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Key Sports Law Developments to Watch in 2019
January 15, 2019
Key Sports Law Developments to Watch in 2019

Issues relating to sports gambling, college sports, Colin Kaepernick's collusion claims, and much more will dot the sports law landscape in 2019.

Sports Law Development of the Week: D.C. Council member Proposes Sports Gambling Legalization and Regulation Bill
October 6, 2018
Sports Law Development of the Week: D.C. Council member Proposes Sports Gambling Legalization and Regulation Bill

D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans aims to legalize sports gambling in the nation's capital by the start of the next MLB season. But how will sports wagering actually work in D.C.? Cameron Miller analyzes the "Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018" in his latest SLA Blog post.

Sports Law Development of the Week: SEC Files Suit, Settles with Nevada-Based Sports Wagering Investing Companies
September 18, 2018
Sports Law Development of the Week: SEC Files Suit, Settles with Nevada-Based Sports Wagering Investing Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued and settled with two Nevada companies that allegedly offered unregistered securities -- the opportunity to invest in sports wagering.

Sports Law Development of the Week: Milwaukee Bucks Player Sues City of Milwaukee, city Police Chief, and 8 Officers Over January Incident
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

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.

Sports Law Development of the Week: Concussion Lawsuit Facing U.S. Soccer Federation
June 6, 2018
Sports Law Development of the Week: Concussion Lawsuit Facing U.S. Soccer Federation

Two youth soccer players have filed a putative class action lawsuit against the U.S Soccer Federation and the U.S. Youth Soccer Association for failing to require players to wear protective headgear, which they say could have reduced concussion and other head injury risks.