March 2024

The Rise of Digital Media and the Fall of Ownership

March 31, 2024

Throughout the history of video games, purchasing a game at your nearest store made you the proud owner of that copy of the game for as long as you wanted. As the world shifted and online services improved, it felt like a golden age. You no longer had to pre-order a game or wait in line for its release. Now, your fingertips serve as a gateway to boundless digital content. However, this new frontier wasn’t restricted to the video game industry. Film, books, and every other form of media began adapting in the same manner. … More The Rise of Digital Media and the Fall of Ownership

WWE vs. SEC: A Legal SmackDown in the World of Sports Entertainment

March 17, 2024

Vince McMahon, known to many of the millions of viewers of World Wrestling Entertainment by his stage persona “Mr. McMahon”, has been a driving force in the success of his family-owned business for over four decades. He built the business, commonly known as WWE, into a media empire following his acquisition of WWE from his father, Vince McMahon Sr., in the 1980s. Known in the wrestling business as an intense micromanager who rarely took vacations, the imprint on WWE that Vince McMahon had is undeniable. For these reasons, what transpired in July of 2022 was shocking to everyone in and out of the business. After decades at the helm of the WWE, Vince McMahon suddenly “retired.” … More WWE vs. SEC: A Legal SmackDown in the World of Sports Entertainment

Injury Clauses in the NFL: How a Billion Dollar Business Protects Players and Teams from Injuries

March 17, 2024

The National Football League (“NFL”) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, and it is also one of the most profitable. The league generates billions of dollars in revenue every year and it continues to grow. However, injuries are a part of the game, and it can have a huge impact on both players and teams. In this blog post, we’ll dive into injury clauses in the NFL, exploring how they function and their impact on player contracts. … More Injury Clauses in the NFL: How a Billion Dollar Business Protects Players and Teams from Injuries

Eagles Throwback Kelly Green to the Patent Office for Official Review

March 17, 2024

The Nike swoosh, the apple with a bite missing which signifies an Apple product, and Coca-Cola red or Pepsi blue are all source-identifying marks that consumers interact with to make important commercial choices. A pair of shoes without a swoosh, a computer with no logo, or a blank red or blue can in the soda aisle do not evoke the same association that leads to instant consumer choice. Without identifying trademarks, how does a consumer differentiate between running shoes, computer operating systems, or a soda to go with dinner? … More Eagles Throwback Kelly Green to the Patent Office for Official Review

NIL: The Need for Oversight in the Changing Landscape of College Sports

March 11, 2024

The landscape of college sports has taken a significant and drastic change following the passing of the Name, Image, and Likeness Law (“NIL Law”) allowing collegiate athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. These changes have brought with them astounding consequences, college athletes are being paid at higher rates than ever. For example, athletes like Shadeur Sanders, Archie Manning, and Bronny James, are receiving millions of dollars in endorsement deals, with projected profits that amount to numbers far exceeding current professional athletes in their same profession. … More NIL: The Need for Oversight in the Changing Landscape of College Sports

The PGA’s Equity Distribution Plan and its Potential Effects on Professional Athlete Compensation

March 11, 2024

The PGA Tour’s recent announcement regarding its new equity distribution model could signify a significant shift in how professional athletes are compensated for their contributions to their respective sports and entertainment entities. This move, although unique to the PGA Tour’s model, could have much broader ramifications for other professional sports contracts, especially where athletes have been seeking equity from their league or team. … More The PGA’s Equity Distribution Plan and its Potential Effects on Professional Athlete Compensation