From The Legal Field

CrossFit Inc. Sets Precedent

What kind of workout can one expect on their first visit to a CrossFit box (gym)? The workout will usually consist of a 500-meter row, 40 air squats, 30 sit-ups, 20 pushups and 10 pull-ups. This “baseline” workout is usually used to assess the new client’s initial fitness level. An Affiliate owner would never suspect…

Troubling Times For Johnny Football

On Janurary 29th, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel (aka “Johnny Football”) was accused of assaulting his former girlfriend Colleen Crowley. The assault charge is just another notch in the “troubled belt” of Manziel. Since winning the Heisman trophy in 2012, Manziel has failed to live up to his college potential. Manziel would go on to…

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Cheerleading Copyright Case

Between October 2016 and June 2017, the Supreme Court will decide if cheerleading uniforms can be protected under copyright law. Varsity, an athletic clothier, holds multiple copyright designs for cheerleading uniforms. In fact, Star attempted to enter the cheerleading uniform market in 2010 and was immediately sued for copyright infringement by Varsity. The appeals court…

Goodell’s Absolute Power

Yesterday, an arbitrator ruled in favor of the NFL against the Players Association to uphold the league’s personal conduct policy. The Personal Conduct Policy, which was implemented in 2014, affords commissioner Roger Goodell the power to place a player on the exempt list, or grant leave without pay. Prior to his ruling, the arbitrator encouraged…

Porsche Cleared of Responsibility

Back on November 30, 2013, actor Paul Walker, best known for his role in the Fast and Furious franchise died in a car crash. Walker was killed in the crash while friend, and experienced driver, Roger Rodas was driving a Porsche Carrera GT. Reports from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated the Porsche went…

NBA May Pull All-Star Game

March 23rd North Carolina’s General Assembly passed the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act in a special session, where Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2 (“HB2”). HB2 requires every multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility that is designed for use to be designed and used only by individuals based on their biological sex. There…

U.S. Women earn the glory, Men earn the money

Since FIFA held their first Women’s World Cup in 1991, the U.S. Women’s National Team (“USWNT”) has been steadily growing in popularity. In fact, in 2015 the Women’s World Cup final was the most-watched soccer match in U.S. television history for both men and women, averaging 25.4 million viewers. To compare, the 2015 NBA Finals…

“Don’t Bring Your Kid To Work Day”

Last week, baseball fans were stunned to hear of Adam LaRoche’s retirement. Shortly thereafter, the reason for his retirement was revealed: the White Sox asked for LaRoche to limit his son’s access to the clubhouse. It is rumored that Major League Baseball Player’s Association may file a grievance against the White Sox on LaRoche’s behalf….

“Custody Battle” for CrossFit Kids

In 2005, CrossFit Inc. licensed Jeff and Mikki Martin to create the official program known as CrossFit Kids. The Martins have been affiliate owners since 2003, and have always had a passion for bringing the sport to both the elderly, and specifically kids. The Martins prided themselves on teaching fundamental movements, and promoting the “small gains”…

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….