Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast

A Miami judge has denied Zion Williamson’s request to delay discovery into Gina Ford’s allegations that he received improper economic benefits to attend Duke. As a result, Williamson must now answer these questions under oath within the next 2 weeks. That is, unless Williamson’s attorneys file an immediate appeal, which is expected. Sports law expert Dan Lust joins me to break down the court rulin...

Sports law attorney Dan Lust joins Daniel Wallach to discuss the latest legal controversies in the world of sports. Highlights include a discussion of the criminal cases brought against NFL players DeAndre Baker, Quinton Dunbar, and Ed Oliver, and how they intersect with the possibility of NFL discipline under the CBA’s “credible evidence” standard. Plus, a preview of the Zion Williamson discovery...

Did Zion Williamson receive improper payments or other economic benefits to attend Duke? His former marketing agent has injected this bombshell into their long-running legal battle. She recently filed court documents that ask Williamson to admit that he and/or members of his family received illegal benefits from Nike, Adidas, and possibly others to attend Duke. If true, this could have far-reachin...

Will there be litigation to invalidate the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement? It sure looks that way. In an exclusive interview with Conduct Detrimental, attorney Ben Meiselas lays down the gauntlet to the NFLPA in a riveting, no-holds-barred interview. He discusses his imminent legal challenge to the CBA on behalf of a group of disabled former NFL players, and the next legal steps that he...

NFLPA Executive Committee member Lorenzo Alexander joins Conduct Detrimental to discuss the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement. In this episode, Lorenzo explains his reasons for voting against the CBA and why the proposed deal was sent to the full membership for a vote even though it had been rejected by the Executive Committee. He also addresses the controversial decision to reduce disabil...

The NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement has been criticized as not providing the players with nearly enough economic gains to justify acquiescing to a 17th game. But the most controversial aspect of the new CBA is its treatment of the most vulnerable group of players: the roughly 900 or so former players who are receiving “total and permanent” disability benefits under the NFL’s disability p...

Sports litigator and bioethics expert Alan Milstein joins Dan to discuss the legal and ethical questions surrounding the possible return of professional sports during a pandemic. Alan also offers insights into what Knicks fans can expect from new team president Leon Rose, his former law partner. Finally, Alan and Dan reminisce about the great Baltimore vs. New York sports rivalries of the late 196...

Dan breaks down the latest lawsuit over Zion Williamson’s exclusive marketing rights, which are now the subject of three separate legal proceedings. This latest lawsuit, filed today in Miami, alleges that Williamson’s former marketing agents (who are suing Williamson in a separate action) promised to pay the plaintiff 5% of the compensation that they received on Williamson’s marketing deals. On th...

Sports Illustrated columnist Andrew Brandt joins Dan to discuss the new NFL collective bargaining agreement and the missed opportunity for the players. How bad of a deal is it for the players? Tune in to find out.

An in-depth look at Russell Okung’s NLRB complaint against DeMaurice Smith   and the NFLPA a lleging that the recent CBA vote violated the NFLPA Constitution. Will this lead to an invalidation of the CBA?  Robert Borland, a legal advisor to Okung, joins Conduct Detrimental to discuss the case with host Daniel Wallach.

The future of daily fantasy sports in New York will be decided by the courts. New York appellate guru Rob Rosborough joins Conduct Detrimental to break down the latest court ruling in the case, what it means for the industry, and the next steps in this long-running legal battle.

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Conduct Detrimental is back! We are joined by sports economist Andy Schwarz who has been sitting in on the ten day "Alston" college sports trial, which just wrapped up.  This could be the lawsuit that changes the NCAA model.  Give Andy a follow on twitter @Andyhre.  

Sports Lawyers Daniel Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) and Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) discuss the biggest stories in sports law this week including the FBI investigation and indictments of NCAA coaches and shoe company executives as well as give a preview of the upcoming Ezekiel Elliot oral argument.

Sports lawyers Daniel Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) and Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) break down the latest developments in Ezekiel Elliott's case including the NFL's chances on appeal, the status of Elliott playing this week and the rest of this season and much more.

Sports Lawyers Daniel Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) and Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) break down Ezekiel Elliott's chances of winning an Temporary Restraining Order from a Texas federal judge today.  What happens if he wins? If he loses? We break down all the scenarios.

Sports lawyers Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) and Dan Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) examine what to expect when the NFL finally concludes its investigation into Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott.  They also explain Elliott's appeal options both at the NFL level and in Federal Court.  

Sports lawyers Dan Werly (@werlysportslaw) and Dan Wallach (@wallachlegal) discuss the Miami Marlins impending sale and lawsuits against fans, the latest developments regarding ex-USA Gymnastics Dr. Larry Nassar, new developments in the daily fantasy sports class action lawsuits, and an update on St. Louis's lawsuit against the NFL and Rams.

In a breaking sports law news pod, Daniel Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) and Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) discuss this morning's news that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear New Jersey's lawsuit seeking to legalize sports betting.  We discuss what the ruling means and what to expect next.

Dan Werly (@werlysportslaw) and Daniel Wallach (@WallachLegal) tackle the top sports law stories of the week including O.J. Simpson's shot at parole later this year, a roadblock in DraftKing's and FanDuel's merger, the Slants SCOTUS opinion that will impact the Redskins name, and a preview of the Supreme Court's big decision in the New Jersey sports betting lawsuit.  Thanks for tuning in.

Sports lawyers Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) and Dan Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) discuss how legal issues will impact the draft slot of many high profile players.  Their "Red Flag Big Board" includes discussion about Joe Mixon, Caleb Brantley, Jourdan Lewis, Gareon Conley, Jabrill Peppers, Dalvin Cook, Rueben Foster, and Tim Williams. Subscribe to the Conduct Detrimental Podcast on iTunes .  

Hosts Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) and Dan Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) discuss a crazy week a sports law including Ex-Patriot/Gator TE Aaron Hernandez's not guilty verdict in his double murder trial, the impact of the leaked Eli Manning emails, and whether St. Louis' new lawsuit against the NFL will make a lasting impact.   Subscribe to the Conduct Detrimental Podcast on iTunes .