Category Archives: Antitrust

NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is amazing how the NBA labor situation seems to receive about 1% of the attention that the NFL labor stoppage did. And it is not only because of the PSU scandal, although that has certainly helped give the media … finish reading NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction

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NBA lawsuits escalate dispute; season in jeopardy

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Anyone who has been following the NBA lockout is not surprised that the entire season may be in jeopardy.  Even before the lockout started and even in the midst of  the NFL lockout, those close to the situation were predicting … finish reading NBA lawsuits escalate dispute; season in jeopardy

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Are you ready for some football? Lockout is over

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Finally, after months of rhetoric and tension, Monday brought a great relief to everyone involved in the world of football as the NFLPA approved the proposed deal.  The fans rejoiced as both sides came together for the agreement and even held … finish reading Are you ready for some football? Lockout is over

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NFL owners approve, players not yet convinced

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is hard to believe that we are in a situation this far into the proceedings where there are such disparate views on how to get the process completed.  There should really have been absolutely no surprise by the steps … finish reading NFL owners approve, players not yet convinced

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NFL getting closer but votes delayed

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The all important votes needed to ratify the almost final NFL CBA were scheduled to be held by the NFLPA today and the NFL owners tomorrow. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the final NFLPA vote did not occur because the … finish reading NFL getting closer but votes delayed

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NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the NFL labor situation appears headed towards a positive resolution in the next 10 days, the rookie wage scale seems to have been solved.  The key elemens of the rookie wage scale are: Five-year contracts, with a team option … finish reading NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved

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NFL progress has conflicting reports after 8th circuit ruling

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While many have stated that the league and players are making significant progress towards a deal, it appears that the reality is that there will still be some ups and downs over the next week or so until the final … finish reading NFL progress has conflicting reports after 8th circuit ruling

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NFL talks continuing to show progress

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In what can only be interpreted as a positive sign, both sides have apparently agreed to work through the weekend to get closer to an agreement on the basic parameters of a deal. While Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith are … finish reading NFL talks continuing to show progress

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NFL reaching critical point; lawyers hard at work

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Okay, so I was off a little bit in my prediction that the NFL would have enough iin place to announce the parameters of a deal in time for the 4th of July.  But the reality is that the clocking … finish reading NFL reaching critical point; lawyers hard at work

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NFL CBA details start to leak

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So we are now wondering whether or not the details leaking out from the NFL negotiations mean that there are really some tangible numbers attached to the proposal.  According to a report this evening, the players are slated to get … finish reading NFL CBA details start to leak

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NFL progress seems to be in jeopardy because of lawyers and owners

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While the NFL labor negotiations appeared to be moving forward earlier in the week, two recurring themes seemed to interrupt that progress: Lawyers Owners LAWYERS One of the reasons given for the progress by the parties involved in the initial … finish reading NFL progress seems to be in jeopardy because of lawyers and owners

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NFL continues to make progress

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So the question now appears to be not whether a deal will get done but how soon it can get done.  It seems like a good sign each time the meetings move closer to Washington, D.C.  So hopefully the next … finish reading NFL continues to make progress

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EA Sports is in trouble over software used to develp Madden

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

EA Sports appears to be weathering the storm of the NFL lockout and has fought back vigorously against the suits by former NCAA football and basketball players. But now, computer programer Robin Antonick has filed a suit against Electronic Arts … finish reading EA Sports is in trouble over software used to develp Madden

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Will court rulings and dates have any impact on NFL negotiations?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Judges always prefer parties to resolve the situation themselves and the NFL labor issues are no different.  You have the statement from Judge Kermit Bye on the 8th Circuit that neither side will like the ruling, thereby intending to put … finish reading Will court rulings and dates have any impact on NFL negotiations?

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NFL talks continue, silence is a positive step

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL and NFLPA held a second set of “secret” talks this week as the ongoing silence continues to provide optimism.  The lack of sarcastic statements and sound bytes leads us to believe that progress is being made.  The negotiations … finish reading NFL talks continue, silence is a positive step

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NBA seems poised to take spotlight away from NFL

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

And not in a good way.  As the NFL seems to have made progress and broken some ice in its labor negotiations, the NBA seems poised to take over that spotlight unless it can find a way to reach a … finish reading NBA seems poised to take spotlight away from NFL

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NFL wants court to push for labor (i.e. negotiated) solution

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  The NFL hasn’t wavered in this message to its locked-out players: Get out of the courts and come back to the bargaining table. Reiterating that mantra, lawyers for the league issued written arguments Thursday that a recent legal response by … finish reading NFL wants court to push for labor (i.e. negotiated) solution

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NFL to fine teams with repeat offenses of violent hits

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  The NFL got back to football for a day. Not on the fields, of course, with the lockout in its 10th week. In the meeting rooms, where the league announced Tuesday it will punish teams next season if their … finish reading NFL to fine teams with repeat offenses of violent hits

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NFL problems continue to compound as URGENCY still lacking

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The number of different perspectives of the NFL labor stoppage continue to grow.   You have owners, fans, media, players, team staff, sponsors, etc etc. And the group that seems to be getting hurt the most is the staff at the … finish reading NFL problems continue to compound as URGENCY still lacking

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NFL court deadlines moved around

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As is typical in most lawsuits, court deadlines and filing deadlines get extended and delayed frequently.  So it should be no surprise that the deadlines for briefs in the NFL labor situation were extended as well. Over the NFLPA’s objections, … finish reading NFL court deadlines moved around

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