Author: Aron Solomon

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon For those of us who write, advocate, and fight for gender equity in sports, particularly those like me whose sports focus is professional tennis, this week began with a real news bang, which is summarized in one handy image: I learned about all of this in an email from Valérie Tétreault, the new Tournament Director of the Montréal National Bank Open, For those of you unfamiliar with the event, it used to be commonly known as the Canadian Open and now has a fancy bank related name. The way it works is that the women…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Friday was an important day in New Jersey legislative history, as state officials came face-to-face with a legislative process they have known was coming since last year‘s election. What New Jersey has been dealing with should be something that legislatures and advocacy groups in all states considering a similar policy change watch very closely. New Jersey lawmakers subjected officials from the Cannabis Regulatory Committee to an intense grilling during a lengthy hearing on Friday afternoon. The hearing, the first of its kind in front of the Joint (one would think they could have found…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court made a significant decision on Monday in Ardoin v. Robinson, a case centered around Louisiana’s congressional voting districts. The Court’s ruling, as first reported by Bloomberg, reinstated an order calling for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana. By doing so, the Court avoided a potential clash on the issue and opened up important discussions about voting rights in the United States. The case has now been sent back to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals for further proceedings. The legal battle began in March 2022…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Late Wednesday, a New Jersey judge ordered Ocean City to allow Orsted to proceed with groundwork for its 1,100-megawatt offshore wind project that has received significant pushback over environmental and tourism season concerns, finding the Danish energy company met the statutory requirements for the permit. The issue with Orsted and wind farm work in New Jersey has been a contentious one, with some communities calling for a halt to work on the first offshore wind farm in the state. However, other communities have accepted money from Orsted-backed grants. Here are some of the key points…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon On Tuesday morning, the tennis world learned that one of the most beloved WTA players is hanging up her racquet right after Wimbledon: This is a huge loss for tennis on many levels. Kontaveit not only rose a little over a year ago to world number 2, she is a player through whom we see not only the human frailties of professional athletes (because of how wonderfully open she is on social media) but how absolutely brutal a sport tennis can be. She is also a truly amazing person – the pride of Estonia.…

First appeared on Substack By Aron Solomon In our tech-dominated world, privacy has become a critical concern. With the rapid growth of the internet and the pervasive presence of online platforms, protecting personal information has never been more important. As we navigate the ever-expanding digital landscape, it’s crucial to prioritize our privacy rights and ensure a secure and trustworthy online environment. In today’s interconnected world, the vast amount of data generated by our online activities has turned individuals into valuable commodities for corporations and advertisers. Florida lawyer John Lawlor summed it up well when he said, “Given how people have become commodities…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon In a case that has been progressing slowly for several months, Wheeling lawyer Teresa Toriseva has issued a notice of legal action against Interim WVSP Superintendent Colonel Jack Chambers and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. This notice reveals that 42 women, including 10 minors, are preparing to file lawsuits against the West Virginia State Police, marking a disturbing turn of events. The legal action stems from a deeply troubling revelation outlined in a letter sent by Cpl. Joseph Comer, a member of the WV State Police, to state lawmakers, Governor Jim Justice, and the Attorney…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon Any professional league has its carrots and sticks to deal with athlete behavior.The NBA has already tried to use their carrots with Ja Morant and these carrots have obviously not worked. Not once. Not ever. For those who haven’t been closely following the ongoing telenovela out of Memphis, Ja Morant, a remarkably talented guard for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, has found himself embroiled in a series of troubling incidents that have resulted in his suspension from team activities. These controversies have sparked widespread debate and concern within the basketball community and basically, anyone who…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon With the French Open, one of tennis’ four majors, having wrapped up on Sunday afternoon, clay court season came to an end. That means that grass court season begins immediately, with Nottingham, England, as the traditional kick-off. Yet on Tuesday morning, a devastating van rampage in Nottingham left three people dead and three others injured, plunging the city into high alert. Many tennis fans first learned of the attack from a tweet by British tennis star Liam Broady, who immediately heard about the attack. Despite this tragic incident, the scheduled tournament in Nottingham is proceeding…

First appeared in Western Journal By Aron Solomon Late Thursday evening, major news outlets buzzed with the confirmation that former President Donald J. Trump had been charged under the Espionage Act, specifically 18 U.S. Code 793, “gathering, transmitting or losing defense information.” But what caught everyone off guard was the surprising choice of venue for the case: Miami, Florida, instead of Washington, D.C. The decision to bring the indictment to Miami has raised eyebrows, mainly due to its size. However, the irony lies in the fact that the jurisdiction does not rest solely on the randomly assigned judge, Aileen Cannon, who happens…