Case in Point, ep. 3: Should celebrities have more control over their likenesses?
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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.
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Published 02/23/17
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.
Published 02/02/17
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...
Published 12/27/16