Who Owns the Last Second? Patents, Technology, and the Rules of College Football
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 21

One second became a surprisingly complicated piece of technology, intellectual property and sports governance in the 2026 collegiate season opening game.
Three Fishman Stewart attorneys named to inaugural Michigan Legal 250

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to share that three firm attorneys have been named to the debut Michigan Legal 250 list, bolstering its reputation as a premier IP law firm.
How AI is Changing Sports: When Your Smartwatch Knows More Than Your Coach
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 25

The real tech revolution in sports right now is being powered by AI that uses data from wearable sensors – and crunches numbers faster than any coach with a clipboard could.
Playing with House Money
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 13

On June 6, 2025, a federal judge gave final approval to the long-awaited settlement in the antitrust lawsuit, House v. NCAA (discussed in a previous Fish Tank).
NIL, Transfer Portals, and Title IX – The College Sports Revolution
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 8

Hold onto your foam fingers, sports fans – college sports just got a whole lot more interesting! The latest updates to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules are making student-athletes bigger than ever, and it’s not just about the game anymore.
Fishman Stewart expands playbook with enhanced sports law practice, led by industry veteran Deb Schneider

“We are thrilled to add Deb Schneider to our starting lineup,” Stewart shared. “She is a sports law powerhouse, with an unmatched understanding of the intersection between intellectual property and athletics.