Ferraro v. UCF: Claims for Discriminatory Actions
Ferraro v. UCF: Claims for Discriminatory Actions Paul Ferraro, former defensive coordinator for the University of Central Florida football team, filed suit against the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Florida and the UCF Athletics Association, Inc. (collectively “UCF”). Ferraro claims UCF’s head football coach George O’Leary “berated” him and others with designs […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Georgia Institute of Technology
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Georgia Institute of Technology The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that the Georgia Institute of Technology (“GT”) committed major violations of NCAA legislation. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Saint Francis University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Saint Francis University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that the Saint Francis University (“SFU”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an alternative to a […]
ACC and Maryland Settle Exit Fee Dispute
ACC and Maryland Settle Exit Fee Dispute In late 2012, the University of Maryland (“Maryland”) announced that it would exit the Atlantic Coast Conference (“ACC”) to join the Big 10 Conference (“Big 10”). Shortly thereafter, on November 26, 2012, the ACC filed suit against Maryland seeking to enforce the exit fee of the termination procedures […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Henderson State University (Division II)
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Henderson State University (Division II) The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that Henderson State University (“HSU”) committed major violations of NCAA legislation. The case centered on recruiting violations, extra benefits, impermissible tryouts, impermissible countable athletically related activities, unethical conduct, failure to promote […]
Agu v. Regents of the University of California: Suit for Wrongful Death
Agu v. Regents of the University of California: Suit for Wrongful Death In February 2014, University of California, Berkley (“Cal”) football student-athlete Ted Agu collapsed following a morning training run and ultimately died. Agu had the sickle cell trait. His family has now brought a wrongful death suit against Cal. The suit claims Agu collapsed […]
NCAA Proposed Concussion Settlement
NCAA Proposed Concussion Settlement Last week, the NCAA and plaintiffs in several concussion lawsuits reached a settlement totaling $70 million. Being that the concussion litigation involves class action suits, the settlement must be approved by the Court. The terms of the proposed settlement are: 1. How much are student-athletes being paid? Unlike the NFL concussion […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of New Hampshire
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of New Hampshire The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that the University of New Hampshire (“UNH”) committed major violations of NCAA legislation. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an […]
NBA Properties, MLB Advanced Media, Major League Baseball Properties, NHL Enterprises, Collegiate Li
NBA Properties, MLB Advanced Media, Major League Baseball Properties, NHL Enterprises, Collegiate Li On June 11, 2014, NBA Properties, MLB Advanced Media, Major League Baseball Properties, NHL Enterprises, Collegiate Licensing Company, and Louisiana State University (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed suit against various defendants based on the sale of alleged counterfeit products on the World Wide Web […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Howard University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Howard University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that Howard University (“HU”) committed major violations of NCAA legislation. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an alternative to a formal hearing […]