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The Labor Law Insider—Dartmouth Men's Basketball Team Unionizes: Air Ball or Nothing But Net?

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In part two of the discussion regarding the successful unionization of the Dartmouth University men’s basketball team, our labor law insiders Tyler Paetkau and Jason Montgomery, along with host Tom Godar, offer analysis and...more

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Sports-Related Employment Law Updates in Puerto Rico

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A new law in Puerto Rico provides several pay and anti-discrimination protections for athletes on account of their pregnancies. A separate sports-related employment law extends leave protections for eligible athletes, coaches...more

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Naomi Osaka Shines Further Light on Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

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Tennis star Naomi Osaka is not the first high-profile professional athlete to put mental health front and center in the public realm, but considering the timing and today’s climate, she may become the most significant.  ...more

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The Week in Weed: February 2020 #3

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The big news this week is that Alabama is considering a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state.  The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee; it now heads to a full Senate vote later in this legislative...more

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The Next Cleat Drops… College Athletes Sue for Unpaid Wages

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If college athletes are employees under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”), then why not under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)? That proposition predictably follows from the recent determination by the Chicago...more

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