One thing that I have learned since starting this blog and reading quite a bit of material on the sports agent profession, is that nine times out of ten, a sports agent should not be in charge of handling his clients’ money. In fact, maybe a sports agent should never personally handle client income. I […]
Category: Sports Law
In February, we told you that the U.S. Supreme Court asked the Solicitor General’s Office to comment on the Cert Request for the case of American Needle Inc. v. National Football League (2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 17553). The Solicitor General’s comment read: “Don’t grant cert” – in many more words. Just three months later, and […]
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Law and Order
It’s been some time since I’ve last posted an article, but this couldn’t have been a better time for me to vent. In light of the recent happenings with athletes and their run ins with the law, I have come to the simple conclusion that the U.S legal system is an absolute joke. I know […]
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Getting Creative With Compliance
NCAA schools have beefed up their compliance departments since the passage of SPARTA and the incorporation of the UAAA in many states. Athletic departments have a lot to lose if there is a violation of a student-athlete statute is found. Additionally, the NCAA has its own separate set of rules regarding compliance. Schools are on […]
In the Phoenix courtroom of Judge Redfield T. Baum, the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy drama continues to play out. On June 15th, Jim Balsillie’s attempt to purchase the Coyotes and move them to Hamilton took a hit. Judge Baum rejected Balsillie’s bid, however the Research in Motion magnate has vowed to keep going in his mission […]
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4th And A Long Shot
I watched SpikeTV’s/Michael Irvin’s new show 4th and Long on its first night of airing. It came on right after the 2-hour season finale of 24, so I was already in front of the TV. I semi-enjoyed watching it, but it did not leave me begging for more. So no, I have not watched it […]
NCAA allegations of major violations by the men’s basketball program at Memphis during former coach John Calipari’s tenure surfaced last Wednesday. The charges against the Memphis Tigers include “knowing fraudulence or misconduct” on SAT exam by a player. The NCAA’s letter to the school, which was sent on January 16, claims that an unknown person […]
The NCAA took notice of a recent popular post on this blog: Coaches Can Talk To Athletes On Twitter/FB. What About Agents? Not only was the post published, but I tried reaching out to the NCAA on Twitter to answer the question. A week and a half went by with absolutely no communication, and then […]
Unless you live in the state of Florida, you might have never heard of Florida Coastal School of Law. However, Rick Karcher and others at the institution are doing their best to change that. Florida Coastal is quickly becoming known nationwide as a law school that offers a rich sports law program. In fact, it […]
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NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2.1 Is Void
The most important part of the Opinion and Judgment Entry released by Judge Tygh M. Tone in the Common Pleas Court of Erie County, Ohio for the case of Andrew A. Oliver vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association, et al, dealt with the voiding of NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2.1. 12.3.2.1 Presence of a Lawyer at Negotiations. A […]