Sports Are Back With a Slight Cap

Sports Are Back With a Slight Cap

Author: Mark Houston II, Esq. August 6, 2020 Duration: 1:14:44

Season 1; Episode 14 - Almost all major sports have returned!! FINALLY!! We'll dive into the new look and feel sports landscape and discuss how sports have returned in our Slight Cap Recap.  We'll also be rappin about the NCAA PAC-12 player boycott and the ramifications of their list of demands, how MLB player, Yoenis Cespedes, opted out of the MLB restart mid-game, how the NFL is handling opt outs, which NFL player was the first to opt out and why, and which NFL star will play despite voicing major concerns.

Afterwards, we look to change the pace of the match and invite our very first AthLegalEaze guest to lead our Case Law segment.  Kasia Trauben, an Intellectual Property attorney, located in Los Angeles, and focused on patent and trademark work in the fashion world, will put the team on her back and lead our discussion re some legal issues involving wearable technology and logos. 

She'll be rappin about patents 101, the NBA Bubble Oura Smart Ring patents, and the Nike v. Adidas (FlyKnit v. PrimeKnit) patent infringement lawsuit.  Then we'll discuss trademarks 101, Nike's failed attempt at securing the 'SNKRS' trademark, and the ongoing logo trademark dispute between Monster Energy Drink and the Toronto Raptors.

Be sure to check it out!! Subscribe, Like, & Comment!! HMU at athlegaleaze@gmail.com



Ever wonder what really happens behind the massive contracts, trades, and brand deals that dominate sports headlines? AthLegalEaze: The New Age Sports Law Podcast pulls back the curtain, offering a clear-eyed look at the legal frameworks that power the entire industry. Hosted by attorney Mark Houston II, Esq., this isn't about hot takes or locker room rumors. Instead, each episode breaks down the complex business and legal nuances shaping modern sports and entertainment, translating legalese into concepts any fan or professional can grasp. You'll hear detailed analysis on everything from intellectual property and negotiation tactics to league governance and athlete representation, all delivered with a genuine passion for the game. This podcast operates from a simple belief: understanding the law is key to understanding the sport itself. It’s a unique blend of professional insight and cultural commentary, designed for those who think critically about the business behind the spectacle. Tune in for conversations that go far beyond the scoreboard, exploring the rules that truly define how the game is played off the field.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 29

AthLegalEaze: The New Age Sports Law Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Negotiating the Return?!?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:59
Season 1; Episode 7 - Are major US sports poised for a return?!?! Come athleis with us as we rap about how the negotiations for the MLB, MLS, and NBA are going, what major obstacles each league is facing, and the potenti…
Under the Influence(r) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:22
Season 1; Episode 6 - More NIL news! Come chill with us as we discuss how the Power 5 conferences are attempting to usurp NCAA power in re to NIL, how an athlete can make some bread via social media influencer deals, wha…
Scared Money Don't Make Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:14
Season 1; Episode 5 - Big sports news this week! Come kick it with us as we discuss betting, gambling and wagering in sports, what the respective leagues CBAs and bylaws have to say about it, what punishments could entai…
Just Cause or Just Because?!?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:03
Season 1; Episode 4 - Sports have preliminarily returned from its hiatus. Come chill with us as we discuss breach of contract, what just cause/material breaches look like in sports, and how these disputes can arise in th…
Cashin' Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
Season 1; Episode 2 - We're still afloat in the Global Sports Void. Come vibe with us as we discuss endorsement and sponsorship deals, what they consist of, and how these type of agreements have caused some big waves in…
Out of the Quarantine Zone and into the Global Sports Void [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
Welcome the AthLegalEaze This is Season 1; Episode 1 - Draft WKD Special April 26, 2020 We're breaking out of the Quarantine Zone during the 2020 NFL Draft Weekend and wading into the Global Sports Void in style. Come vi…