Just when I hadn't been back in studio for a while, word came down that a number of players from the 2012 and 2013 Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball team we...
Crack legal research tells us that about 95% of all civil cases settle sometime prior to trial. For some, it occurs during meditation, for others, it may occur...
It can be said that (fill in the blank) makes us stupid. For some, it's politics, others, alcohol, a large number of us have been driven mad by the opposite se...
Special thanks to Jason Anderson for putting me under a deadline to draft a post that somewhat tries to explain the fallout from Tom Jurich's termination letter...
I was born in 1973. To some that makes me ancient, to others, I am a mere pup. I do not offer this information to bolster either argument; rather, it is merel...
On Monday, The University of Louisville began the process to terminate head men's basketball coach, Rick Pitino's contract for "just cause." The Universit...
Alright, it's almost been a full week and I think that we can finally take some critical, non-knee-jerk reaction concerning the debacle that was last week's Cle...
Below are my top 5 things to avoid when dealing with Clemson fans this weekend. If you steer clear of these topics, and CU wins the game, you should have no is...
Ever since the news broke last week about the punishment that was being handed down by the NCAA, I have had several inquiries on what the school could do, legal...
When approaching a topic to write about it is important to have some source of credibility. For me, that source has usually been the law, or pure hatred for UK....
Keith Poynter graduated from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in May of 2011. While in law school, Keith studied Sports Law as well as other core curriculum. Prior to becoming an attorney, Keith worked in the insurance industry for 6 years, and was a police officer in both Kentucky and Tennessee for 6 years. As an avid sports fan, former basketball official and current youth sports coach, Keith is heavily involved in sports when not at work or with his family at the lake.
Keith's diverse background makes him an excellent source for legal opinion about issues surrounding the sporting world. Whether the matter be criminal or contractual, Keith's unique experience and education allows him to offer insight that may be missed by the casual fan.
Keith is available for commentary on any legal issues that may arise in the Kentuckiana area and will routinely post articles concerning local and national sports law topics.
