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The Rules of the CAS Anti-Doping Division and the CAS Ad Hoc Division at the Olympic Games
By Beth Graham - August 8, 2016
Despina Mavromati, Managing Counsel and Head of Research & Mediation at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, has written a timely paper entitled, “The Rules of the CAS Anti-Doping Division and the CAS Ad Hoc Division at the Olympic Games.”
Second Circuit Reinstates Brady’s Four-Game “Deflategate” Suspension
By Beth Graham - April 25, 2016
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a New York district judge’s order vacating an arbitrator’s decision. In National Football League Management Council et al. v. National Football League Players Association et al., No. 15-2801 (L), No. 15-2805 (CON), New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was suspended for four games after he was accused of participating in a scheme to cheat in a 2015 playoff game by deflating footballs to a lev
Missouri Declares It Unconscionable For NFL Commissioner to Arbitrate Employment Dispute
By Beth Graham - June 10, 2015
Disputing would like to invite you to check out Liz Kramer’s recent blog post entitled “Missouri Declares It Unconscionable For NFL Commissioner to Arbitrate Employment Dispute.”
Arbitral Panel Issues $10 Million Award Against Disgraced Bicyclist Lance Armstrong
By Beth Graham - February 17, 2015
Earlier this month, an arbitration panel issued a $10 million award against former professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong and now-defunct team management company Tailwind Sports Corporation. The award resulted after an arbitral panel agreed to reopen 2005 arbitration proceedings between Armstrong and Dallas-based SCA Promotions over cycling-related bonuses.
Texas Supreme Court Denies Armstrong’s Writ of Mandamus Petition
By Beth Graham - June 2, 2014
The Supreme Court of Texas has refused to hear former professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong’s appeal in an ongoing dispute over a prior arbitration settlement.
Bicyclist Armstrong Appeals Arbitration Panel’s Decision to Supreme Court of Texas
By Beth Graham - May 4, 2014
On Friday, former professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong asked the Supreme Court of Texas to overturn a Dallas arbitration panel’s decision to reconsider a 2005 arbitration settlement in his favor.
Mediation Ordered in Dispute Between Maryland, ACC
By Beth Graham - April 30, 2014
A North Carolina judge has reportedly sent a dispute between the University of Maryland and the Atlantic Coast Athletic Conference (ACC) to mediation.
Ohio Supreme Court Orders Jock Tax Dispute to Mediation
By Beth Graham - March 18, 2014
Last week, the Supreme Court of Ohio ordered two lawsuits filed by former professional football players over Cleveland, Ohio’s so-called “jock tax” to mediation.
Armstrong Lawyers Claim $12 Million Arbitration Case is Closed
By Beth Graham - February 24, 2014
On Friday, attorneys for former professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong reportedly argued before a Dallas court that an arbitration case between the athlete and insurer SCA Promotions should not be revisited.
A-Rod Files Federal Lawsuit Against MLB and Player’s Union After Arbitrator Upholds Majority of Record 211-Game Suspension
By Beth Graham - January 17, 2014
Earlier this month, a three-person independent arbitration panel reduced Major League Baseball (MLB) player Alex Rodriguez’s 211 game suspension over his alleged involvement with performance enhancing drugs to 162 games.
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