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Auction of Shohei Ohtani's Famous Ball Continues Amid New Lawsuit

A new plaintiff has emerged, claiming to be the rightful owner of the baseball that became an instant million-dollar collector's item when Shohei Ohtani became the first player in Major League Baseball history to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

Litigators of the Week: Jeffrey Kessler and Steve Berman Reach a Settlement With the NCAA that Reshapes College Sports

The antitrust stars at Winston & Strawn and Hagens Berman got preliminary approval of a settlement that will pay more than $2.75 billion in back damages to former college athletes and allow schools to share revenue with current players through pools of up to about $21.5 million in the first year of the deal.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Attorney Gives Up 25-Year Law Firm Career to Become CLO of Seattle's Pro Soccer Teams

"This is truly a dream job for me, and I couldn't be more excited to put my skills and experience to the test, learn new things, and work with the dynamic teams for my two favorite clubs," Christine Masse said on LinkedIn.
3 minute read

The Recorder

U.S. District Court Grants Preliminary Approval to NCAA $2.78B Settlement

The settlement would resolve three major antitrust lawsuits filed against the NCAA. The value of new payments and benefits to college athletes is expected to exceed $20 billion over 10 years.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Sports Attorney Rejoins Jets for Second Tour of Duty as GC

Andrew Lee, who has more than a quarter-century of sports law experience, is replacing Jill Kelley, who departed in July.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Joint Marvel, DC Trademark of 'Super Hero' Canceled Amid Challenge by Creator of 'Superbabies'

Attorney Adam Adler petitioned for cancellation of Marvel and DC Comics' trademarks, contending the "super hero" terms were generic. "What Marvel and DC were doing is really just the opposite and contrary to the values of their own heroes," he said.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Reality TV Star Julie Chrisley Resentenced to 7 Years in Bank Fraud, Tax-Evasion case

Before the Chrisleys became reality television stars, they and a former business partner submitted false documents to banks in the Atlanta area to obtain fraudulent loans, prosecutors said during their trial.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Yeah, Boy! O'Melveny's Flavor Flav Deal With USA Water Polo Paves Path for More Celebrities in Olympic Sports

Ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the hometown firm is trying to bring together more celebrities and underfunded Olympic teams.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

CLO of 2028 LA Olympics Committee Heads to Sidelines After 'All-Consuming Journey'

Tanja Olano has been deeply involved in Los Angeles' Olympic movement since 2015, when she became deputy general counsel of the exploratory committee that helped lead to the city's selection two years later as host of the 2028 games.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Knicks Owner, Harvey Weinstein

A federal judge in California this week agreed to dismiss a masseuse's sexual assault allegations lodged against Madison Square Garden Entertainment's top executive, James Dolan.
3 minute read

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