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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

“Prime Equity” and the NIL Era: Shedeur Sanders’ Contract Ushers in a New Legal Framework for Pro Athlete Compensation

As personal branding becomes a central axis of sports business, professional athlete contracts are evolving to reflect that reality. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the NFL rookie contract of Shedeur Sanders,...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

American Needle Settlement to End Nine-Year Litigation

On February 16, American Needle Inc. reached an agreement in principle with the National Football League to settle its claims. A settlement between the parties would mark the end of an antitrust litigation that has been...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Trademark, Copyright &...

Sue-per Bowl Shuffle 2014: The Year in NFL-Related Intellectual Property Litigation

Heading into this year’s Super Bowl party season, there are two things every lawyer should be concerned about. First, why can’t your team get it together? Second, what do you do if you are asked to explain to your friends and...more

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits...

Where Did My Customer Go? Some Pleading Parameters for Tortious Interference

A Federal court in New York recently provided some pleading parameters for employers for claims of tortious interference with business relations....more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Three Point Shot - May 2014

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Tiger Woods Misses the Cut in Golf Memorabilia Dispute - Tiger Woods skipped The Masters this year for the first time in 20 years because he was recuperating from back surgery. But his back may not be the only source...more

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