Let’s Reframe The Blame Game
In the context of sexual assault, meaningful change requires a shift in the way society views its victims. ...[Continue Reading]
Miscellaneous
Covering some of the most interesting topics of the CLO, this section highlights diverse areas of law, including sports and entertainment.
Federal Laws Protect Students Against Sexual Assault on Campus
Title IX and the Clery Act give rise to a federal investigation into colleges’ policies and procedures for handling complaints of sexual violence. ...[Continue Reading]
President Obama Tells Sexual Assault Victims: “You Are Not Alone.”
In conjunction with White House efforts to reduce the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, the U.S. Department of Education names fifty-five colleges and universities under federal investigation. ...[Continue Reading]
Donald Sterling’s Fight to Stay in the NBA
Donald Sterling’s racist remarks from a privately recorded conversation could cost him his ownership interest in the L.A. Clippers, while the threat of related litigation may cause a stir amongst other NBA owners.
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States take a gamble on sports betting
Legislatures deciding whether to legalize the practice must weigh the benefits of taxable revenue and possible job creation against the threat of crime and the disapproval of professional sports leagues. ...[Continue Reading]
Should college athletes be recognized as “employees” within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
Examination of a student-athlete’s position under the current NCAA format and within the NLRA’s employee provisions yields no clear answer.
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Toyota is slammed with a $1.2 billion fine. Is General Motors next?
After Attorney General Eric Holder levied the Department of Justice’s highest fine ever on an automobile company, many are asking whether the fine sets a precedent for similar situations involving consumer safety misinformation. ...[Continue Reading]
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
The mixed messages of today’s legal market ...[Continue Reading]
NCAA’s March [Legal] Madness
The NCAA faces yet another legal battle brought by current student athletes. ...[Continue Reading]
NFL Cheerleaders getting rowdy over low wages
Cheerleaders for the Oakland Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals filed suit for wage theft and unfair employment practices. ...[Continue Reading]
A-Rod accepts defeat
Allow me to preface: I do not pity Alex Rodriguez (“A-Rod”), and I am not the only one that does not feel sympathy for him. In fact, I would assume that the vast majority of sports fans feel no sympathy for the man, but why? Is it because he is the youngest Major League Baseball (“MLB”) ...[Continue Reading]
Pay-For-Play: The inevitable professionalization of college athletics
The Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team’s 2013 national championship run had all of the drama of a Hollywood movie. After a brutal, freak injury to guard Kevin Ware in the Cardinals’ Elite Eight win over the Duke Blue Devils, the team rallied together for two come-from-behind wins ...[Continue Reading]
Richie Incognito: Loose cannon or leader of a hostile work environment?
The Miami Dolphins seem to be caught in the middle of potential litigation regarding the lack of control over their locker room environment. ...[Continue Reading]
“Legal Zombies” walk among us
An Ohio man discovers that being once “dead” can make life difficult. ...[Continue Reading]
