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September 10, 2018
Sports Law Development of the Week: NCAA Show-Cause Order Issued to Former USC Coach Todd McNair Declared Illegal by California Judge
Sports Law Development of the Week: NCAA Show-Cause Order Issued to Former USC Coach Todd McNair Declared Illegal by California Judge

In the latest saga in the long-running Todd McNair matter, a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge has found NCAA show-cause orders, which in McNair's case restricted his ability to recruit, to be illegal under California law. 

Tags: Todd McNair, NCAA, Frederick Shaller, California, show-cause order, Reggie Bush, USC
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September 5, 2018
Sports Law Development of the Week: NCAA Clears Michigan State of Violations in Nassar Case
Sports Law Development of the Week: NCAA Clears Michigan State of Violations in Nassar Case

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.

Tags: michigan state, ncaa, Larry Nassar, Oliver Luck, Jonathan Duncan, Bill Beekman, Mark Hollis
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August 2, 2018
Analysis: Can Ohio State Fire Urban Meyer For Cause?
Analysis: Can Ohio State Fire Urban Meyer For Cause?

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.

Tags: Urban Meyer, Ohio State, Zach Smith, Courtney Smith, Brett McMurphy, Contracts, NCAA, Title IX, for cause, sexual misconduct
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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
Sports Law Development of the Week: Former Ohio State Wrestlers Sue School, Claim Sexual Harassment From Team Doctor

Ohio State is facing two class-action lawsuits stemming from the abuse allegedly committed by former University physician and team doctor Richard Strauss.

Tags: Ohio State, Richard Strauss, class action, Jim Jordan, wrestling
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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
Sports Law Development of the Week: Federal Judge Denies NHL Players' Bid for Class Certification in Concussion Case

Former NHL players dealt substantial blow in effort to reach global settlement for concussion claims.

Tags: NHL, concussion, class certification, federal court
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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
Sports Law Development of the Week: Milwaukee Bucks Player Sues City of Milwaukee, city Police Chief, and 8 Officers Over January Incident

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.

Tags: Sterling Brown, NBA, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Police Department
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