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Blackout Lawsuit Against MLB, NHL Now a Class Action
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Fans have long-complained about sports leagues' TV blackout rules, which restrict certain games from certain broadcasters. But one group of fans who decided to...
World Trade Center Skydivers Avoid Jail Sentence
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Two skydivers who parachuted off 1 World Trade Center were spared jail time on Monday, but got a stern talking-to from the judge in their case. A jury...
Hulk Hogan Says N-Word, Admits Racism, Gets Fired From WWE
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
According to transcripts leaked by the National Enquirer, Hulk Hogan went on a videotaped, racist tirade, referring to black people as "f***ing n*****s," and...
Barry Bonds Steroid Prosecution Finally Over
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The long legal saga of the Department of Justice versus Barry Lamar Bonds appears to have come to a close, ending not with a bang (or a clang of prison cell...
Does MMA Have a Domestic Violence Problem?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Domestic violence, a crime police and prosecutors once considered a family matter, has become a central focus for law enforcement and victim's advocates. The...
Soccer Concussion Lawsuit Tossed Out of Court
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging FIFA, the U.S. Soccer Federation, and other governing bodies failed to adequately reduce the risk of...