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Ace up his Sleeve: Kobe Reclaiming his LMHS Gear from his Mother

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Alex

Kobe Bryant’s mother Pamela is doing her best to auction her son’s basketball memorabilia, including his signature #24 jersey from his freshman year at Lower Merion High School — the only other time he wore the number that inevitably will … Continue reading →

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Singh’ing in a Rain of Deer Antler Spray

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Alex

Professional golfer and former Masters winner Vijay Singh has sued the PGA Tour, Inc. (“PGA”), claiming damage to his reputation in the wake of its “deer antler spray” doping probe, which was later dropped.  Singh has filed in New York, … Continue reading →

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Lance & USPS: Usurping Sponsors’ Payments from Steroid-users

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Alex

As expected, the United States Justice Department has intervened in Floyd Landis’ whistleblower suit against Lance Armstrong, United States Postal Service (“USPS”) team director Johan Bruyneel, and team management company Tailwind Sports. The U.S. government filed its complaint in the … Continue reading →

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Level Playing Field? An Analysis of the Jock Tax

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Alex

Another exciting tax season has come and gone, as many of our attorney readers can look forward to helping pay the refunds distributed to our indebted law student followers. Most Americans have a relatively simple return in that they live … Continue reading →

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99 Problems, and the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement is Apparently One

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Alex

Jay-Z wanted a music label, so he became the CEO of Def Jam Recordings, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, and the founder of Roc Nation. Jay-Z wanted to create a clothing line … enter Roca Wear. Jay-Z wanted to make a … Continue reading →

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NJ Sports Wagering: Judiciary Passes the Ball to Federal Legislature

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Alex

By Alex S. Weiner, Esq. And so continues the saga of New Jersey’s Sports Wagering Law.[1] The State of New Jersey and intervening defendant New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Inc. have filed to appeal the February 28, 2013 decision[2] of … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Upcoming: Could Your Next Client Be a Thoroughbred Horse?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Alex

This season marks the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby, which has come to be known by race fans as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”  Between animal rights analysts, however, this most popular of horse racing events stands … Continue reading →

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Criminal Charges for Clean Hockey Hit? Magistrate Says No

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Alex

Athletes are occasionally liable for torts committed during sporting contests. This has occurred most notably when players step outside the lines and exceed what is appropriate for play. In obscene instances, criminal charges may also surface. In one of the … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Implications of FIFA’s Hijab Ban

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Alex

In a questionable 2007 decision, international soccer organization FIFA banned the wearing of hijabs by Islamic women players during matches.  The ban of the traditional headscarf, which is often required of Muslim women, affected their right to play the sport.  … Continue reading →

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Mets’ Financial Responsibility Amid Court Ruling on Madoff Scheme

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Alex

Yet another chapter has begun in the saga of the New York Mets organization’s financial responsibility in Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, which collapsed over three years ago.  U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff for the Southern District of New York … Continue reading →

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