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National Law Journal

Class Action Targets Wrestling League Over Concussion

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. subjects professional wrestlers to “extreme physical brutality,” but tries to keep the performers unaware of the irreversible brain and body damage that can result, a proposed class-action filed in Oregon federal court by a former wrestler contends.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sports Leagues Restrictions Under Antitrust Scrutiny

In his Antitrust column, Elai Katz reviews recent decisions on use of student athletes' names and likenesses in video games and telecasts, territorial restrictions for broadcasting professional baseball and hockey games and price-fixing of polyurethane products.
11 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Federal Judge Enjoins Sports Betting at NJ Racetrack

A federal judge has blocked New Jersey's latest effort to pave the way for sports wagering—at least for the time being.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Media Biz Vet Is NBCUniversal's New Lobbying Star

Comcast Corp. has cast Mitch Rose, an outside lobbyist for the company, as the new face of NBCUniversal Inc.'s government relations operations in Washington, D.C.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Media Biz Vet Is NBCUniversal's New Lobbying Star

Comcast Corp. has cast Mitch Rose, an outside lobbyist for the company, as the new face of NBCUniversal Inc.'s government relations operations in Washington.
1 minute read

Commercial Litigation Insider

Court Rejects Sports Agent's Poaching Suit

NBA player Larry Sanders is known for his shot blocking skills, but now it's his former agent getting blocked, as Justice Eileen Bransten dismissed tort and unjust enrichment claims he brought against Sanders' new agent.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Manatt Adds Trademark Partner, IP Lawyers

Michelle Cooke was previously the leader of Steptoe & Johnson's trademark transactional practice in California.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Christie Signs NJ Sports Betting Bill

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Oct. 17 signed legislation that he and its supporters believe will allow sports betting at the state's casinos and racetracks.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Big-League GC Promotion at Fox Sports

Fox Networks Group EVP and deputy GC Claudia Teran is adding the role of Fox Sports general counsel to her in-house lineup.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Toto, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment

By | October 16, 2014
Amendment's 'Audiophile Provision' Sets Out Royalty Rate for Sale of Digital Downloads
1 minute read

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