It is no secret that J.R. Smith enjoys tattoos. So, when he was seen with a new calf tattoo, no one was surprised, except maybe the NBA. Smith’s new tattoo says, “Supreme” in a specific font that is specific to the company “Supreme”. Supreme, for those who are not aware, is an expensive street-wear brand…
Category: Contract
Tampa Bay Rays Not Done Yet
Just because the Tampa Bay Rays missed the MLB playoffs does not mean their season is over. The Rays have an ongoing battle in the Florida court system against their previous concessionaire, Centerplate. In December 2017, the Rays brought suit against Centerplate alleging breach of contract and negligence. The suit stated Centerplate, “surreptitiously cut corners,…
MGM’s Gamble with the NBA
This afternoon, the NBA announced that they have entered into a 3-year partnership worth more than $25 million with MGM Resorts International. This deal makes the NBA the first major sports league to set up an exclusive gambling partnership. However, what do these partnerships mean for competitors, like FanDuel and DraftKings? The NBA deal with…
Merger of DraftKings & FanDuel Unlikely to Survive
Now that DraftKings and FanDuel have announced their merger intentions I am going to tell you why it is likely to be blocked. Under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, antitrust regulators from the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission now have the opportunity to review the merger and its effect on…
Padres Hiding the Ball
In July 2016, the Boston Red Sox made a crucial decision to trade their highly coveted prospect, Anderson Espinoza, for San Diego Padres pitcher Drew Pomeranz. The trade seemed like a no-brainer for the Red Sox, a franchise which re-tooled their starting rotation in the off-season and positioned itself to make a big run at winning…
Hopeless
This past week, the U.S. Soccer team terminated the contract of their infamous goalie Hope Solo. For 17 years, Solo was the face of the U.S. Women’s National Team, leading the women to world cup championships, Olympic victories, and receiving notoriety for a sport that is still “up and coming” in the country. Solo helped…
Sweet Home Missouri
The Rams have officially made the move from St. Louis to Los Angeles, but they are trying to withhold on completely moving. Over the weekend, it was reported that the Rams are offering new player contracts with language stating the laws of Missouri, not California, in order to control the relationship between player and team….
Caddies Lose Lawsuit v. PGA Tour
Caddies who work for the PGA Tour filed suit a year ago, in Federal court in California, for being forced to wear corporate logos on bibs and becoming ‘human billboards’. The lawsuit also stated that the PGA threatened to prevent the caddies from working if they did not wear the bibs. The Court dismissed the…
On to the Next One: Roc Nation Sues Rita Ora
Popular recording artist Rita Ora filed a lawsuit about six weeks ago in an attempt to split from her label Roc Nation. The suit was filed in California and claims the record executives pushed Ora aside, “orphaned,” her when the label began to lose interest in her after focusing attention on other ventures, such as…
An Agents Job Until the NFL Draft
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…
From The Legal Field 