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

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

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

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

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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“Waiving” The Checkered Flag When Racing Turns Deadly

In light of the tragic death of IndyCar racer Dan Wheldon this past year, The Legal Blitz elected to investigate some of the courtroom consequences that could theoretically surface in its aftermath. In the event of any accident of this … Continue reading

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A Deal as Sweet as Maple Syrup

The majority owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors sold its stake in the company that owns both teams.  The Legal Blitz caught up with Jeffrey MacIntosh, a professor of corporate law at the University of Toronto Faculty … Continue reading

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Unshakeable Pugilist to Unhealthy & Penniless

“Mickey Loves Ya” While You’re a Prize Fighter, but Who Looks Out for Boxers Afterward? In an era dazzled with heavyweight names such as George Foreman, Larry Holmes, and Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier nevertheless held his ground as one of … Continue reading

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An NBA-Sized Foot in Your Mouth

Jeffrey Kessler is one of the most decorated sports lawyers in the nation.  He has represented clients related to just about every major league.  It came as no surprise that the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) chose such veteran talent … Continue reading

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Supporting Children Without a Pro Athlete Salary

T.O.’s decision to hold a poorly-attended workout instead of appearing at his scheduled family court hearing illustrates the well-documented connection between professional athletes and child support payments over the years. Last year, for example, the Jets provided Antonio Cromartie with … Continue reading

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