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Nevada Supreme Court Sides with Jon Gruden, Rejects NFL’s Arbitration Control in Leaked Emails Case

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LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, allowing him to proceed with his lawsuit against the NFL over allegations of leaked emails. Gruden contends that damaging communications were made public before his resignation from the Raiders in 2021, an action that he believes was orchestrated by the league. In a 5-2 ruling, the justices did not confirm whether the NFL had indeed leaked Gruden’s emails. However, they deemed the NFL’s choice to force the case into arbitration, with Commissioner Roger Goodell overseeing … Read more

Jon Gruden’s Legal Battle Takes Another Hit as NFL Arbitration Looms: Exploring the Former Raiders Coach’s Diminishing Options

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LAS VEGAS — Jon Gruden, the former Las Vegas Raiders head coach, has faced further setbacks in his legal battle against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. The dispute, stemming from a series of leaked emails that led to Gruden’s resignation in 2021, appears to be steering inexorably toward arbitration under the league’s governance. Gruden initiated legal action against the NFL after emails he sent containing racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks were publicly disclosed. These emails, which were exchanged with former Washington Commanders’ president Bruce Allen from 2011 to 2018, surfaced during an NFL investigation … Read more

Employment Attorney Patrick Dolan Talks State vs Federal Law Protections and More on Let’s Get Legal with Jon Hansen

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CHICAGO, IL – Labor law specialist Patrick Dolan from Conti and Dolan provided valuable insights on employment issues during an interview with Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Delving into various topics, Dolan shed light on the distinctions between state and federal labor protections, as well as the potential consequences of taking time off work. In response to listener questions, Dolan explained the differences in labor laws between states and the federal government. He emphasized that while federal labor laws set the minimum standards for employee rights, states have the power to provide additional protections. … Read more

NFL Presents Final Argument in Jon Gruden Lawsuit, Awaits Nevada High Court’s Verdict

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CARSON CITY, Nev. – The NFL is making a final attempt to have former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden’s lawsuit, pertaining to leaked emails, sent to arbitration. The case is currently being argued in Nevada’s highest court. Gruden filed the lawsuit following the release of emails that contained racist, homophobic, and misogynistic remarks. He claims that the league leaked the emails to the media, leading to his termination as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL argues that Gruden’s employment contract included a provision that any disputes or claims must go through arbitration. … Read more