United States:
‘I Got 5 On It': UFC Fighter's Suspension For A Positive Marijuana Test Reeks Of Controversy
13 October 2015
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
At the Nevada State Athletic Commission
(NSAC) hearing on September 14, 2015, UFC star Nick Diaz sat in
silence as he heard state commissioners Francisco V. Aguilar, Skip
Avansino, Pat Lundvall, and Anthony A. Marnell III deliberate on
the future of his career. Commissioner Lundvall suggested a
lifetime ban from professional fighting. Commissioner Avansino
balked; a lifetime ban seemed excessive. After all, although this
was his third offense, Diaz had only tested positive for marijuana
during his post-fight drug test, whereas his opponent, former
middleweight champion Anderson Silva, had reportedly tested
positive for steroids that same night, provoking a one-year ban and
a $380,000 fine from NSAC.
This article was originally published
in the Sports Litigation Alert. To read the entire article
please click here, or visit the Sports Litigation
Alert website.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
POPULAR ARTICLES ON: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment from United States
Hiring A Name, Image, And Likeness Agent
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
I am a student-athlete and I want to hire an agent to negotiate NIL contracts for me. Is there anything I should be aware of when hiring an NIL agent?
What Is Third-Party Content?
Sideman & Bancroft
Generating content is crucial to business marketing, but it can be difficult to consistently produce unique content. In today's competitive digital landscape, embracing third-party content is essential.
CFPB Targeting Gaming Industry?
Klein Moynihan Turco LLP
On April 4, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued a report (the "Report") examining the potential risk to consumer assets and data in the online video game...