Saturday, April 16, 2011
THE NIGHT SPAIN STANDS STILL | "EL CLASICO"
Friday, April 15, 2011
New Jersey State Bar Association Symposium: Who You Calling an Amateur? Legal Perspectives on the NCAA’s Amateurism Rules
Seton Hall Law School – One Newark Center, Room 373, Newark, NJ
Who You Calling an Amateur? Legal Perspectives on the NCAA’s Amateurism Rules
Hosted by the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association
co-sponsored by the Sports Lawyers Association
This program will discuss the NCAA’s current amateurism rules, proposed changes to those rules, and the recent litigation relating to the use of a student athlete’s name and likeness.
This program has been approved for the following CLE credits: 1.8 NJ, 1.0 PA, 1.5 NY
$32 per person for EASL Section members, includes program, CLE credits and dinner.
For those wishing to attend only the program and dinner without receiving CLE credits, the cost is $17 per person.
Individuals interested in attending can register online at the NJSBA website.
Speakers include:
- Rich Ensor, Esq. (MAAC Commissioner)
- Chris Monasch, Esq. (St. John's Athletic Director)
- Kim Keenan-Kirkpatrick, Esq. (Seton Hall Associate Athletic Director for Compliance)
- Bruce Rosen, Esq. (McCusker, Anselmi, Rosen & Carvelli)
- Daniel Brown (Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton)
- Kerry Cahill (former student-athlete)
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Sports Law Symposium today
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium
The Legal Evolution of Professional Golf and Tennis
Friday, April 15, 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
C|M|LAW, Moot Court Room, 1801 Euclid Avenue
Sponsored by the Entertainment and Sports Law Association.
Special guest Panelists will share their experience and knowledge on the legal aspects of player representation, event management, broadcasting, publicity rights, exploitation, and legal governance.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Registration
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: The Legal Evolution of Professional Tennis
Kevin Callanan, vice president of IMG Tennis
Jim Thomas, former tennis professional
Gavin Forbes, senior vice president of IMG Tennis
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm: Legal Governance of the
Zandria Conyers, legal counsel to the LPGA
Peter Carfagna, executive-in-residence Professor at C|M|LAW, LPGA Board Member
3:30pm – 5:00 pm: The Legal Evolution of Professional Golf
Dave Lightner, owner of Fairway Sports Management
Jay Burton, senior vice president, IMG Golf
Jim Juliano, managing partner at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
This symposium is free and open to the public. Preregistration is not necessary.
Continuing Legal Education credit: 4 hours (free)
Contract Michael Kluchin at Michael.kluchin@law.csuohio.edu for more information
Thursday, April 14, 2011
NBA First Round Playoff Predictions
EAST
1 Chicago over 8 Indiana in 4 games
The Bulls are the more complete, talented team. They are better offensively and defensively. This should be the least interesting series in round 1.
2 Miami over 7 Philadelphia in 5 games
As much as I want to see the 76ers pull one out, it is not going to happen. They don't have the firepower to hang with the star-studded Heat. Iggy can only guard LeBron or Wade.
3 Boston over 6 New York in 7 games
The Celtics come limping into the playoffs, trying to find an identity again after the Kendrick Perkins trade. Funny things can happen when the Knicks get into the playoffs... Game 7 in Boston, though, gives them the advantage.
4 Orlando over 5 Atlanta in 6 games
I'm not sold on the Magic as legitimate contenders, but I think they have the firepower to overtake the Hawks.
WEST
1 San Antonio over 8 Memphis in 6 games
This is an intriguing game since people think the Spurs are a weak 1 and the Griz a strong 8, but reports of an upset have been greatly exaggerated. The Spurs still have the big 3, and Manu Ginobili will be the best player in this series.
2 Los Angeles over 7 New Orleans in 5 games
If David West were healthy, this might be an interesting series. As it is, I don't see the Lakers faltering, even as poor as they have played down the stretch.
6 Portland over 3 Dallas in 7 games
The upset of the first round, I like the more athletic Blazers to take down Dallas, even though Dirk is playing as well as anyone in the NBA. The Mavs need Tyson Chandler to be huge in this series, but I am not sure he is up to it.
4 Oklahoma City over 5 Denver in 6 games
It should be the most entertaining series in the first round, as both teams get out and run. The difference is that one of these teams have Kevin Durant, and one does not.
What are your predictions?
TWENTE 1 VILLAREAL 3 (2-8 AGG)| EUROPA LEAGUE 2º LEG QUARTER FINAL RESULT
Villareal celebrates a goal
The game was a very physical affair with a lot of contact that lead to many fouls. The Dutch Club started strong as they had no other alternative than to go all out to attack.
TEAM PHOTO | FC BARCELONA STARTING 11 2011
FC Barcelona Team Photo 2011
Top: L-R: Alves;Keita;Mascherano;Busquets;Pique & Valdes
Bottom: L-R:Adriano;Afellay;Villa;Iniesta & Thiago
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
New Sports Illustrated column: Barry Bonds Verdict: Who Won?
I have a new SI colum on the Barry Bonds verdict. Bonds was convicted on obstruction of justice, but Judge Illston declared a mistrial on the three perjury counts. Here's an excerpt of my column:But federal prosecutors convict 90 percent of indicted defendants. Shouldn't they have done better here?
This question begets big picture and small picture responses.
Big picture first. While the 90 percent statistic has received a good amount of attention, it does not speak to considerable differences in wealth among indicted defendants and the possible impact of those differences on trial outcomes. Bonds possessed the wherewithal to assemble a team of leading defense attorneys, from different law firms and with complementary skills. The vast majority of indicted defendants, in contrast, cannot afford a "team" of lawyers. In fact, according to statistics provided by Department of Justice in 2000, 66 percent of federal felony defendants are represented by court-appointed counsel. Also, and less important, the 90 percent conviction rate is for all crimes; the federal government's success rate in perjury trials is slightly lower, at about 85 percent. . . .
When will Bonds be sentenced and how long will he be sentenced?
First, the defense will ask that Judge Illston overrule the jury's decision. It is extremely unlikely that she would do so, as she would have to conclude that the jury was unreasonable in finding Bonds guilty.
Bonds will likely be sentenced in four to six months. In the months leading up to the sentencing hearing, the U.S. Probation Office will author a "Presentence Investigation Report" which will recommend a sentence. Bonds' lack of criminal record will work in his favor. His refusal to plead guilty, however, will count against him. Sentencing guidelines suggest that he could receive a sentence of 18 to 30 months, though those guidelines are permissive and Judge Illston will reserve the right to impose a sentence outside that range.
During the sentencing hearing, Bonds will have an opportunity to speak and offer an apology -- or to insist on his innocence. Friends and family of Bonds may also speak on his behalf at the sentencing hearing, or they can provide letters asking for leniency.
Bonds may be fortunate that Judge Illston is sentencing him. Judge Illston presided over two other BALCO-related perjury trials in which the defendants -- track coach Trevor Graham and cyclist Tammy Thomas -- were convicted, with Graham convicted on perjury and Thomas convicted on both perjury and obstruction of justice. Illston sentenced each to home confinement (Graham for one-year; Thomas for six months). While Illston could distinguish Bonds as more culpable than Graham and Thomas and more deserving of time in prison, Bonds should take some comfort in knowing Illston's sentencing in the Graham and Thomas cases.
Even if "only sentenced" to home confinement, Bonds would still experience substantial restrictions on his freedom. He would likely have to wear an electronic monitor at all times and could only leave his home with approval by his supervising officer. Home confinement, however, sure beats prison.
If Illston sentences Bonds to prison, she could opt for a sentence similar to that received by track star Marion Jones, who, pursuant to a guilty plea, was sentenced to six months in prison, two years of probation and community service.
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