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Our attorney on retainer, Michael, accuses his brother, Bradley, of crashing his computer because he came over to look at baseball cards. Then they argue about the decision of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to move the 2021 MLB All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to restrictive voting laws enacted by state Republicans. We also convene a mock grand jury to determine whether criminal charges should be brought against Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson.
State of Georgia v. MLB
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to the state enacting laws that make voting more restrictive. The State of Georgia is hypothetically suing for costs already incurred and projected revenue lost as a result of MLB’s decision.
Michael Rapaport v. Kevin Durant
The actor Michael Rapaport is hypothetically suing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, claiming messages sent by Durant on social media caused him emotional distress.
Paige Bueckers v. WNBA
University of Connecticut women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers is hypothetically challenging the WNBA rule prohibiting her from entering the WNBA Draft until she is 22 years old.
USWNT v. USA Soccer
The United States Women’s National soccer team is still fighting for equal pay almost a year after a judge threw out its lawsuit against USA Soccer. USWNT star Megan Rapinoe recently spoke to President Joe Biden and Congress about why female athletes deserve opportunities equal to that of their male counterparts. This hypothetical lawsuit claims the USWNT did not receive an opportunity equal to that of the USMNT.
DeShaun Watson’s Mock Grand Jury
We consider the evidence against Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson and decide whether criminal charges should be brought against him for sexual assault.
