The Biggest Legal Controversy in Recent Sports History: The 2011 NFL Lockout

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In my opinion, one of the biggest controversies over the last five years was the NFL lockout of 2011.  Before a decision was made to proceed with the lockout, the NFL and the rest of the football world were at a standstill.  When the lockout was over, the football world was at ease.  I would like to take you on a brief 2011 NFL Lockout journey.

Before the Lockout

Worry and doubt registered everywhere with anyone directly affiliated with NFL.  One of the NFL’s prime affiliates is satellite dish provider DirecTV.  According to Pro Football Talk.com, DirecTV could have lost $600 to $750 million from customers during the lockout, but save $420 in lockout insurance.  DirecTV protected themselves with a built in clause for “lockout insurance” just in case a strike took place.  According to AdAge.com, Las Vegas sports betting stood to lose $850 million from an NFL lockout, while Anheuser-Busch could have lost $200 million for the first year of a six-year contract. 

New York Jets Intellectual Property Lawsuit: The Ultimate Fan

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The New York Jets and The Ultimate Fan are in a litigation battle over intellectual property rights.  According to Intellectual Property News.com, the owner of The Ultimate Fan is Action Ink and they claim the NY Jets have misused their trademark.  The Jets countered by filing a summary judgment in a Louisiana court in January of 2012, according toLos Angeles Trademark Attorney.pro.  The NY Jets state Action Ink’s The Ultimate Fan registration trademark has expired.

Underrated NBA Playoff Team for 2013

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As I have sat and watched the NBA playoffs in 2013, there is one thing I have noticed…the NBA teams who made it to the second round have certain qualities.  One of the four qualities these teams have are:

a)    A team of superior talent (two to three players or more)

b)    A team of hard working individuals (mentally tough)

c)    A team with a great front office and coaching staff

d)    All of the above

There are eight NBA playoff teams in the second round, but there is one team I would like to briefly discuss.  The one team is