Baseball is the national pastime of both the United States and Cuba, but players from the Caribbean nation who dream of playing in the Major Leagues have only two options: defect during international tournaments or embark on maritime journeys at the mercy of human smugglers. Both … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Strikes Out MLB-Cuba Deal
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Pokémon Go Class Action Settles as Augmented Reality Legal Questions Remain
Property owners suing Niantic, the developer of augmented reality gaming sensation Pokémon Go, for trespass and nuisance, have likely settled after years of litigation. They submitted a proposed settlement to the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The … [Read more...] about Pokémon Go Class Action Settles as Augmented Reality Legal Questions Remain
Congressman Introduces Legislation to Allow NCAA Athletes to Profit Off Likeness
The Student-Athlete Equity Act was introduced by U.S. Representative Marker Walker (R-NC) and co-sponsored by U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond (D-La). The bill is designed to prevent qualified amateur sports organizations from restricting student-athletes from using or being … [Read more...] about Congressman Introduces Legislation to Allow NCAA Athletes to Profit Off Likeness
Photographers Clap Back at Ariana Grande’s Copyright Grabs
Ariana Grande’s “Sweetener” World Tour is not so sweet for the press photographers tasked with capturing her star power on stage. Major media outlets including The New York Times, Associated Press, and the Los Angeles Times have joined forces with the National Press Photographers … [Read more...] about Photographers Clap Back at Ariana Grande’s Copyright Grabs
Whistle Blown on Referee’s Suit against Kentucky Radio Network
One year ago, referee John Higgins officiated a controversial NCAA March Madness basketball matchup between Kentucky and North Carolina. In the wake of Kentucky’s loss, Kentucky Sports Radio hosts allegedly shared Higgins’s personal and business information and encouraged the … [Read more...] about Whistle Blown on Referee’s Suit against Kentucky Radio Network