Sports Litigation Alert Reports on Shaquille O’Neal's case and his Assist from the Constitution

PRLog (Press Release) - Dec. 5, 2011 - December 5, 2011- Austin, TX- The latest edition of Sports Litigation Alert reports on how former NBA Star Shaquille O’Neal can rest a little easier in his retirement after a federal judge from the Central District of California found that the Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution superseded California Code of Civil Procedure Section 351, which tolls the statute of limitations, where an accused party has moved outside that state.

The court dismissed with prejudice the claim from Robert Ross, a music industry entrepreneur. Ross alleged that O’Neal and co-defendant Mark Stevens directed members of the Main Street Mafia Crips gang to kidnap, attack, rob, and threaten him.

Other case summaries include:
•    Parent Rebuffed in Claim that Athletics Policies Were Unconstitutional
•    Appeals Court Extends New Life to Rutgers Discrimination Case
•    Expert Reports Deemed Discoverable in Golf Cart Liability Case
•   Tulane Takes Partial Victory against Former Coach


Articles include:
•   Beasley Lawsuit Turns Entitlement on Its Ear, Expert Sees Challenges for NBA Star
•   Controversy, Scandal, and Injustice: Panelists Looks at What Is Next for Amateur Athletics
•   Practical Considerations in Organizing Nostalgic Athletes into Revenue Generating Enterprises (Part I)
•   Movement to End Blackouts Picks Up Steam
•   USA v. Full Tilt Poker, et al: Overview and Potential Sports Implications
•   General Counsel for the Phoenix Suns Promoted to COO
Coming out 24 times a year, the Alert features a searchable archive of more than 1000 case summaries and articles pertinent to the sports law field.

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