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Condemning Clothes: The Constitutionality Of Taking Trademarks In The Professional Sports Franchise Context, Mitchell Diles
Condemning Clothes: The Constitutionality Of Taking Trademarks In The Professional Sports Franchise Context, Mitchell Diles
Washington and Lee Law Review Online
The resurgence in franchise free agency in the National Football League (NFL) potentially implicates the loss of a significant source of local identity and tradition for multiple cities. In January 2016, NFL owners approved the relocation of the Rams franchise from St. Louis, Missouri, to Los Angeles, California, by a vote of thirty-to-two. The owners’ vote also potentially implicates the relocation of the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. Though applauded by numerous sports commentators, athletes, and fans, the vote reflects the failure of negotiations between the City of St. Louis and the Rams organization. The approval also sets …