Jimmy Butler Suspension, Wisconsin's Lucas Response, Utah Yetis, and Jabrill Peppers
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) to break down some of the biggest stories in sports law this week... Jimmy Butler’s 9-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team has sparked speculation about his future with the Miami Heat. Losing $3.1 million in salary, Butler could leverage the situation to force his way out if the relationship sours further. The Heat now face a tough decision: work through the internal tension or explore trade options for their star player. The University of Wisconsin released its statement regarding cornerback Xavier Lucas’ transfer to the University of Miami, saying a “binding two-year NIL agreement” was violated and that the school has “credible information indicating impermissible contact.” The Utah Yetis face trademark challenges on two fronts. The USPTO rejected the team’s application, citing a conflict with YETI, the cooler company, over consumer confusion. Additionally, a local entrepreneur holds a trademark for "Yetis" and is demanding compensation for the team's use of the name. The franchise must now decide whether to appeal, negotiate settlements with both parties, or rebrand entirely... New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was acquitted of assault and battery charges in Boston. While the jury cleared him, Peppers may still face scrutiny under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. The duo discuss what this means for his future and thoughts on the legal process. Plenty of things to watch out for this weekend as we head into the NFL championship week...let us know your thoughts and opinions! *** Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team. As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring and Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email