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Mayer Brown

DAZN v Coupang: English Court of Appeal Blows the Final Whistle on FIFA Club World Cup Broadcasting Rights Dispute

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In DAZN Limited v Coupang Corp the English Court of Appeal has held that informal messages exchanged via WhatsApp and email were sufficient to form a binding contract to sublicence the broadcast rights to the 2025 FIFA Club...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Gambling on Guarantees

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The current dispute between the Las Vegas Raiders (“Raiders”) and Christian Wilkins (“Wilkins”) is more than a football headline; it underscores how fragile the concept of “guaranteed” money can be—not only in sports but also...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The Cost of An Early Payday: Lessons from Tatis Jr.'s Advance Financing Agreement

In professional sports, financial windfalls often come after years of uncertainty and risk. Fernando Tatis Jr., the San Diego Padres right fielder, provides a striking example. Early in his minor league career, he accepted a...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Fourth-and-Null: Ohio Aims to Void Athlete Deals That Go Beyond Final Whistle

On March 18, 2025, State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Ty D. Matthews (R-Findley) introduced House Bill 184. This bill is aimed at preventing college athletes from being locked into name, image, and likeness...more

Kaufman & Canoles

Key Takeaways from the NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit and Today’s Ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals

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Two NASCAR Cup Series race teams, 23XI Racing, an organization co-owned by basketball star Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports, are engaged in litigation against NASCAR regarding claims of antitrust violations against...more

A&O Shearman

Horizontal agreements: Is arbitration part of the rules of the game?

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In a recent judgment, the High Court implied an agreement to arbitrate disputes between two parties with no direct contractual relations based on each of the parties’ express, independent agreement to comply with the rules of...more

Segal McCambridge

TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 10 | Law in the Arena: Exploring Equine Legal Matters with Kimbrell Hines

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In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge senior associate Kimbrell Hines to explore the unique and often misunderstood world of equine law. Kimbrell draws...more

Weintraub Tobin

The Briefing: The Stanley Cup Clash - A Trademark Battle (Podcast)

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Did you know the popular Stanley Travel Cup is tied to Stanley Black & Decker? A lawsuit is brewing over trademark rights and branding disputes. Is PMI overstepping, or is Stanley Black & Decker overreaching? Weintraub Tobin...more

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The Briefing: The Stanley Cup Clash - A Trademark Battle

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Did you know the popular Stanley Travel Cup is tied to Stanley Black & Decker? A lawsuit is brewing over trademark rights and branding disputes. Is PMI overstepping, or is Stanley Black & Decker overreaching? Weintraub Tobin...more

Butler Snow LLP

A Rory for the Rest of Us (Litigants): Golf’s World No. 1 sees the hazard of high-dollar commercial litigation

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Rory McIlroy is the number one ranked golfer in the world. He won back-to-back major tournaments last year and is looking for the “career grand slam” with a win this April at the Masters Tournament, the only major win he...more

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