Sports & Betting

  • August 22, 2024

    Deals Rumor Mill: Saudi Fund, Disney-Reliance, Repligen

    Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund wants to launch a new cargo airline, India’s antitrust regulators worry about power over cricket rights if the $8.5 billion merger of Walt Disney’s Indian business with Reliance Entertainment is allowed, and drug manufacturing provider Repligen is eyeing Maravai LifeSciences. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.

  • August 22, 2024

    Sports Hospitality Biz Shuttered Over Fake Tickets Scam

    A company that scammed customers out of more than £600,000 ($787,000) by offering half-price hospitality at sold-out sporting events including Formula 1 races has been shut down, the U.K.'s Insolvency Service said Thursday.

  • August 21, 2024

    Ex-Patriots Football Player Can't Sue Over Alumni Group Boot

    A Massachusetts appellate court panel declined on Wednesday to undo a lower court's decision to toss a lawsuit from an elderly former New England Patriots player who claims he was wrongly ejected from the alumni club.

  • August 21, 2024

    Binance Users Settle With Miami Heat Star, Crypto Influencer

    Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and crypto influencer Ben Armstrong have agreed to pay a combined $340,000 to settle proposed class claims from Binance investors that their promotion of the crypto exchange aided and abetted unregistered securities sales.

  • August 21, 2024

    DraftKings Can't Dodge Bettors' Claims Over $1K Bonus Offer

    DraftKings cannot walk away from a proposed class action accusing the online sports betting platform of luring new customers with a deceptive offer to pay them $1,000 for signing up, a Massachusetts state court judge ruled in a decision made public Wednesday.

  • August 21, 2024

    Dartmouth's Refusal To Bargain Is Illegal, Hoops Union Says

    The union representing men's basketball players at Dartmouth College accused the university of illegally refusing to negotiate, according to an unfair labor practice charge obtained by Law360 on Wednesday, as the school aims to challenge in federal court whether collegiate athletes are employees under federal labor law.

  • August 21, 2024

    Hunters, Breeder Want Puppy Import Ban Paused During Suit

    Hunting groups and a breeder urged a Michigan federal court Wednesday to pause a health policy that bars them from bringing puppies younger than six months old into the U.S., arguing the ban will harm them if it remains active during their legal challenge.

  • August 21, 2024

    Tribe Backs $2.8M Casino Debt Suit Against Ex-Studio Mogul

    A former Hollywood heavyweight who lost $5 million to a Connecticut casino and failed to make full payments to cover his losses misunderstood the relevant law when he asked a state court to strike a breach of contract claim against him, the tribal gambling authority said.

  • August 21, 2024

    Zomato Inks $244M Deal For Paytm Entertainment Tickets Biz

    Indian food delivery giant Zomato on Wednesday announced it has bought the entertainment ticketing business of e-commerce payment company Paytm in a $244.1 million deal it hopes will grow its "going out" offerings.

  • August 21, 2024

    Photographer, De La Hoya Co. End Lennox Lewis Pic Bout

    A photographer who sued a promotion business owned by boxer Oscar de la Hoya for using a picture of Lennox Lewis without his permission has reached a settlement, according to a letter sent to the New York federal judge overseeing the case.

  • August 20, 2024

    Paralympic Org. Says Insurer Can't Avoid Covering Abuse Suit

    The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee urged a Colorado federal court to toss an insurer's bid to avoid coverage for a Paralympic swimmer's sexual abuse suit, saying the insurer hasn't met the high legal bar to escape its duty to defend.

  • August 20, 2024

    Paddle Maker Says USA Pickleball Whiffed With Dismissal Bid

    Joola, a pickleball paddle maker left with $70 million worth of uncertified equipment it cannot sell, has urged a federal judge not to toss its breach of contract suit against the self-proclaimed U.S. governing body for the sport, arguing the defendant is trying to rewrite the complaint to fit its needs.

  • August 20, 2024

    Under Armour Looks To End Case From Ex-Supplier

    Under Armour Inc. asked a Pennsylvania federal court to end a former supplier's claims that it blocked competition for recovery-enhancing clothing, saying the company is not a competitor and has no evidence supporting its antitrust or other claims.

  • August 20, 2024

    NFL Hangs Onto Victory In Sunday Ticket Antitrust Fight

    A California federal judge on Tuesday entered judgment in favor of the NFL against all claims by a class of Sunday Ticket television package subscribers, including their bid seeking to block the league from engaging in anticompetitive conduct, more than two weeks after he upended a jury's $4.7 billion antitrust verdict against the league. 

  • August 20, 2024

    Teen Football Star Allegedly Exploited, Kept From Family

    The family of a high school football player has filed a California federal lawsuit accusing Klutch Sports Group and the teen's former stepfather of seducing him with promises of fame and fortune while orchestrating a rift between him and his family to profit off the teen's talent.

  • August 20, 2024

    Insider Trading Won't Impact Pilot's Tax Sentencing Guidelines

    A Manhattan federal judge found Tuesday that insider trading allegations won't bump up the guidelines sentencing range for a pilot for U.K. billionaire Joe Lewis who pled guilty to tax evasion.

  • August 20, 2024

    Ex-NFLer Says False Claim He's 'Insolvent' Merits Sanctions

    A former NFL player has asked a state judge to sanction a former employee who recently dropped her sexual abuse claims by saying he was likely "insolvent" and unlikely to pay even if she won, arguing the false comments about his finances cost him work opportunities. 

  • August 20, 2024

    At Nutter, Old Guard Meets New In Expanded Gov't Practice

    Twenty-five years after they first met at Boston's Suffolk University Law School as professor and student, Bill Kennedy and Dan Mulhern are teaming up to lead an expanded government affairs and public policy practice at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP.

  • August 20, 2024

    UFC Fighters' Wage Suit Headed To Trial In February

    A trial has been set for February in the class action brought by mixed martial arts fighters who accused Ultimate Fighting Championship of suppressing their wages, a move that comes after a Nevada federal judge rejected the parties' settlement agreement in March, Law360 learned Tuesday.

  • August 20, 2024

    A Deep Dive Into Law360 Pulse's 2024 Women In Law Report

    The legal industry continues to see incremental gains for female lawyers in private practice in the U.S., according to a Law360 Pulse analysis, with women now representing 40.6% of all attorneys and 51% of all associates.

  • August 20, 2024

    These Firms Have The Most Women In Equity Partnerships

    The legal industry still has a long way to go before it can achieve gender parity at its upper levels. But these law firms are performing better than others in breaking the proverbial glass ceiling that prevents women from attaining leadership roles.

  • August 20, 2024

    Broadcasters Fight Blockage Of Sports Streaming Megadeal

    ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery have petitioned the Second Circuit to allow their "sports-first" broadcasting service Venu to move ahead while they face antitrust litigation from streamer Fubo, which blocked Venu's launch last week.

  • August 20, 2024

    IP Duo Join Thompson Hine From Cincinnati Boutique

    Thompson Hine LLP announced Tuesday that a pair of attorneys from intellectual property boutique Wood Herron & Evans joined the firm's office in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • August 19, 2024

    10 States Join DOJ's Antitrust Case Against Live Nation

    The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that it has updated the government's case accusing Live Nation of violating antitrust law through its control over the live entertainment industry to add 10 new states and claims for damages.

  • August 19, 2024

    Adidas Boots Suit Over Rapper Ye's Allegedly Racist Remarks

    An Oregon federal judge has dismissed, for now, a suit against Adidas AG, accusing the company of failing to disclose the potential damage caused by its partnership with musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, following allegations that the artist made antisemitic comments, saying none of the corporate statements challenged as misleading in the suit are actionable.

Expert Analysis

  • Diamond Sports Cases Shed Light On Executory Contracts

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    Recent Texas bankruptcy cases involving telecast fees payable by Diamond Sports to certain Major League Baseball teams provide a window into the dynamic relationship that can develop between debtors and counterparties under some executory contracts, say Joseph Badtke-Berkow and Robin Spigel at Allen & Overy.

  • Series

    Playing In A Rock Cover Band Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Performing in a classic rock cover band has driven me to hone several skills — including focus, organization and networking — that have benefited my professional development, demonstrating that taking time to follow your muse outside of work can be a boon to your career, says Michael Gambro at Cadwalader.

  • Series

    The Pop Culture Docket: Judge Espinosa On 'Lincoln Lawyer'

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    The murder trials in Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer” illustrate the stark contrast between the ethical high ground that fosters and maintains the criminal justice system's integrity, and the ethical abyss that can undermine it, with an important reminder for all legal practitioners, say Judge Adam Espinosa and Andrew Howard at the Colorado 2nd Judicial District Court.

  • Opinion

    Newman Suspension Shows Need For Judicial Reform

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    The recent suspension of U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman following her alleged refusal to participate in a disability inquiry reveals the need for judicial misconduct reforms to ensure that judges step down when they can no longer serve effectively, says Aliza Shatzman at The Legal Accountability Project.

  • A Look At Competition Enforcers' 2026 World Cup Game Plan

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    Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, competition authorities of the host nations, the U.S., Mexico and Canada, have recently launched a joint initiative to police collusive schemes, setting an example for other countries' cross-border collaboration — so companies pursuing tournament opportunities should take note, say Carsten Reichel and Will Conway at Norton Rose.

  • Series

    ESG Around The World: Japan

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    Japan is witnessing rapid developments in environmental, social and corporate governance policies by making efforts to adopt a soft law approach, which has been effective in encouraging companies to embrace ESG practices and address the diversity of boards of directors, say Akira Karasawa and Landry Guesdon at Iwata Godo.

  • How And Why Your Firm Should Implement Fixed-Fee Billing

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    Amid rising burnout in the legal industry and client efforts to curtail spending, pivoting to a fixed-fee billing model may improve client-attorney relationships and offer lawyers financial, logistical and stress relief — while still maintaining profit margins, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Law Group.

  • Opinion

    Judicial Independence Needs Defense Amid Political Threats

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    Amid recent and historic challenges to the judiciary from political forces, safeguarding judicial independence and maintaining the integrity of the legal system is increasingly urgent, says Robert Peck at the Center for Constitutional Litigation.

  • How Law Firms Can Use Account-Based Marketing Strategies

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    Amid several evolving legal industry trends, account-based marketing can help law firms uncover additional revenue-generating opportunities with existing clients, with key considerations ranging from data analytics to relationship building, say Jennifer Ramsey at stage LLC and consultant Gina Sponzilli.

  • How ESG Is Taking Women's Soccer To The Next Level

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    Several elite soccer teams sharpened their competitive edges for the 2023 Women's World Cup by focusing on environmental, social and governance issues at home, demonstrating that many industries can use the principles of ESG investing to identify opportunities to increase growth, improve performance and address stakeholders' desires, say attorneys at ArentFox Schiff.

  • Strategic Succession Planning At Law Firms Is Crucial

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    Senior partners' reluctance to retire, the rise of the nonequity partner tier and generational differences in expectations are all contributing to an increasing number of departures from BigLaw, making it imperative for firms to encourage retirement among senior ranks and provide clearer leadership pathways to junior attorneys, says Laura Leopard at Leopard Solutions.

  • What An NCAA Drug Test Change Could Mean For Cannabis

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    If the NCAA follows through with its decision to remove cannabis from its banned list of substances, it will affect college athletes, athletic directors, public relations employees, and marketing departments at universities and colleges, and it will have a significant economic effect on the cannabis industry, say Stanley Jutkowitz and Sydney Jenkins at Seyfarth.

  • Maximizing Law Firm Profitability In Uncertain Times

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    As threats of an economic downturn loom, firms can boost profits by embracing the power of bottom-line management and creating an ecosystem where strategic financial oversight and robust timekeeping practices meet evolved client relations, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • The Case For Culture Assessments In Sports Programs

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    As hazing allegations against collegiate sports teams and subsequent lawsuits become more prevalent, culture assessments can be implemented as a critical tool to mitigate risks including hazing, lack of gender equity and racism in athletic programs, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • 5th Circ. Ruling Reminds Attys That CBP Can Search Devices

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    The Fifth Circuit’s recent Malik v. Department of Homeland Security decision adds to the chorus of federal courts holding that border agents don’t need a warrant to search travelers’ electronic devices, so attorneys should consider certain special precautions to secure privileged information when reentering the U.S., says Jennifer Freel at Jackson Walker.

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