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NFL’s Richest Defender Liked It, Put A Ring On It, And Is Now Suing It For Fraud

Money can’t buy Mario Williams love, but it can sure buy huge diamonds — and plenty of lawyers. Shortly before signing the most lucrative contract ever awarded to a NFL defensive player (6-years, $100 million), Williams proposed to long-time girlfriend … Continue reading

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

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

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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Comcast, Tennis Channel & the FCC: The Essence of a Carriage Dispute

By Robbie Salaman, J.D. “Jimbo, can you DVR ABC at 8:00 for me tonight?” How many times have you asked a roommate that question? Probably a lot more today than you did five years ago. Given the growing use of … Continue reading

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

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

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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Chicago Bears Lawsuit Sheds Light On The Cost of NFL Seat Licenses

Have you ever wondered just how much dough it takes to watch an NFL game among the one-percenters in the luxury suites? Thanks to a recent lawsuit filed by the Chicago Bears, now we all know. The Bears sued Chicago-based … Continue reading

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

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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Ready To Invest Your Pension In Sports Betting?

Let’s be honest, who really needs to invest in a 401k when you can get +400 on Wichita State? Or better yet, what if one of the nation’s top hedge funds could guarantee you double digit returns based not on … Continue reading

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Rutgers Debacle Should Serve As Wake-Up Call To Sports World To Eradicate Bullying and Harassment

By Jenelle DeVits, a former NCAA Division I basketball player at the University of New Hampshire and current 3L at Hofstra Law School. Jenelle is the Co-Founder and Director of Finance and Development of GO! Athletes, Inc. Tyler Clementi committed … Continue reading

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