Sports & Entertainment Law Program
The Legal Impact: EA, Commanders’ Trademark, and Robinson Memorabilia
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Professor Michael McCann talks about his recent Sportico articles; including the latest in EA and NIL, Commander's trademark dispute, and Jackie Robinson memorabilia causing SEC issues. Read More
The Legal Impact: Flores, Workers’ Comp, and NIL
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Professor Michael McCann gives an update on the Flores lawsuit, workers' comp and Emmanuel Acho, and the challenges around the NCAA's latest NIL policy. Read More
The Legal Impact: SFA, ‘Slavery Loophole’, NIL
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Professor Michael McCann discusses his recent Sportico articles covering the SCOTUS Students For Fair Admission case, NCAA debate around the ‘Slavery Loophole’, and NCAA NIL changes. Read More
The Legal Impact: UFC Footage and Lawsuit against NCAA
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Professor Michael McCann discusses his recent Sportico articles covering the UFC suing a production company for use of footage and a unique case made by the NCAA in a lawsuit. Read More
UNH Sports Law Review Volume 1, Issue 1
Friday, August 12, 2022
We are proud to announce the first edition of the UNH Sports Law Review is published. Volume 1, Issue 1 is focused on "Current Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics" with articles covering a range of subjects including concussion litigation, the concept of amateurism, and issues around name, image, and likeness. Read More
The Legal Impact: Watson, Nicklaus, and Varsity Blues
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Professor Michael McCann gives a sports law wrap up covering the 23 lawsuits against quarterback Deshaun Watson, the IP case of Nicklaus v. Nicklaus, and the latest in the Varsity Blues law suits. Read More
The Legal Impact: Praying on Field, Musk, and Flores Opening Statements
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Professor Michael McCann discusses Kennedy v. Bremerton School District SCOTUS case, Twitter being purchased by Elon Musk, and the opening statements in the Flores case. Read More
The Legal Impact: Branding a Sports Team
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Brandon McCool, JD '18, an Associate Attorney at Day Pitney LLP, discusses considerations athletic teams of all sizes should make when rebranding. Also discussed are the lessons learned from the rebranding efforts of the Washington Commanders, Cleveland Guardians, and Seattle Kraken. Read More
The Legal Impact: Hope Solo, Russia, and Rob Manfred
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Professor Michael McCann dives into some recent sports law headlines, including his interview with Hope Solo, Russia imprisoning a WNBA star, and latest in the appeals for the MLB sign stealing case. Read More
The Legal Impact: UNH Sports Law Review
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
3L Dylan Harriger, Founding Editor-in-Chief for the UNH Sports Law Review, discusses the role of law journals, the breadth of subjects covered under sports law, and his plans for this new law review. Read More