Cardozo AELJ Then and Now Interview Series: Marc H. Simon, Cardozo Law Class of 2001

Marc H. Simon, Cardozo Law Class of 2001, is a Partner at Fox Rothschild who serves as the Chair of the firm’s Entertainment & Sports Law Department. During law school, Marc was a member of the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, and his Note was published in Volume 19. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on March 13, 2023. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above

Week of November 13, 2017 - November 17, 2017

Events occurring this week have been sponsored by: Cardozo Advocates for Kids Cardozo Alumni Association Cardozo Art Law Society Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Cardozo Business Law Society Cardozo Data Law Society Cardozo Entertainment Law Society Cardozo Environmental Law Society (CELS) Cardozo FAME Center Cardozo For Immigrants\u27 Rights and Equality (FIRE) Cardozo Intellectual Property and Information Law Program Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights (CLIHHR) Cardozo Law Review Cardozo Minority Law Student Association (MLSA) Cardozo National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Cardozo Sports Law Society (CSLS) Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy Heyman Center on Corporate Law and Governance Indie Film Clinic Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) Interactive Entertainment Law Societ

The Price to Play: Compensation for College Athletes

College sports is a multibillion-dollar industry, generating profits for schools, coaches, and conferences. Everyone seems to be getting rich off of these college athletes—everyone, that is, except the players. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on February 24, 2021. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above

The Sports Betting Advertising Boom: Possible Regulations to Avoid the Bust

Whether you watch sports or not, you’ve likely experienced a bombardment of sports gambling advertisements. Since the federal ban on sports betting was lifted, there has been a marketing blitz by the gambling industry in an attempt to capture new consumers in their emerging and rapidly growing industry. It has been estimated that the total ad spend for sports wagering in the United States will reach $2 billion in 2023, which is an 8% increase from the previous year. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on November 14, 2023. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above

Government Regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports is on the Way: On the Heels of the Employee Scandal within DraftKings and FanDuel, Nevada Rules that Betting on Daily Fantasy Sports is Gambling

On Thursday, October 15, Nevada regulators took the plunge to combat Daily Fantasy Sports (“DFS”) sites like DraftKings and FanDuel and ruled that DFS gaming is a game of chance rather than a game of skill. As such, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has mandated that DFS sites obtain gambling licenses in order to operate in Nevada. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on November 24, 2015. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above

Update: What Will the Future Hold for Daily Fantasy Sports?

At this given time, FanDuel and DraftKings are both legal in the state of New York. The fantasy sports industry allows people to create their own professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey teams from the rosters of the real players and to accumulate points based on their performance in real games throughout the season. However, the daily version is a sped up version of fantasy sports, which allows participants to bid on a lineup they create based on real players playing actual games. The strongest argument for fantasy sports supporters is its comparison to a skill based game, and not gambling or wagering. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on April 5, 2016. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above

New Jersey Becomes the First State to Eclipse $1 Billion Sports Betting Monthly Handle: What Does that Mean for the Rest of the Country?

It was only slightly more than three years ago, in May of 2018, that New Jersey successfully challenged the Professional Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in the Supreme Court, thus paving the way for all 50 states to legalize sports gambling. Now, in September 2021, New Jersey has become the first state to eclipse $1 billion in monthly handle, which is the total amount of money in wagers accepted and is perhaps the best indicator of success in the gambling industry. With this milestone in the rearview mirror, and with sports gambling growing at an exponential rate, it is useful it to take a look at the impact of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Murphy and think about both the short- and long-term future for sports betting around the country. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on November 10, 2021. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above

Name, Image, Likeness: The Evolution of College Athletics

The Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal is pleased to host our spring symposium: “Name, Image, Likeness: The Evolution of College Athletics.” This symposium will bring together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss the current state of “NIL,” emerging legal and policy issues, and the future of the right to publicity law for college athletes. The event will consist of a keynote address followed by two moderated panels. Professor Andrew Zimbalist will begin the event with a keynote address where he will provide an overview of “NIL,” discussing where it came from, what it is turning into, and where it will lead college sports, focusing on economic, educational, and equity considerations. Click here to view the flyer.https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/event-invitations-2023/1010/thumbnail.jp

Fumbling with Free Speech: First Amendment Concerns with the “Super Bowl Censorship Ordinance”

The Super Bowl is a highly-anticipated, star-studded event that appeals to sports fans and commercial-lovers alike. In the 2021 season, it was estimated that at least 208 million viewers watched Super Bowl LVI with the halftime show attracting over 103 million viewers alone. With this in mind, marketers and advertisers are keen on maximizing brand impact, generating brand awareness, and appealing to the wide-range of viewers that gather for this event. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on February 21, 2023. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above

Torts in Sports: Exploring the Boundaries of Assumption of Risk

In the thrilling world of sports, we are accustomed to witnessing athletes push their bodies to the limits, seeking glory on the field, court, or rink. Alongside these incredible feats, however, come the inevitable injuries. Whether it’s a bone-jarring tackle, a slide into home base, or a body check in ice hockey, the risk of injury is part and parcel of competitive sports. Injuries can manifest in numerous forms and under diverse circumstances, spanning from physical environmental factors to those stemming from the actions of fellow participants. Yet, when is an injury just an unfortunate consequence of the game, and when might it lead to tort liability? The answer lies in the complex legal doctrine known as “assumption of risk.” This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on November 14, 2023. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above