Flores v. NFL: Second Circuit Rules Claims are NOT to be Compelled to Arbitration
The National Football League (“NFL”) and six of its member clubs (jointly “Defendants”) moved to compel arbitration of a putative class action brought by Plaintiffs Brian Flores (“Flores”), Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton—current and former NFL coaches—alleging, in relevant part, claims of racial discrimination under a federal statute and state and local law. Ultimately, the Second […]
National Football League v. Gruden: Nevada Supreme Court Rules that Gruden’s Claims Not Compelled to Arbitration
In 2020, the Washington Football Team (the Washington Commanders since 2022) began an internal investigation into reports of sexual harassment and verbal abuse within the organization. The NFL took over the investigation, which concluded in 2021. During the investigation, the NFL obtained emails between John Gruden (“Gruden”) and Bruce Allen, then-president and general manager of […]
Wisconsin v. Miami: The New Era of College Sports
For many years, professional sports leagues have had bylaws and policies prohibiting tampering with players while employed by another team (i.e., anti-tampering rules). Similarly, the NCAA has long had recruiting bylaws that prohibit one institution from contacting a player while enrolled in another institution. The process of obtaining a “release” under NCAA rules and the opportunity to transfer […]
House v. NCAA: The Settlement is Approved
On June 6, 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken entered an order approving the class action settlement, the Fourth Amended Settlement Agreement and Second Amended Injunctive Relief Settlement, in House v. NCAA, Hubbard v. NCAA, and Carter v. NCAA (the “House Settlement”). The key takeaways are as follows: To help better understand the House Settlement, on June 13, 2025, the NCAA issued […]
Dennis Sports Law: Top 100 Law Firms with Sports Practices
We are proud to announce that Hackney Publications has recognized Dennie Sports Law as a Top 100 Law Firm with a Sports Law Practice. We look forward to continue to serve our clients and future clients in Sports and Entertainment and sub-categories to appellate, arbitration and mediation, athletes in business, business and commercial litigation, college […]