Author: Aron Solomon

A Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer, Aron Solomon, JD, is the Chief Strategy Officer for AMPLIFY. He has taught entrepreneurship at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania, and was elected to Fastcase 50, recognizing the top 50 legal innovators in the world. Aron has been featured in Newsweek, The Hill, Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, CBS News, CNBC, USA Today, ESPN, TechCrunch, BuzzFeed, Venture Beat, The Independent, Fortune China, Abogados, Today’s Esquire, Yahoo!, ABA Journal, Law.com, The Boston Globe, and many other leading publications across the globe. 

As first appeared in Boxscore By Aron Solomon As reported by Law360, the trial for a class action against the National Football League’s (NFL) Sunday Ticket broadcast package has been postponed to June 6, 2024. The case, first filed all the way back in 2015, alleges that the NFL’s exclusive agreement with DirecTV for the Sunday Ticket package violates antitrust laws by restricting competition and consumer choice. The trial, expected to last about six weeks, will address the non-competitive practices related to the Sunday Ticket package, which allows fans to watch out-of-market NFL games. If the NFL loses the case, it…

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As first appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon When pursuing a personal injury claim, it’s crucial to avoid common mistakes that can jeopardize the chances of a successful outcome.  According to New Jersey lawyer Joseph Capo, here are ways to avoid some of the most common mistakes: Ensure Timely Medical Attention Timeliness in seeking medical assistance is of paramount importance to safeguard your well-being and establish a comprehensive record of your injuries. The urgency of seeking medical help cannot be overstated, as even seemingly minor injuries may have underlying complications that require immediate attention. By promptly consulting medical professionals, you not only…

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As first appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, was granted approval on Friday by a New York bankruptcy court to pursue a new trial for the $148 million in damages he was ordered to pay for defaming two Georgia poll workers. Rudy Giuliani was ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The defamation verdict was based on Giuliani’s false claims that the two workers conspired to rig the 2020 election, which led to harassment and harm. The jury’s unanimous decision included $75 million…

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As first appeared in Boxscore By Aron Solomon The NFL’s decision on Tuesday to offload 200 employees has raised concerns about its financial health despite its overall success. Perhaps more importantly, for those of us who follow not only the game but the business of football so closely, it raises our collective radar that something is off.This move comes at a time when the league claims to be facing various challenges, including recovering from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising costs, and the need to adapt to a changing sports and entertainment landscape. While the NFL remains a powerful and…

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As first appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon As 2023 unfolded, burn pit litigation gained attention due to the adverse health effects experienced by service members exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. government’s use of burn pits, where military waste was burned in open-air incinerators, has led to serious illnesses among military personnel, including cancer diagnoses. As the New York Times first reported, despite the significant number of service members affected, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initially denied the majority of burn pit exposure claims, citing a lack of conclusive data. This has led to a contentious battle over burn…

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