On Tuesday, February 27, a 2-1 split Ninth Circuit panel rejected a copyright suit against Nike Inc. alleging the athletic company’s “Jumpman” logo infringed on a photographer’s copyright. The court ruled that the logo was not substantially similar enough to Jacobus Rentmeester’s … [Read more...] about Nike Gets the ‘W’ in ‘Jumpman’ Copyright Suit
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GOP Tax Plan Doesn’t See Fun in Stadium Funding
In the latest tax reform proposal, private activity bonds – a standard tool to finance stadium construction for decades – have been placed on the chopping block. House Republicans released proposed tax reforms that would eliminate private activity bonds. Interest earned on … [Read more...] about GOP Tax Plan Doesn’t See Fun in Stadium Funding
Online Sports Wagering? Don’t Bet On It
On October 30, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 271, a gaming expansion bill that legalizes, among other things, online sports betting in Pennsylvania. Wolf’s signature comes a week after the state legislature passed the bill, which legalizes and regulates daily … [Read more...] about Online Sports Wagering? Don’t Bet On It
Pulling Weeds out of NBA’s Banned Substances List
Former National Basketball Association (“NBA”) Commissioner David Stern has announced that he believes marijuana should be removed from the NBA’s banned substances list. In a documentary for the online sports programming network Uninterrupted, Stern speaks with former NBA player … [Read more...] about Pulling Weeds out of NBA’s Banned Substances List
Family Feud: Los Angeles Lakers’ Edition
Apparently the turmoil embroiling by the Los Angeles Lakers doesn’t just stay on the court. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, a bitter family feud rages behind the scenes over control of the legendary franchise. On March 3rd, 2017, part owner and President of the Los … [Read more...] about Family Feud: Los Angeles Lakers’ Edition