Investigation Archives - Dennie Sports Law

Former Coach’s Lawsuit Dismissed for Violation of the Texas Anti-SLAPP Statute pertaining to NWSL and NWSLPA Investigation

James Clarkson, the former Head Coach and General Manager of the Houston Dash women’s professional soccer team, sued the National Women’s Soccer League (the “League”), the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (“Players Association), and their respective law firms, Covington & Burling,

Christian Dennie Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine

Christian Dennie has been listed as a “Top Attorney” in the Category of Sports Law by 360 West Magazine for 2026.

Dennie Sports Law Named to Hackney Publications Top 100 Sports Law Firms

Dennie Sports Law is happy to announce that Hackney Publications has again named the firm to The Top 100 Law Firms with Sports Practice Groups You Need to Know About. A link to Dennie Sports Law’s listing can be found at https://100lawfirms.com/2024/04/dennie-sports-law/.

Elad v. NCAA: Third Circuit Vacates Preliminary Injunction

Jett Elad, a Rutgers University football player, challenged two NCAA bylaws. These bylaws count years spent at Junior Colleges (“JUCOs”) towards the NCAA’s limit of participation in four seasons of NCAA football over a five-year period (the “JUCO Rule”). Elad argued that

Christian Dennie Recognized as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Christian Dennie has been listed as a “Top Attorney” by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for 2025.

The Football Coaching Carousel is in Full Swing: How does Mitigation and Offset Modify Buyout Payments?

The college football season is in full swing, marked by the release of the first CFP rankings on November 4, 2025. As has become more commonplace in the “win now” culture, major college football coaches have already been terminated and major head football