In 2021, the LSU Tiger Girls of Louisiana State University were prohibited by their school from competing in the national championship, allegedly due to “many constraints of COVID-19.” Because the LSU Tiger Girls had been cleared since August to participate in practices and games while also adhering to the same NCAA guidelines set for recognized … More Dancing on a Dime: Collegiate Dancers Struggle while NCAA Ignores  

Formula 1 has seen a meteoric rise in popularity since the hit Netfllix documentary “Drive to Survive” released  detailing the ins and outs of the world’s most prestigious racing discipline. Formula 1 is unique in that there are ten teams, each team employs two drivers, and each team must create and build their own car … More Formula 1: A Lawyer’s Race to the Finish 

Every time a professional boxer steps into the ring, they run the risk of suffering serious injury and sometimes even death. Professional bouts are limited to a maximum of twelve rounds, with each round lasting three minutes for men and two minutes for women. Under the bright lights, and in front of thousands of screaming … More What Prichard Colon’s Case Tells Us About Health and Safety Standards in Boxing 

The music industry in the U.S. is now predominately carried by interactive streaming, making up a whopping 84% of the industry’s revenue. It is thus no wonder why industry stakeholders are turning their attention to platforms like Spotify to ensure they are being paid properly. However, this battle between copyright holders and streaming services was … More Can the Real Slim Shady Please Get Paid? Eminem’s Publisher Sues Spotify Over Licensing 

Background  In 2010, Live Nation, an events promoter and venue operator, merged with Ticketmaster, a ticket sales platform. It is estimated that the companies—together Live Nation Entertainment–control 70% of the ticketing and live event venues market. The merger, which faced significant opposition from the music industry, was approved under the condition of a consent decree. … More I Knew You Were Trouble: Swifties Shed New Light on Live Nation’s Monopoly 

I. The Birth of the UFC  In 1993, the promotion named Ultimate Fighting Championship–or “UFC”–was formed with the goal of finding out which style of fighting was best. The UFC started out by holding one-night tournaments where practitioners of wrestling, boxing, karate, sumo, and others would compete against each other to figure out the “Champion.” … More Bringing the Fight to the UFC: From Underdog to Unionization  

The opportunity to own an NFL franchise is an opportunity that does not come around often. Billionaires from around the world have been jumping at the bit to reap the financial benefits of owning a major sports team, and the Washington Commanders are currently the hottest team on the market.  Current Commanders owner, Daniel Snyder … More A Trail of Foul Play and Harassment: Why Dan Synder is Still Struggling to Sell the Commanders Franchise