Tag: Coach Contract

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

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

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

Mark Termini Associates, Inc. v. Klutch Sports Group, LLC: Request for Arbitration Denied

Mark Termini and his associated entity (collectively “Termini”) filed suit against Klutch Sports Group, LLC and Rich Paul (collectively “Klutch”) asserting that Termini is entitled to unpaid commissions for Termini’s assistance in negotiating NBA player contracts and marketing deals. Termini and Klutch

The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Massachusetts, Lowell

The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Massachusetts, Lowell The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or“ COI or “panel”) recently issued its findings and found that the University of Massachusetts, Lowell (“UML” or “institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. UML

New York Knicks v. Toronto Raptors: Commissioner’s Authority to Arbitrate Team Disputes Upheld

The New York Knicks (“Knicks”) brought suit against the Toronto Raptors and several employees (“Raptors”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The Knicks argued that the Raptors poached a front office employee and instructed him