Today kicks off the first day of the 39th Annual Sports Lawyers Association Conference here in Atlanta, GA!  Don't forget to follow the LABO Twitter account and my personal Twitter account for updates throughout the event.  You can also follow (and like) the LABO Facebook page for other exclusive content from the conference.

For now, I'm off to meet my fellow sports law peeps.  Take care guys!

-Tony Iliakostas

Greetings LABO Nation,

In August 2012, I was approached by an editor from Pace Law School's I.P., Sports, and Entertainment Law Forum (PIPSELF) to submit an article for review for their next publication.  There was no guarantee that my article would make it, but it was worth submitting it.

I got the good news in January 2013 that my article was selected to be published in the next PIPSELF issue.  After waiting for a few months, the issue is finally out and I am officially published!

My article is on government intervention in Major League Baseball's drug testing program.  It is a topic that I am interested in and was very passionate talking about.  Hopefully you enjoy reading the article as much as I enjoyed writing it.

If you want to read my article, CLICK HERE.  And check out the other papers in this issue of PIPSELF.  There are a diverse number of papers with many talented authors.

Thanks for your support as always LABO Nation!  And don't forget to follow my personal Twitter account and the LABO Twitter account from May 15th to May 18th while I'm live-tweeting down in Atlanta for this year's Sports Lawyers Association Conference.

Take care guys!

Tony Iliakostas

In this episode, I discuss the recent dispute between Amanda Blackhorse, a member of the Native American community, and other plaintiffs who have petitioned to have the Washington Redskins trademark be revoked, as the term "redskin" is a derogatory term directed at Native Americans.  I spend some time discussing case law and statutes on this issue and how Ms. Blackhorse's case may proceed.

Be sure to follow me from May 15th to May 18th while I'm in Atlanta, GA for the 2013 Sports Lawyers Association Conference.  Follow @LawAndBO and @ailiakostas on Twitter for my live-tweets from the event.

See you all on June 9th for Season 4 of LABO!!!

In this episode, I go into part two of discussion involving Nike's use of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's photo for their March Madness campaign and how there are legal implications in association with the pending O'Bannon v. NCAA litigation.  Thanks for watching!

Deadspin article on Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's photo: http://deadspin.com/nike-turns-michael-kidd-gilchrist-and-other-ncaa-hoop-s-455805846?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Click here to watch the last episode of LABO.

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Watch Kaitlyn Kacsuta's video regarding her relief efforts for Boston

In this episode, I discuss how primary copyright infringement could potentially exist in sports.  I use the example of Nike using a photo of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and photoshopping it for promotional purposes as part of a March Madness campaign.

Deadspin article on Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's photo: http://deadspin.com/nike-turns-michael-kidd-gilchrist-and-other-ncaa-hoop-s-455805846?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

In this episode, I discuss the scandal at this year's NFL combine, specifically regarding NFL players being asked about their sexual orientation.  I discuss the NFL's no-discrimination rule according to the NFL CBA and I discuss how certain teams may be subject to state law on discriminatory behavior by employers.  Thanks for watching!

In this episode, I discuss South Africa's law on murder, specifically premeditated murder, and how it applies to the Oscar Pistorius case.  Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview former Denver Broncos GM Ted Sundquist to discuss his time as an executive with the Denver Broncos, his thoughts on the pending NFL concussion litigation, his new book, and much more.  Thanks for watching!

Ted Sundquist's Info:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ted-Sundquist/103279003100488?fref=ts

http://www.twitter.com/Ted_Sundquist

http://www.TheFootballEducator.com

CLICK HERE to pre-order Ted Sundquist's book on Amazon!