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NFL Player Arrests Are Down. Here's (Supposedly) Why
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Depending on which television stats you cherry pick, the National Football League is either dying or it's immortal. But there's little doubt the NFL has been...
If You Win a Sports Bet, How Can You Get Paid?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Once the federal ban on sports gambling was overturned earlier this year, states have been scrambling to update their betting laws. While not all states are...
Harvard Diving Coach Resigns Amidst Class Action Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
As the old saying goes, where there's smoke, there's fire. Harvard is learning the hard way that though it's great to give someone the benefit of the doubt,...
Are Schools Liable for Heat Stroke While Playing Sports?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Temperatures might be cooling down, but legal action regarding heat stroke injuries may just be heating up. Those summer training sessions to prepare for fall...
5 Urban Sports That Might Get You Arrested
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
There are numerous new sporting adventures these days, limited only by your creativity. But some are illegal, on a variety of fronts. Violators can face some...
No, You Can't Get a Ticket Refund for Player Protests
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Whatever our thoughts on Colin Kaepernick, NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality (among other issues), or the free speech...