The College Football Championship is all that is left to another exciting college football season. Realistically, a majority of players will never play football again, but for those who have their hopes set on the NFL now is the time to find an agent. For many this will make or break their chance at being…
Author: James Landry
Manning and HGH-gate
Last night, it was reported that during an undercover independent investigation by Al Jazeera, evidence found that Peyton Manning was involved with HGH use in the NFL. The report specifically stated that Peyton Manning’s wife had received shipments for Peyton’s use. Peyton Manning may have a case of defamation against Al Jazeera if the claim is false….
Legal Pressure Differentiates DraftKings and FanDuel
Although many think that Daily Fantasy Sport (DFS) leagues are the same, the way DraftKings and FanDuel have tackled recent legal concerns illustrates just how different two leagues can be. Recently, the New York Attorney General issued cease and desist orders to both companies, despite DFS gaining support from investors. Specifically, the orders allege that the DFS leagues are in…
Edelman’s Costly Injury
New England Patriots Wide Receiver Julian Edelman suffered a “true Jones fracture” in his left foot during the Week 10 game versus the New York Giants. Edelman’s injury will not only derail the Patriots offense this year, but cost Edelman a significant amount of money as well. Typically speaking, this type of injury usually takes anywhere between 8 to…
Fallout is Too Boston for MLB
Fallout 4 was released this week, and it has been widely viewed as one of the most anticipated games of this year. The setting is in the historic city of Boston, after a nuclear apocalypse. The game digs deep into real-world detail and character customization, including sites such as Fenway Park, in addition to the ability to have your…
Bush v St. Louis
Reggie Bush is filing a gross negligence lawsuit against the city of St. Louis, who owns the Edward Jones Dome. Bush tore his MCL while slipping on exposed concrete on the sideline of Edward Jones Stadium. Gross negligence is a conscious and voluntary disregard of the need to use reasonable care, which is likely to…
Just Shake It Off
Taylor Swift has no need to worry about the $42 million lawsuit that has been filed against her. Jesse Graham, whose real name is Jesse Braham, is suing Swift for allegedly stealing lyrics from his song “Haters Gone Hate” and using them in her song “Shake it Off”. In analyzing this case the Court is…
Daily Fantasy Sports Gain Support Even With Questions Looming
Yesterday two of the biggest names in the NFL defended Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, and Robert Kraft, the owner of The Kraft Group and the New England Patriots. While NFL teams are not allowed to individually invest in DFS the owner groups can, and these two have…
“Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius Released From Prison
The former Olympian Oscar Pistorius was released from his South African prison this past Monday, October 19th, after only serving almost one year or about 20% of his sentence. He is being allowed to serve the remainder 4 years of his sentence under house arrest. Compare this to the United States Federal Prison system. If…
From The Legal Field 