According to Sports Illustrated, both the National Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League were slapped with separate class action lawsuits on Monday. The lawsuit against the NHL was initiated in federal court in Minnesota and is to be heard by U.S. District Court … [Read more...] about Bad Day for Hockey: Separate Lawsuits Filed Against NHL and CHL
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Facebook Sues Law Firms
According to Businessweek, on Monday, Mark Zuckerberg filed a suit against several law firms and individual attorneys who represented Paul Ceglia in 2010. In 2010, Ceglia brought a suit in a New York state court asserting that Zuckerberg had promised him an 84% stake in Facebook. … [Read more...] about Facebook Sues Law Firms
Winston, FSU Move Forward with Title IX Hearing
According to ESPN, Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston has agreed to move forward with a student conduct hearing concerning his role in an alleged sexual assault that occurred in December 2012. Winston faces four potential violations of the student conduct code: … [Read more...] about Winston, FSU Move Forward with Title IX Hearing
Aereo…Not Done Yet
According to the Hollywood Reporter, on Wednesday, New York judge Alison Nathan presided over a hearing for a preliminary injunction against Aereo. Two years ago, Nathan denied an injunction on behalf of national broadcasters. Yet this summer, the Supreme Court decided otherwise, … [Read more...] about Aereo…Not Done Yet
Few Players to Opt Out of NFL Concussion Settlement
According to ESPN, very few players are likely to opt-out of the NFL Concussion Litigation Settlement proposed in June. Players are given three options with respect to the settlement: they can accept, opt-out, or object. Attorneys have predicted that any number from two dozen to … [Read more...] about Few Players to Opt Out of NFL Concussion Settlement