According to ESPN, U.S. District Court Judge David Doty will hear the NFL Player Association's challenge to Adrian Peterson's punishment stemming from his child abuse scandal. The NFLPA alleges that Commissioner Roger Goodell acted outside the scope of his authority when he chose … [Read more...] about Federal Court to Hear Peterson Suspension Challenge
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Net Neutrality–A Boon for Netflix or a Detriment to Innovation?
Last week FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, announced that the Federal Communications Commission would impose strict rules to enforce net neutrality. According to Law360, Wheeler seeks to re-classify broadband providers as public utilities, such that they will be regulated like electric … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality–A Boon for Netflix or a Detriment to Innovation?
Phillip Phillips: Let Me Be “Gone, Gone, Gone” From My American Idol Recording Contract
Imagine you win one of the most successful reality television shows in history, along with the hearts and votes of millions of Americans. Yet, now, you are forced to sign a contract that allows your managers and producers to refuse to disclose to you the name of your upcoming … [Read more...] about Phillip Phillips: Let Me Be “Gone, Gone, Gone” From My American Idol Recording Contract
Georgia Supreme Court Hears Braves Stadium Challenge
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the Georgia Supreme Court recently heard oral argument concerning the validity of municipal bonds used to fund the Atlanta Braves' proposed new stadium, SunTrust Park. The Plaintiffs, representing the Cobb County taxpayers, alleged … [Read more...] about Georgia Supreme Court Hears Braves Stadium Challenge
Jumpman Case Is No Slam Dunk
In 1984, Life Magazine published a photograph taken by Jacobus Rentmeester of Michael Jordan dunking a basketball while wearing USA Olympic warm-up gear. Shortly thereafter, Nike’s Peter Moore, the designer of the first Air Jordan sneaker, paid Rentmeester $150 for temporary use … [Read more...] about Jumpman Case Is No Slam Dunk