Writings by Anthony R. Caruso

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Tiger Woods' Agent Threatens Lawsuit Over Cheating Accusations

Sports agents can be quite protective of the athletes they represent under talent agreements, as evidenced by a recent threat of legal action from Tiger Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg against Brandel Chamblee. Steinberg recently released a statement to ESPN.com over insinuations made by Golf.com’s Brandel Chamblee, who accused Woods of cheating during his PGA Tour. Chamblee insinuated that the player […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 23, 2013

Detroit Lions' Suh Fined For Hit On Cleveland Browns' Quarterback

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh received his seventh fine from the National Football League, in what is being characterized as a “contact with the forehead-hairline” hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden. Suh said he plans to appeal the $31,500 fine. To date, Suh has been fined a total of $209,000 in his three-and-a-half-year career, and […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 21, 2013

Trademark Lawsuits, Rather Than Public Opinion, May Affect Washington Redskins' Name Change

The ongoing controversy surrounding the Washington Redskins, and petitions to change the team’s name, continues to fuel public opinion. While Oneida Indian Nation has claimed the name is degrading and racist, sports law analysts argue that it will likely be quiet trademark lawsuits that affect whether the team chooses to change its name. Daniel Snyder, who […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 18, 2013

Miss Universe May Face Jail Time Over Taj Mahal Photography Session

Olivia Culpo, the 21-year-old Rhode Island native who was crowned Miss Universe 2012, is in hot water over a recent photo shoot at the Taj Mahal. The controversial footwear photography shoot has led to an investigation by Indian authorities, which may result in two years of prison time for Culpo and a fine of 100,000 […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 16, 2013

EA Sports Enters Into Settlement Agreement With College Athletes

Video game producer Electronic Arts Sports and Collegiate Licensing Company have agreed to pay out roughly $40 million to former players whose likenesses were used without authorization and compensation. The settlement agreement will settle disputes against EA Sports and CLC, leaving the National Collegiate Athletic Association as the lone defendant in the controversial sports law dispute. […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 2, 2013

Settlement Agreement

Does California's Paparazzi Law Violate First Amendment or Not?

Many celebrities, athletes, and public figures are accustomed to being followed and photographed by the paparazzi, but when it comes to their children, many of these people have called for a “hands-off” rule. Many states currently allow photographers to snap images of celebrities’ children when they’re in a public setting, but a new law in […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 27, 2013

First Amendment

Madison Square Garden Lawsuit May Have Far-Reaching Implications For Sports Industry

Several entertainment companies have been hit with lawsuits lately from unpaid interns alleging labor law violations, but a new Madison Square Garden lawsuit may have far-reaching implications for the sports industry as a whole. The class-action suit filed by more than 500 former interns claim that they were misclassified as interns to avoid being compensated adequately, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 25, 2013

A-Rod May Bring Lawsuit Against MLB Before Arbitrator Hears Case

Alex Rodriguez‘s appeal of his 211-game doping suspension is set to begin on September 30, but the Yankees third baseman may not wait until then to bring a lawsuit against MLB (Major League Baseball). Under sports law, Alex Rodriguez may choose to file a federal lawsuit against MLB, which would disrupt and challenge MLB’s disciplinary process […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 23, 2013

Court Upholds Law Prohibiting Sports Betting in New Jersey

The legalization of sports betting in New Jersey is becoming more bleak, following a court’s recent decision to uphold a lower court’s ruling prohibiting passage of the betting legislation. A three-panel federal appeals court affirmed the ruling that the Garden State’s new sports betting law violates federal statute, and therefore should not be implemented. While legal […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 20, 2013

Will D.J. Fluker, Luther Davis Controversy Have Wider Implications for Sports Agent Laws in Certain States?

In the aftermath of an exclusive Yahoo! Sports report, which implicates five Southeastern Conference football stars in NCAA rule violations, the details of the case may have a broader impact on sports agent laws. The Yahoo investigation suggests that five players violated NCAA rules by receiving extra benefits prior to completing their collegiate careers. These players […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 18, 2013

Tattoos May Bring on a Host of New Legal Complications for Athletes, Businesses

Professional athletes may be accustomed to a slew of potential lawsuits stemming from sports violations, contract issues, defamation and slander, union agreements, and injuries. But a new and unexpected issue may be on the forefront that could pose new legal complications for athletes, game makers, and the sports industry: tattoos. In recent years, a string […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 13, 2013

Suns Gain More Cap Relief Through Official Release of Michael Beasley

The Phoenix Suns will see cap relief with the official release of Michael Beasley, the 2008 No. 2 draft pick, from his contract, ending an era of spotty performance on the court, open disputes with coaches and legal issues. Following Beasley’s arrest on suspicion of marijuana possession in August, the player agreed to a buyout […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 6, 2013

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