By: Christian Powell A petition has been filed with the National Labor Relations Board by the International Brotherhood of Professional Running Backs to create a union that is separate from…
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The “Dark Horse” Issue: How the Issue of Access Cost Katy Perry Millions
By: Rachel Moss Six notes are all it takes to be an infringer. Recently, a jury found that popstar Katy Perry’s 2013 song, “Dark Horse,” featuring Juicy J, infringed Christian…
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In Re Get Paid: A Practical Decision Amidst All of the Student Athlete Compensation Chaos
By: Andrew Jamison One of the most prevalent tensions plaguing amateur athletics throughout the nation is the issue of how, why, when, and especially if the NCAA should allow the…
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Ariana Grande’s Right to Publicity Possibly Worth $10 Million
By: Jillian Bauman Ariana Grande (“Grande”) filed suit in the Central District Court of California against retail giant Forever 21, Inc. (“Forever 21”) on September 2, 2019., alleging, inter alia,…
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The Patriots released Brown, but the conflict may be far from over
By: Kendra Penningroth When the New England Patriots released Antonio Brown last month after two women accused him of sexual assault – the team acted voluntarily.[1] The National Football League…
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Legal Obligations of Host Cities: How Olympic Athletes Are Protected During the Olympic Games
By: Sarah Ericksen The 2020 Summer Olympics are less than a year away and Tokyo has been preparing for the arrival of the Olympic athletes, coaches, and the millions of…
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Big Brother ‘Bama is Watching: Can Alabama Track Their Students To Keep Them At Football Games?
By: Anthony Studnicka The University of Alabama Crimson Tide have been a dominant force in college football for quite a while, and it doesn’t appear that their dominance seems to…
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Sit Down Saints Fans: You do not have Standing to Sue
By: Benjamin Moffitt If you are a New Orleans Saints fan, you are likely upset about the blown pass interference call in the NFC Championship game between that Saints and…
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Blown Call?
By: Trey Zandarski The National Football League (NFL) culminates in a postseason format that is win or go home. The best players around the world have battled all season vying…
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VULGAR, IMMORAL, AND SCANDALOUS (BUT NOT DISPARAGING)
By: Jake Rapp “FUCT” is a streetwear clothing line created by graphic designer Erik Brunetti in the early 1990’s.[1] Mr. Brunetti’s work is heavily influenced by the punk scene, graffiti…