Arbitrator Determines NFL Promoted Collusion Between Teams to Lower Contract Guarantees

An independent arbitrator concluded that the NFL had encouraged teams to engage in tactics aimed at reducing payroll guarantees in player contracts. In his 2022 ruling, the arbitrator noted that there was “least doubt” regarding the NFL Management Council’s encouragement, with both Roger Goodell’s awareness and approval, to act in “conspiracy” by limiting guarantees in […]
Jad Sleiman Wins Case After Arbitrator Declares Jokes ‘Insightful’ And ‘Funny’

A comedian who was fired in January 2023 for his raunchy stand-up routine may return to his day job after an arbitrator praised his jokes, Vice reported. Philadelphia reporter Jad Sulaiman was fired after his employer discovered footage of him doing side work as a stand-up comedian, but a third party said some of his […]