Jeff and Dave are discussing PJ Fleck and his Row the Boat slogan. The guys discuss how he developed Row the Boat, how and why he purchased the rights from Western Michigan, how it may be used by the University of Minnesota, and how registering for a trademark can benefit anyone building a business behind a phrase or slogan.

Dave and Jeff discuss National Signing Day and the rights of student athletes and colleges when verbal commitments are made and, eventually, letters of intent are signed.

Jeff OBrien and Dave Harrigan are joined by former Gopher quarterback Rickey Foggie for this episode to talk about the Gopher football program, the scandal and boycott that have led up to the Holiday Bowl. The guys discuss how due process applies in this case, Rickey shares his thoughts on the state of the program and they discuss where they believe the program should go from here.

Jeff and Dave discuss the new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and its players. Jeff explains some of the details within the agreement and why it seems to be a great deal for the players. The guys also discuss the possibility of UFC fighters formally unionizing and the hazing policy included in the new CBA with Major League Baseball.

Jeff O'Brien from Lommen Abdo and Dave Harrigan from 1500 ESPN discuss the new collective bargaining agreement for Major League Baseball. They talk about some of the changes from the previous agreement and what five more years of labor peace means for MLB.

Professional sports are a business, in more ways than you might think. Player contracts, collective bargaining agreements, endorsements and stadium deals are some of the more visible business issues, but there are many other business transactions that surround professional sports all the time. While most of these "other" deals are relatively mundane, a few have become the stuff of legend. In Episode 14, Dave and Jeff take a look at three of these famous, or rather, infamous, business deals...

A discussion about the alleged sexual assault and restraining orders filed against the University of Minnesota Gopher football players with Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) -- including some of the unique points about this case, how the harassment restraining order process works, and Jeff shared some related stories from both his professional and person life.

Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) discussed the contracts of both Joe Mauer and Adrian Peterson, the differences in guaranteed vs non-guaranteed deals in the NFL and MLB, and what factors have led to baseball contracts being much more player friendly overall.

On this episode of Case in Point, Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) talk about the CBAs in our major sports. Dave and Jeff talk about the reason these agreements came into being, compared the power held by players unions and league offices, the differences in how discipline is handed down, the appeal process, and some of the practical takeaways for anyone negotiating a labor contract.

On this episode of Case in Point, Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) break down the Colin Kaepernick situation. Jeff and Dave talk about how the 1st amendment applies to Colin or any athletes who choose to speak out on controversial issues, other athletes who have joined Kaepernick in his protest, what might finally cause the NFL to react, and how the 1st amendment applies to all forms of protest.

On this episode of Case in Point, Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) are joined by Stacey DeKalb (Lommen Abdo). The crew talks about the J Robinson debacle and contract dispute with the University of Minnesota, what the language in his contract means, why they are at an impasse in regards to his termination/buyout, and the practical takeaways for anyone, employer or employee, when it comes to contracts and employment law.

On this episode of Case in Point, Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) are joined by Stacey DeKalb (Lommen Abdo). The crew talks about the J Robinson debacle and contract dispute with the University of Minnesota, what the language in his contract means, why they are at an impasse in regards to his termination/buyout, and the practical takeaways for anyone, employer or employee, when it comes to contracts and employment law.

On this episode of Case in Point, Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) are joined by Brooks Bollinger, getting Brooks' opinions on the Patriots and whether or not deflating the footballs can help, and getting Jeff's viewpoints on the legal issues and how the case progressed through the court system.

On this episode of Case in Point, Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) recap the situation with Chris Correa of the Cardinals hacking into the information database of the Houston Astros, his punishment, the laws that govern such corporate espionage, and what the everyday person can do to protect themselves online.

On this episode of Case in Point, Dave Harrigan (1500 ESPN) and Jeff O'Brien (Lommen Abdo) talking about athletes and their financial deals based off the of the Mark Sanchez story from a couple weeks ago. How athletes get involved with different scams and bad deals, how athletes and any average person can avoid it by getting the right representation behind them, and the role of lawyers, advisors, etc. in protecting their clients in business deals.

All about OJ, that's the story of this episode of Case in Point. Jeff and Dave discuss the criminal trial and how race took over, the civil trial, Fred Goldman's dogged pursuit of OJ's assets, the armed robbery incident. And the fact that OJ is up for parole in 2017.

Jeff and Dave talk about the dynamics between coaches and parents in youth sports, the legal rights that protect coaches from abusive parents, and the need for administrators to adopt more comprehensive policies to protect their coaches, rather than cut and run when complaints are brought from parents.

On this episode of Case in Point with Lommen Abdo's Jeff O'Brien and 1500 ESPN's Dave Harrigan, the boys discuss the PRINCE act, which failed to pass through the Minnesota legislature during the recently concluded session, and laws regarding personal privacy and publicity protections. Jeff tells about how publicity laws have impacted clients of his such as Carl Eller and Tommy Kramer and how those laws can impact any normal person, not just athletes and other celebrities.

On this episode of Case in Point with Lommen Abdo's Jeff O'Brien and 1500 ESPN's Dave Harrigan, the boys take on the topic of daily fantasy sports. More specifically: - A description and update on the progress of the current bill in the MN legislature - What the impact will be on daily fantasy players whether the bill passes or not - How and why states like New York, Illinois and Nevada have taken stands against daily fantasy - The differences between legalized gambling, Indian gaming,...

On the debut episode of Case in Point, Lommen Abdo's Jeff O'Brien and 1500 ESPN's Dave Harrigan welcome former NFL quarterback and current head coach at Cretin-Derham Hall Brooks Bollinger to the show to discuss the legal and on-field ramifications of concussions in the NFL. Is the NFL headed toward glorified flag football? Should head trauma in football be treated the same across all levels of football? The guys also explore what former players are saying about their time in the NFL and how...