By: Shayna Stuart* *Shayna Stuart is an attorney at Richards & Moskowitz, PLC, was the 2017-2018 Notes and Comments Editor for SELJ, and she also worked as a research assistant…
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Sherman Act SmackDown: WWE Slammed with Antitrust Suit
By: Christian Stefo-Lestinsky World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been hit with an antitrust lawsuit filed by one of its leading competitors, Major League Wrestling (MLW).[1] The suit, filed in the…
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Russia’s Teenage Pawn: The Doping Scandal of Figure Skating Favorite, Kamila Valieva
By: Tiarra Reed Russia is no stranger to doping allegations within international sports. In 2016, the World Anti-Doping Agency (“Agency”) was informed of Russia’s elaborate scheme to securing doping athletes…
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Blueprint for Relocation Lawsuits: San Diegans followed St. Louis with a Complaint of Their Own
By Ethan Randecker The NFL has a record of success in lawsuits for teams leaving their beloved cities and fans.[1] That was until St. Louis sued the NFL and the…
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Diamond Baseball Holdings – A Conflict-of-Interest, According to the MLBPA
By Jake Mantin In December of 2021, Endeavor – a multimedia corporation with expertise in media, sports, and talent representation[1] – created Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) in a move to…
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Brian Flores Lawsuit: Shining a light on injustices within the NFL and issues with the Rooney Rule
By Grant Mantell On February 1st, 2022, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores brought a class action lawsuit against the National Football League and all 32 NFL teams, alleging…
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Texas Passes Bill Regarding Transgender Student Athletes
By: Michael Kempton On Monday, October 25, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed House Bill 25 into law.[1] It requires interscholastic sports teams at public schools to allow only students…
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A Jab for your Job: Washington State Terminates Football Coach Nick Rolovich for Failure to get Vaccinated for COVID-19
By: Alex Kirby The former head coach for Washington State University’s football team, Nick Rolovich, was terminated on October 18, 2021 for failing to get vaccinated for COVID-19.[1] Coach Rolovich’s…
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The Billion Dollar Break Up: Saint Louis sues the L.A. Rams
By: Andrew Craig Rodger Goodell and the 32 NFL team owners are not the most likeable figures in professional sports. These men have not exactly handled recent issues such as…
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Gamble on, Arizona! It’s Time to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
By Julianna Danza You can now feel the rush and excitement of placing bets on your favorite sports teams in the comfort of your home, gym or favorite coffee shop…