Constitutional LawFeaturedFederal LawGamblingSports Law
April 20, 2026By Donovan Smith
Pete Rose, the 1919 “Black Sox,” and Tim Donaghy are just some of the names that come to mind when discussing the biggest sports betting scandals in history.[i] While these incidents were massive, leading to lifetime bans from professional leagues and their Hall of Fames, they were few and far between. However, since May 14, […]
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Constitutional LawFeaturedSports LawStatutory Interpretation
March 5, 2026By Emilio De Armas
The Supreme Court’s recent consideration of state laws governing participation in girls’ school sports has surfaced a familiar but unresolved problem in federal antidiscrimination law. Although these disputes have attracted significant social and political attention, the cases before the Court center on a narrower legal question. They ask how Title IX’s prohibition on discrimination on […]
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FeaturedInternational LawTax LawTrademark Law
October 10, 2025By Justin Fisher
In 2026, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”) World Cup is returning to North America, with the United States serving as the primary host.[i] Beyond the celebration of sport, the tournament will generate billions of dollars in revenue from broadcasting rights and corporate sponsorships.[ii] These income streams, however, do not fit concisely into existing […]
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Constitutional LawFeaturedSports LawTax Law
August 11, 2025By Justin Fisher
As college athletes begin to earn income through Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) deals, they are becoming exposed to tax regimes that college sports are not ready to deal with. One of the most notable tax policies is the “Jock Tax,” which targets income earned by athletes in various states. The jock tax has traditionally […]
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