Writings by Anthony R. Caruso

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Kanye West Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

American rapper Kanye West is well-known for a number of reasons that have little to do with his music, but a recent lawsuit may put the spotlight back on a 2005 hit song for which West is facing legal action for copyright infringement. Siblings Trena Steward and Lorenzo Pryor are suing the superstar for copyright […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 12, 2013

WWE, Hart Widow Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Deceased Wrestler's Likeness

World Wrestling Entertainment and the widow of deceased WWE Champion Owen Hart have reached a settlement nearly 14 years after the wrestler’s death. Martha Hart and WWE confirmed that they reached a settlement agreement after Hart brought a lawsuit against the company in June 2010. Hart sued the company for violating a sports law contract […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 5, 2013

Settlement Agreement

Growing Number of States Consider Legalizing Sports Gambling

A recent court ruling that barred New Jersey from legalizing sports gambling should have served as a lesson for other states, but many states have become emboldened by the court’s decision and are contemplating allowing sports betting regardless of the ban. For example, Illinois recently announced that it is considering a measure to allow betting […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 1, 2013

MLB Lawsuit May Inadvertently Target Players

MLB Lawsuit Against BioGenesis Major League Baseball’s recent lawsuit against Florida clinic BioGenesis may have unintended consequences for players, a new report shows. MLB is currently suing the clinic for allegedly providing banned performance-enhancing drugs to the league’s players, a heavy sports law violation. Court documents show that MLB believes BioGenesis owner Anthony Bosch gave illicit […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 27, 2013

New Jersey Legalizes Daily Fantasy Sports Betting at Casinos

Weeks following a court decision that blocks legal sports betting in New Jersey, the state has chosen to offer daily fantasy sports betting in Atlantic City casinos as an alternative. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement announced that the pilot program will begin April 22, and casinos will be permitted to offer fantasy sports tournaments […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 22, 2013

Fine Line Exists Between Gambling and Fantasy Sports

Many people in the U.S. that are trying to avoid violating sports law as it relates to gambling have turned to fantasy sports as an alternative. The New York Times reports that while betting money on fantasy sports sites is protected under federal law as exemptions to online gambling, there is a fine line between […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 20, 2013

Gambling

Student Athletes Beware: March Madness Gambling Has Serious Consequences

Student Athletes joining in on a campus pool for March Madness is harmless fun, right? Don’t bet on it! The chance to earn a little money through March Madness gambling brackets and betting pools may be enticing and seemingly harmless to student athletes. However, many may not be aware that small “friendly wagers” constitute a […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 13, 2013

Federal Judge Blocks New Jersey Sports Gambling Law

A federal judge has barred New Jersey from legalizing the sports gambling legislation signed by Gov. Chris Christie in 2012. “After careful consideration, the Court has determined that Congress acted within its powers and the statute in question does not violate the United States Constitution,” U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp wrote in his ruling, according […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 11, 2013

Patriots' Kraft Blasts Critics Who Argue Tom Brady Contract is a 'Fake' Deal

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft had some stern words for critics who question the veracity of a three-year, $27 million extension contract signed by quarterback Tom Brady. Brady is being praised by many for accepting a smaller payout to remain on the team, but others argue that the deal is “fake” and will be […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 8, 2013

Cablevision Sues Viacom for Violating Antitrust Law

Cable customers may soon be permitted to drop unwanted channels they are forced to pay for with their bundle if distributor Cablevision wins its antitrust lawsuit against Viacom. The company argues that Viacom, which owns MTV and Nickelodeon, violated antitrust law by bundling undesired and unknown channels with big ones and forcing customers to pay […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 4, 2013

Academy Awards Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit with Rental Company

Event rental companies hosting Oscar-themed parties might think twice about furnishing the party with the iconic gold Oscar statuettes. Event rental companies hosting Oscar-themed parties might think twice about furnishing the party with the iconic gold Oscar statuettes. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – which has gained a reputation for defending copyrights and […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 1, 2013

Former Hockey Player Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against NCAA

NCAA Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Kyle Solomon, former hockey player for the University of Maine, has joined three other athletes in a class-action lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association for the way the organization handles concussions. Solomon – whose hockey career was halted his sophomore year due to a concussion – joined former Eastern Illinois football player […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

February 20, 2013

Class Action Lawsuit

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