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Labor Law: Sports, Starbucks, Amazon And Recent Union Activity From A Historical Perspective, Cardozo Labor And Employment Law Society, Cardozo Business Law Society, Cardozo Sports Law Society, Cardozo Fame Center

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Where are we in labor law and how did we get here? Why is labor relations so litigious in sports? What is contributing to the uptick in unionization efforts at Starbucks and Amazon, among others? Join us to hear our distinguished panel discuss current developments and labor law disputes from a historical perspective.

Panelists include National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Gwynne A. Wilcox, Professor of Practice David J. Weisenfeld, and Former Adjunct Professor Dan Silverman, who held various positions at the NLRB including Regional Director in Manhattan and Acting General Counsel. Professor David Rudenstine will moderate the conversation.

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Labor Law: Sports, Starbucks, Amazon And Recent Union Activity From A Historical Perspective, Cardozo Labor And Employment Law Society, Cardozo Business Law Society, Cardozo Sports Law Society, Cardozo Fame Center

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The Saga Of Scabby: How A Giant Inflatable Rat Helped Define Free Speech In Organized Labor, Adam Kosmicki

SLU Law Journal Online

A large, grotesque, inflatable rat has become a symbol of organized labor, a target of controversy, and a defining icon for unions' rights under the First Amendment. In this article, Adam Kosmicki explores the implications for free speech and the protection of "neutral" parties following the NLRB's decision regarding Scabby in Int'l Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.

Myles Away From Perfect: The Potential Impact On Nil Deals Following Lsu Quarterback’S Retirement, Brian Ahle

SLU Law Journal Online

Just prior to the 2022 College Football Season, Louisiana State University Quarterback Myles Brennan decided to abruptly retire from football. Despite the unexpected finish to his career, Brennan is still going to likely retain all of the money he received in endorsements that were paid through the newly approved “NIL” deals available to collegiate athletes, as a result of a stipulation that these deals cannot be “performance-based”. In this article, Brian Ahle evaluates the potential ways in which endorsers may be able to protect their investments, while still complying with the NIL Policies that provide protections towards the athletes.

Vol. 39, Vol. 4, Nicki Bazer, Jenny Lee

The Illinois Public Employee Relations Report

Praying at the 50-Yard Line: How Will Kennedy v. Bremerton Impact Public Schools?

Vol. 39, No. 3, Jerry Marzullo, Catherine Humphrey

The Illinois Public Employee Relations Report

Possible Wisdom and Wit Regarding the Arbitration of Discipline

By Jerry Marzullo, Esq., and Catherine Humphrey

Vol. 39, No. 2, Nicki Bazer, Stephen A. Yokich

The Illinois Public Employee Relations Report

Bargaining in the Time of Covid: How Collective Bargaining Impacts Schools and Their Mitigation Strategies

By Nicki Bazer

Fighting for the Living

By Stephen A. Yokich

Recent Developments

By the Student Editorial Board: Bradley Kupiec, Carrie Kumiega, Damia Marshall, Sara Rash

Vol. 39, No 1, Beverly S. Bunch

The Illinois Public Employee Relations Report

The Impact of the Pandemic on State and Local Government Budgets

By Beverly S. Bunch

Recent Developments