California state Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) proposed a bill that would compensate college athletes from the state’s 24 public colleges for sponsorship opportunities. The “Fair Pay to Play Act” would also allow student-athletes to sign with agents while maintaining amateur … [Read more...] about Proposed California Bill Would Allow Student-Athletes to Pursue Sponsorships
Oregon Ducks Pushed to the Limit in Rhabdomyolysis Suit
In January, former Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Doug Brenner sued his alma mater, coaches, and the NCAA for $11.5 million, relating to a series of extreme workouts in 2017. In the wake of the workouts in question, Brenner and two teammates suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a … [Read more...] about Oregon Ducks Pushed to the Limit in Rhabdomyolysis Suit
David Marroso, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Editor’s Note: Welcome to Career Spotlights, where we publish short-form interviews with real-world sports/entertainment-industry practitioners who are employed by (or alumni of) our partner firms. David Marroso, Partner, Century City, Los Angeles, CA Practice … [Read more...] about David Marroso, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Trevor Katende, Paul Hastings LLP
No Joke: Court Dismisses Conan’s Affirmative Defense in Joke Theft Lawsuit
On Thursday, Judge Janis Sammartino of the Southern District of California rejected the affirmative defenses advanced by Conan O’Brien in a long-running joke theft lawsuit. The suit centers on four jokes that O’Brien told on his show Conanin 2015, which were allegedly stolen from … [Read more...] about No Joke: Court Dismisses Conan’s Affirmative Defense in Joke Theft Lawsuit