Concussion legislation *

USA - August 6 2012
Over the last two years, 31 states have adopted youth concussion laws.

Co-authors: Matthew D. Pace, Richard L. Brand , Maidie E. Oliveau.

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The effect of scandals on the economics of college sports *

USA - August 6 2012
On July 16, 2012, the NCAA issued unprecedented sanctions against Penn State University, the Penn State University Athletic Department, its football program, and its legendary coach Joe Paterno relating to the criminal conviction of Jerry Sandusky and the actions of highranking Penn State officials in not reporting incidents related to Sanduskys criminal acts

Co-authors: Matthew D. Pace, Richard L. Brand , Maidie E. Oliveau.

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UFC vs. State of New York – a true heavyweight battle *

USA - August 6 2012
In November of 2011, a group of plaintiffs – including leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promoter Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – filed suit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking a declaration that New York State’s 14-year-old ban on professional MMA fights is unconstitutional, and an injunction banning its enforcement.

Co-authors: Matthew D. Pace, Richard L. Brand , Maidie E. Oliveau.

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University of Maryland Athletic Department cuts *

USA - August 6 2012
The University of Maryland recently eliminated seven varsity athletic programs due to a multimillion-dollar deficit in the budget for its athletic department.

Co-authors: Matthew D. Pace, Richard L. Brand , Maidie E. Oliveau.

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The effect of scandals on the economics of college sports *

USA - July 26 2012
The issues raised in the Freeh Report about the actions of top Penn State executives in the University, Athletic Department and football program, including legendary coach Joe Paterno, with respect to Jerry Sandusky may result in NCAA sanctions, and perhaps civil and federal claims against the University

Co-authors: Matthew D. Pace, Richard L. Brand , Maidie E. Oliveau.

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