Gilbert Arenas indefinitely suspended; American Needle argments begin January 13
January 7, 2009
NBA indefinitely suspends Gilbert Arenas
In part of a statement, NBA Commissioner David Stern said this, "Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me to conclude that he is not currently fit to take the court in an NBA game. Accordingly, I am suspending Mr. Arenas indefinitely, without pay, effective immediately pending the completion of the investigation by the NBA." The Wizards agreed, and added that they saw no humor in Arenas' post-game jests Tuesday and were not pleased that some of his teammates found such joking funny. See link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/06/gilbert-arenas-suspended_n_413659.html
Of note: Arenas stands to lose $147,200. for each game he misses.
January 13th the Supreme Court will hear arguments in American Needle v. National Football League
If you have even a passing interest in Sports Law, there'll be a lot more to interest you as oral arguments in American Needle will be heard January 13. If you have not kept up with American Needle, here's a link to an article that summarizes what is at stake. For those readers who are more interested in represenation of athletes, contract negotiations, athlete suspensions, compliance issues, endorsement contracts, etc., we will continue to concentrate on those areas of interest. We will still give updates on the latest developments in this landmark case.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/sports/football/07needle.html?pagewanted=1
Featured attorneys in American Needle case
For American Needle, Glen Nager
http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/64497
For the NFL, Gregg H. Levy
http://www.cov.com/biographies/detail.aspx?attorney=11218&morematters=true
NBA indefinitely suspends Gilbert Arenas
In part of a statement, NBA Commissioner David Stern said this, "Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me to conclude that he is not currently fit to take the court in an NBA game. Accordingly, I am suspending Mr. Arenas indefinitely, without pay, effective immediately pending the completion of the investigation by the NBA." The Wizards agreed, and added that they saw no humor in Arenas' post-game jests Tuesday and were not pleased that some of his teammates found such joking funny. See link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/06/gilbert-arenas-suspended_n_413659.html
Of note: Arenas stands to lose $147,200. for each game he misses.
January 13th the Supreme Court will hear arguments in American Needle v. National Football League
If you have even a passing interest in Sports Law, there'll be a lot more to interest you as oral arguments in American Needle will be heard January 13. If you have not kept up with American Needle, here's a link to an article that summarizes what is at stake. For those readers who are more interested in represenation of athletes, contract negotiations, athlete suspensions, compliance issues, endorsement contracts, etc., we will continue to concentrate on those areas of interest. We will still give updates on the latest developments in this landmark case.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/sports/football/07needle.html?pagewanted=1
Featured attorneys in American Needle case
For American Needle, Glen Nager
http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/64497
For the NFL, Gregg H. Levy
http://www.cov.com/biographies/detail.aspx?attorney=11218&morematters=true
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