Local Jacksonville Beach Injury Lawyers Who Actually Know Your Name At Hastings Injury Law Firm, we’re not one of those massive billboard firms where your case gets passed from desk to desk. We’re your neighbors, your community advocates, and yes, the same people you might see surfing the waves at dawn or fishing on…
The $10K Rule: How a College Athlete Lawsuit Could Reshape NCAA Sports For decades the NCAA has enforced strict rules limiting how much money college athletes can earn from their sport even outside the school’s own programs. One of those rules caps prize money at $10,000 for athletes in “non-revenue” sports like tennis, golf, swimming,…
Is Your Sports Bet Illegal in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know Sports betting has exploded in popularity — but in Florida, it’s not as simple as placing a bet on your favorite app and cashing in. On a recent episode of The Frangie Show, attorney Brett Hastings broke down the complicated reality of…
🏀 Shaq, FTX, and the Legal Risks of Celebrity Endorsements When Shaquille O’Neal famously proclaimed “I’m just a guy who loves tech” in support of crypto exchange FTX, few could have predicted the legal storm that would follow. But after FTX’s collapse and the fraud conviction of its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallout reached well…
This episode of Sports and Courts with attorney Brett Hastings dives into the sweeping changes reshaping college athletics, particularly around NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) compensation. Hastings explains the implications of a new system allowing schools to pay athletes directly—up to $21.5 million per year—while a newly formed College Sports Commission and clearinghouse regulate the value…
In the May 4, 2025, “Sports & Courts” segment, Brett Hastings of Hastings Injury Law Firm discussed the legal complexities surrounding college sports. He confirmed that the SEC could legally leave the NCAA at any time without buyout penalties, although doing so would introduce significant scheduling challenges. If the SEC and Big Ten formed their…
The Chicago Cubs are engaged in a legal battle with Wrigley View Rooftop, a private rooftop venue overlooking Wrigley Field. This dispute stems from a broader history of rooftop view rights and previous settlements made two decades ago. The Cubs have filed a lawsuit alleging misappropriation, false advertising, unjust enrichment, unfair competition, and unauthorized use…
In this weeks episode of Sports & Courts, Brett talks about fantasy football and how online gambling can be a tricky area for state law.
Here is this week’s post of Sports & Courts with 1010XL’s Frank Frangie and his sports law analyst, Brett Hastings. The clip features Brett and Frank discussing new Deflate Gate developments, including what Tom Brady’s appeal to Federal Court really means and if Brady will be able to play in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on…
Listen here for Attorney Brett Hastings’ appearance on Sports and Courts from May 15, 2015. Brett discusses Tom Brady’s discipline for “Deflate Gate.” Topics include Roger Goodell’s behavior regarding the appeal, collective bargaining agreements, and arbitration. This is a topic that will definitely have future discussions!