law Insider...
View ArticleCubs Fan Files Copyright Suit against the Team over Souvenir Design
On Friday, August 17th, a retired Michigan advertiser filed suit against the Chicago Cubs, alleging that the Cubs stole his design for 1984 souvenirs and reused the design for 2017 souvenirs without...
View ArticleNFL Sued by Former Athletes over Pro Bowl Promotionals
World Sports Alumni Inc. (WSA), a sports marketing firm, is suing the NFL and a chapter of the National Football League Alumni Association (NFLAA) over the use of former athletes’ names and pictures in...
View ArticleTCPA Lawsuit Against Tampa Bay Lightning Reaches Class Settlement
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against the Tampa Bay Lightning, in which a fan claimed that the NHL team violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by flooding him...
View ArticleWhat a Knockout! Disgruntled Fans Suit Down for the Count
The May 2, 2015 match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, promoted as the “Fight of the Century,” saw two of this generation’s most prominent figures in boxing go head-to-head for 12...
View ArticleFore! Jack Nicklaus Sues Maker of Golf Training Technology for Trademark...
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has sued PowerPro Sports LLC, alleging that they are unlawfully using his likeness and trademarks without his permission to promote a product. Nicklaus Companies LLC, Jack...
View ArticleFalse or Frivolous? The Court Will Decide Whether Concussion Testing...
ImPACT Applications, Inc. filed suit on October 29, 2019 against its competitor, Concussion Management, LLC f/k/a XLNTbrain, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. In its...
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