Writings by Anthony R. Caruso

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Brian McNamee's Defamation Lawsuit Involves Steroids

Steroids in baseball has been a major topic of conversation for quite some time. Former New York Yankee and Boston Red Sox pitcher, Roger Clemens, was one of the most recent targets, as his trainer, Brian McNamee, said he provided Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs. PEDs have led to numerous legal battles, but one of the […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 7, 2014

Performance Enhancing Drugs

What are the legal ramifications of Donald Sterling's alleged racist remarks?

Unless you’ve had your television and Internet turned off for the past few weeks, you’ve likely heard about Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s alleged racist remarks brought to light by TMZ. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently announced that Sterling is banned from NBA activities for life and has been fined $2.5 million for his […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 6, 2014

Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders Sue NFL Over Harsh Work Conditions

Lawsuits by NFL cheerleaders against the organization seem to be a growing trend. The latest plaintiff(s), the Buffalo Jills – cheerleaders for the Buffalo Bills organization, recently filed a lawsuit against the franchise claiming they worked hundreds of hours without pay and were subjected to harsh work conditions. According to the Los Angeles Times, the cheerleaders […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 5, 2014

Discovery Channel Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Helicopter Crash

Hollywood movie and television sets present numerous dangers. For example, stunt men put themselves at risk in action movies but actors and stunt men aren’t the only ones that can be harmed, as a Discovery Channel cameraman was recently killed in a helicopter crash. According to Deadline, the network faces a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit from the […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 2, 2014

Hollywood

Copyright and Trademark Violation Repercussions

Showing a pay-per-view event at your bar is something that can draw customers and increase revenue. But, be careful you may be violating copyright and trademark laws if you obtain the event improperly. To increase the night’s pull, you may be tempted to broadcast such events via pay-per-view programming, which if not licensed properly, equates […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 30, 2014

NCAA Facing Lawsuit Over the Value of Scholarships

The NCAA has been under fire recently The organization is facing multiple lawsuits over its definition of amateurism and whether or not collegiate athletes are fairly treated. Former University of Minnesota football player Kendall Gregory-McGhee recently added to the NCAA’s legal issues by filing a lawsuit claiming the value of scholarships is below the actual […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 28, 2014

NCAA

Are You Breaking Copyright & Trademark Laws at Your Restaurant?

If you own a bar or restaurant, broadcasting the upcoming boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana may seem like a no brainer. By attracting people who want to watch the fight, you can increase food and drink sales to help the bottom line. Also, if the opportunity presents itself, it could be tempting to […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 25, 2014

Workplace Harassment Could Be An Issue in "Femme Fatales" Lawsuit

Actress, Anne Greene, and Time Warner’s HBO division are currently in a legal battle The cause? Greene’s choice to not perform a topless sex scene on set. We previously discussed the potential breach of contract in this situation, but there are other issues, such as workplace harassment, that we should touch on. Greene claims she […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 23, 2014

Department of Labor

Refusal to Perform Topless Sex Scene Leads to Lawsuit

Before acting in a television show, actors and actresses need to sign a contract that outlines the duties of their role. During the filming of a recent episode of “Femme Fatales” for Cinemax, Anne Greene refused to perform a topless sex scene, which Time Warner’s HBO division claims is a breach of her contract. The production […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 21, 2014

Sexual Harassment

'Jersey Shore' Producer Sued for Unfair Pay

Creating a television show takes a lot of work, money and long, hard hours. However, this doesn’t mean that producers can neglect compensation laws. It appears as though this may have happened during the production of MTV’s popular reality show “Jersey Shore,” as the production company – 495 Productions – was recently hit with a class-action lawsuit […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 18, 2014

Are Gay Athletes Protected Against Discrimination?

In the past year, both Jason Collins and Michael Sam came out as the first gay male athletes actively participating in a sport. Most recently, UMass Amherst basketball player, Derrick Gordon, came out. One would think this isn’t an issue in sports locker rooms, but last year’s bullying issue with the Miami Dolphins showed differently. For […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 16, 2014

Discrimination

What Benefits Could College Athletes Receive From Collective Bargaining?

When Peter Sung Ohr – regional director of the Chicago Office of the National Labor Relations Board – ruled in favor of Northwestern University football players, this group was given the right to unionize. As a result, the college athletes received the right to collectively bargain with the university – as they are now considered […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 14, 2014

NCAA

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