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- September 5, 2018
- Sports Law Development of the Week: NCAA Clears Michigan State of Violations in Nassar Case
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Michigan State has, for now, been cleared of any NCAA violations for its role in the Larry Nassar scandal and for its alleged mishandling of sexual assault complaints against its athletes.
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- August 2, 2018
- Analysis: Can Ohio State Fire Urban Meyer For Cause?
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Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer has come under fire for his handling of domestic violence and stalking allegations against his former assistant coach. Under his contract, Meyer could be fired for cause and face other legal consequences for his role in this growing scandal.
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- July 25, 2018
- Sports Law Development of the Week: Former Ohio State Wrestlers Sue School, Claim Sexual Harassment From Team Doctor
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Ohio State is facing two class-action lawsuits stemming from the abuse allegedly committed by former University physician and team doctor Richard Strauss.
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- July 18, 2018
- Sports Law Development of the Week: Federal Judge Denies NHL Players' Bid for Class Certification in Concussion Case
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Former NHL players dealt substantial blow in effort to reach global settlement for concussion claims.
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- July 11, 2018
- Sports Law Development of the Week: Milwaukee Bucks Player Sues City of Milwaukee, city Police Chief, and 8 Officers Over January Incident
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In late June, Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown filed a federal lawsuit over an incident in January 2018, when he claims eight Milwaukee police officers beat, tased, and unlawfully arrested him for a parking violation.
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- July 4, 2018
- Sports Law Development of the Week: Dustin Fowler's Negligence Suit Against White Sox Remanded to Illinois State Court
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After suffering a significant injury at the White Sox's Guaranteed Rate Field in his June 2017 MLB debut, then-Yankees player Dustin Fowler sued the club in Illinois state court. After removal to federal court, the case was remanded to Illinois state court in late June.
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