From The Legal Field

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….

Bond. Money Bond.

Daniel Craig has transformed what has become one of the most coveted roles in movie history. Craig has taken the role of James Bond back to the basics, encapsulating the true essence of what creator/author Ian Fleming had in mind for the character. This “new” (although technically original) version of Bond, has transcended the MI6 agent…

Concussion…

With the release of Will Smith’s latest movie “Concussion” being a little over a week away, it has already managed to cause a stir in the world of sports. It has not only “rattled the cage” of the NFL, but it has also caused other sports, such as youth soccer, to implement stricter guidelines to…

FanDuel and DraftKings Must Overcome New Hurdles in New York

Eric, Schneiderman, State Attorney of New York, has officially sued FanDuel and DraftKings, two fantasy sports websites for avoiding the New York Tax on gambling. FanDuel and DraftKings are both moderately new internet sites that allow participants to create a roster based on “skill” and modify this roster on a weekly, or daily basis. Of…

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…

Fantasy “Gambling” Headed for the Bench?

This past Tuesday, the New York Attorney General issued cease and desist letters to both FanDuel and DraftKings in an effort to stop the popular daily fantasy sports websites within the state. The AG referred to the sites as “no different than Las Vegas bookies.” Last Monday, Fan Duel and Draft Kings filed temporary restraining orders to…

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…

Soccer is going soft…

Is the next generation of soccer players a bunch of “softies”? Soccer was a major part of my childhood and is still a part of my life today. My days in competitive sports were much more brutal compared to today’s standards. I only got a trophy when my team actually won. I was not congratulated…

CrossFit Goes to Court?

What were to happen to fitness if we were to take movements from powerlifting, combine it with gymnastics and cardio, and put it all together in one workout? Well, you get one of the fastest growing, high endurance, high-intensity fitness competitions in the world today, known as CrossFit. CrossFit has become one of the fastest…