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1. Analysis: The Latest FLSA Case Against the NCAA Has Gone Further Than Any of its Predecessors

Lawrence "Poppy" Livers' FLSA claims against Villanova and the NCAA have reached the discovery phase of litigation, putting him a step closer to victory than any other college athlete pressing similar claims.

Tags: NCAA, Fair Labor Standards Act, Lawrence Livers, Michael Baylson, federal court, discovery, employee
2. 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
3. Sports Law Development of the Week: Dustin Fowler's Negligence Suit Against White Sox Remanded to Illinois State Court

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.

Tags: Dustin Fowler, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, remand, removal, LMRA, MLB, collective bargaining agreement, federal court, state court
4. Sports Law Development of the Week: Federal Judge Rules Former NFL Player Wrongly Denied Disability Benefits

Former NFL player Darryl Ashmore granted benefits under Player Disability and Neurocognitive Benefit Plan after federal judge finds Plan made erroneous decisions and acted arbitrarily and capriciously.

Tags: NFL, Player Disability and Neurocognitive Benefit Plan, Darryl Ashmore, federal court

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