I am Senior Counsel in the Boston office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP, a national management-side labor and employment firm. I have more than 14 years of experience at law firms, in-house, and in academia, with extensive experience in sports, litigation, and labor
Decision Creates Potential Split Between MLBPA And NFLPA Agent Regs
The NFLPA may not have the authority to take broad disciplinary action against a sports agency like the MLBPA did.
Hamby Pregnancy Lawsuit Against WNBA, Aces Presents Many Legal Issues
Hamby’s allegations have at least some merit since the WNBA previously disciplined the Aces and head coach Becky Hammon. Yet, Hamby’s damages are very uncertain.
NFLPA Takes Legal Positions In Favor Of NFL System And Key Defense
While the NFLPA has a history of challenging the NFL, it also has taken positions to protect the system it has negotiated with the NFL, even if adverse to players.
NWSL Might Be A Cautionary Tale In High Standards For Employee Conduct
The league’s commitment to preventing and disciplining bad behavior has come with additional scrutiny and litigation.
Professors Attack Goodell’s Authority As Troubling Workplace Precedent
In the Brian Flores case, 12 law professors argue that permitting Goodell to serve as arbitrator “is unconscionable and contrary to the norms of fundamental fairness.”
The Tour De France Is A Study In Game Theory
The mix of individual and team pursuits, combined with the races within the race, creates a web of scenarios and strategies well-suited to the field of game theory.
Knicks Lose Unprecedented Attack On Commissioner Authority
On Friday, a federal court described the Knicks' effort to challenge NBA Commissioner Silver's authority to resolves disputes involving the league as an “airball.”
What The NFL’s Sunday Ticket Verdict Might Mean For Fans
While numerous legal proceedings remain, if the outcome substantially holds, it will likely result in greater freedom of choice for sports fans.
Why The Tour De France Should Be More American
Cycling's most important stakeholders - the riders and their teams - have little say. The sport could be improved if it operated more like an American sports league.
The Tour De France Is Mystifying; So Is The Business Of Cycling
The effort involved in competing in The Tour de France, which begins on Saturday, can be mind-boggling. So can the business side of cycling.