Category: Sports Law

NYS Legislature Bill Would Protect Athletes From Abuse

A new bill, recently introduced in the New York State Legislature, would seek to protect athletes from abuse and threats arising out of sports gambling. If passed, it would punish people who engage in abusive, harassing, or threatening behavior against athletes by banning them from sports gambling. The hope is that this law will help to fight the growing trend of disturbing behavior from sports fans who put their money on the line through sports gambling sites and apps.

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NCAA to Pay $2.8 Billion in Student Athlete Settlement

A federal court has approved a $2.8 billion settlement between the National Collegiate Athletic Association (also known as the NCAA) and a set of college athletes over alleged employment violations. This settlement means that, for the first time, student athletes playing for the NCAA will be compensated like employees, similarly to other professional athletes. The settlement will end all three ongoing cases against the NCAA, as well as compensate previous student athletes for alleged past damages.

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Yankees Drop Decades-Old Facial Hair Ban

In a shocking announcement, the Yankees’ owner, Hal Steinbrenner, announced that the team would be reversing its ban on players having facial hair, which has been in place for nearly half a century. The new rule will allow players to keep a “well-groomed beard” if they so choose. This could have a substantial impact on players on the team, as well as on other teams in the league.

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NYAG Announces $5 Million Settlement in NWSL Abuse Scandal

New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with two other state attorneys general, has announced a $5 million settlement with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) over claims of emotional and sexual abuse committed against its players. The money from the settlement will be placed into a fund to help athletes who were abused while playing for the League. In addition, the NWSL has agreed to put a number of safeguards in place that are meant to protect against future abuses.

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Leading New York Sports Law Attorney Says Private Equity Stake in NFL Teams Will Be Good for the Sport and the Fans

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Andrew Sack, a sports law attorney with The Law Offices of Steven Mitchell Sack, says private equity (PE) investment in National Football League (NFL) teams will not only be beneficial for the sport, but will result in improved fan experiences and engagement.

After five years of discussions, the NFL recently announced that PE funds will now be allowed to buy a stake in an NFL team after it was approved by the owners by a 31-1 vote. However, this comes with some restrictions. For example, they can own no more than 10% of a team. They can only have a stake of up to six teams and must hold onto that ownership for at least six years.
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Third Circuit Rules Against NCAA in College Athletes Case

In a recent ruling by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, they refused to accept an attempt by the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) to prevent college athletes from being considered employees protected under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While this ruling does not say that college athletes are considered employees, it also failed to say they certainly were not. This is important as it leaves open the door for college athletes to potentially gain employment protections in the future.

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-Andrew Ross Sack

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