Creative accounting needed.
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More money, more problems.
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Who makes the treatment decision?
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Athletes and entertainers may be on their own.
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Too much information (sharing).
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The player’s parents may get their day in court.
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Does the labor agreement apply?
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A choice between labor and antitrust law. Continue Reading ›
Case stalls over procedure, and some potential adverse witnesses. Continue Reading ›
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As we welcome 2025, here are 10 must-read Constangy bulletins and blog posts from 2024, highlighting insights that guided our readers through important legal developments, workplace issues, and the challenges in cybersecurity and data privacy. Continue Reading ›
We expect a big win for the Players Association.
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Is NWSL merger ahead? Continue Reading ›
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Back to the 1-yard line.
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Two leagues for how long?
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Athletes, too, are protected by law.
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No good deed goes unpunished.
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The race discrimination case of Coach Brian Flores against the National Football League and some of its clubs has made no meaningful progress since it was filed in February 2022. Continue Reading ›
A lesson in risk tolerance and leverage.
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Safety first.
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How far is a union’s reach?
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Will Gruden fight on?
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This week, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed a lower court holding that Jon Gruden, former head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, did not have to arbitrate his claims against the National Football League and Commissioner Roger Goodell. Mr. Gruden, whose claims relate to his forced resignation in October 2021, now faces the prospect of an arbitration process that may – or may not – be controlled by Commissioner Goodell. Continue Reading ›
Better late than never.
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What will change?
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Swing and a miss. Continue Reading ›
There’s a flag on the play. Continue Reading ›
The players say, “No thanks.” Continue Reading ›
You can’t please everyone. Continue Reading ›
Investigators under fire. Continue Reading ›
Arbitration evaders, take note. Continue Reading ›
Parents of ball player will get their day in court. Continue Reading ›
Open for negotiations. Continue Reading ›
The CBA controls. Continue Reading ›
Employees have a right to privacy. Continue Reading ›
Sometimes "irrationality" can be rational. Continue Reading ›
Safety isn't always first. Continue Reading ›
Watch your words. Continue Reading ›
Does the non-statutory labor exemption save the day? Continue Reading ›
How does the ADA work for pro athletes? Continue Reading ›
Will Congress go for it? Continue Reading ›
Here’s the rundown on the likely candidates. Continue Reading ›
Whom does the union represent? Continue Reading ›
That's a good thing. Continue Reading ›
Who can negotiate on his behalf? Continue Reading ›
Where does the case go from here? Continue Reading ›
There is a better option. Continue Reading ›
What does that mean for hockey? Continue Reading ›
The non-statutory labor exemption might help some employers. Continue Reading ›
The court punted. Continue Reading ›
The precedents conflict. Continue Reading ›
The game has changed. Continue Reading ›
The league failed to address bad precedent. Continue Reading ›
The leagues are not necessarily of one mind. Continue Reading ›
The players drive the League. Continue Reading ›
Will a federal judge in New York reach a different conclusion? Continue Reading ›
Did the NFL drop the ball with Jon Gruden? Continue Reading ›
NFL says it will appeal. Continue Reading ›
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