On August 27, 2024, Arbitrator Allen Ponak upheld an indefinite suspension imposed on Shawn Lemon, a veteran defensive end in the Canadian Football League (CFL), for wagering on CFL games in 2021, including a game in which he played. This decision highlights the complexities of player conduct in professional sports and raises important questions about…
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In a recent decision that has garnered media attention, the Supreme Court of British Columbia concluded it was without jurisdiction to hear claims brought against the Canadian Football League (CFL), its teams and various individuals relating to concussions alleged to have occurred to a former professional football player…
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The use of social media has exploded in a very short time frame, and many organizations are scrambling to deal with situations they never would have envisioned even five years ago. Two issues in particular are proving to be troubling: derogatory or critical statements by employees about their employer or other employees (attacks from within);…