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Jonathan Amoona

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“One of sports law’s rising litigators” and “brightest stars,” according to Forbes, Jonathan has served as counsel in some of the most significant sports legal matters in recent history and has successfully represented numerous athletes, players unions, sports agents, and agencies.

Key Matters

Ben Simmons v. Philadelphia 76ers. Jonathan represented NBA All-Star Ben Simmons in an action brought against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, for breach of the NBA collective bargaining agreement, among other things.
Excel Sports Management v. Eric Eways and Klutch Sports Group. Jonathan represented Klutch Sports Group in an action brought by Excel Sports Management seeking an injunction to prevent its former marketing employee from working at Klutch.
Guden v. Stanford University. Jonathan represented a group of Stanford University athletes in an action seeking to enjoin Stanford from terminating eight of its varsity sports teams. The action ultimately led to the reinstatement of the eliminated teams.
Searcy v. National Football League Players Association, et al. Jonathan represented the NFLPA in an action brought by a prospective NFL agent challenging the Union’s Regulations Governing Contract Advisors.
Major League Baseball Player and Player Agent Arbitrations. Jonathan has represented several high-profile baseball players and agents in arbitrations under the Major League Baseball Players Association’s Regulations Governing Player Agents.
Green Bay Packers v. Bennett. Jonathan represented NFL Tight End Martellus Bennett in a proceeding brought against him by his former Club, the Green Bay Packers, for alleged breach of the NFL CBA.
Elliott v. NFL. Jonathan represented Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott in arbitration and federal court proceedings challenging the six-game suspension imposed on him by the NFL for alleged violation of the League’s Personal Conduct Policy.
Brady v. NFL (“Deflategate”). Jonathan represented New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady in arbitration and court proceedings challenging his four-game suspension imposed by the NFL for his alleged role in the so-called “deflategate” scandal.
Hardy v. NFL. Jonathan represented Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Greg Hardy in his appeal of his ten-game suspension for alleged violation of the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.
Peterson v. NFL. Jonathan represented NFL Running Back Adrian Peterson in arbitration and court proceedings challenging his NFL suspension.
Rice v. NFL. Jonathan represented Ray Rice in his appeal of his indefinite suspension imposed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
NFLPA v. NFL (“Contempt”). Jonathan represented the NFLPA in a contempt proceeding brought against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the District Court’s order in Peterson.
Rice v. Baltimore Ravens. Jonathan represented Ray Rice in a grievance proceeding against the Baltimore Ravens challenging Mr. Rice’s termination by the Club.
NFLPA v. NFL (“Personal Conduct Policy”). Jonathan represented the NFLPA in a grievance challenging the NFL’s new Personal Conduct Policy as a violation of the parties’ collective bargaining agreement.
Miller v. NFL. Jonathan represented NFL Linebacker Von Miller in a proceeding against the NFL and the Denver Broncos concerning the League and the Club’s attempt to recover a portion of Mr. Miller’s signing bonus.
New England Patriots v. Fanene. Jonathan represented NFL Defensive Lineman Jonathan Fanene in an action brought by the New England Patriots to recover Mr. Fanene’s signing bonus.
Vilma v. Goodell. Jonathan represented the National Football League Players Association and NFL players Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, and Will Smith in connection with federal court proceedings in the Eastern District of Louisiana challenging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s arbitration award affirming the players’ discipline for their alleged roles in a “pay-for-performance/bounty” program at the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints “Pay-for-Performance/Bounty” Program CBA Arbitrations. Jonathan represented the National Football League Players Association and NFL players Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, and Will Smith in arbitrations under the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement challenging Commissioner Goodell’s imposition of discipline against the players for their alleged participation in a “pay-for-performance/bounty” program.
Anthony v. NBA. Jonathan represented Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Caron Butler, Baron Davis, Kevin Durant, and nine other NBA players in an antitrust lawsuit against the NBA and NBA teams challenging the legality of the NBA’s lockout imposed on all NBA players.
Brady v. NFL. Jonathan represented Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Vincent Jackson, Ben Leber, Logan Mankins, Peyton Manning, Von Miller, Brian Robison, Osi Umenyiora, and Mike Vrabel in an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL and NFL teams challenging the legality of the NFL’s lockout imposed on all NFL players.
NBA v. NBA Players Association. Jonathan represented the NBPA, Derek Fisher, Keyon Dooling, James Jones, Matt Bonner, Maurice Evans, Roger Mason, Jr., Chris Paul, Theo Ratliff, Etan Thomas, Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike Dunleavy, James Fredette, and Charles Jenkins in a declaratory judgment action filed by the NBA.
NFL Players v. Upper Deck. Jonathan represented the NFLPA and NFLPI in a breach of contract action against Upper Deck.
Pryor v. NFL. Jonathan represented NFL Quarterback Terrelle Pryor in his appeal challenging the propriety of his five-game suspension issued by the NFL.
White v. NFL (Broadcast Revenues). Jonathan represented the White class and the NFLPA in a proceeding challenging the NFL’s negotiation of its national TV contracts.
White v. NFL (Collusion). Jonathan represented 246 NFL players in a proceeding against the NFL and its member clubs arising under the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement.
Baldwin v. IMG. Jonathan represented top sports agent in a declaratory judgment action filed against his former employer.
The Source Enterprises, Inc. v. Bowe Industries Inc. Jonathan represented the Source magazine in a Lanham Act/Trademark infringement case against Bowe Industries stemming from a violation of the Source’s trademarks in connection with the sale of unauthorized apparel.

Recent Experience

Triumphed for Relevent Sports Before Second Circuit, Reviving Antitrust Suit Against FIFA, USSF

Capabilities

Litigation/Trials

Antitrust/Competition

Sports

Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology

Key Matters

Ben Simmons v. Philadelphia 76ers. Jonathan represented NBA All-Star Ben Simmons in an action brought against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, for breach of the NBA collective bargaining agreement, among other things.
Excel Sports Management v. Eric Eways and Klutch Sports Group. Jonathan represented Klutch Sports Group in an action brought by Excel Sports Management seeking an injunction to prevent its former marketing employee from working at Klutch.
Guden v. Stanford University. Jonathan represented a group of Stanford University athletes in an action seeking to enjoin Stanford from terminating eight of its varsity sports teams. The action ultimately led to the reinstatement of the eliminated teams.
Searcy v. National Football League Players Association, et al. Jonathan represented the NFLPA in an action brought by a prospective NFL agent challenging the Union’s Regulations Governing Contract Advisors.
Major League Baseball Player and Player Agent Arbitrations. Jonathan has represented several high-profile baseball players and agents in arbitrations under the Major League Baseball Players Association’s Regulations Governing Player Agents.
Green Bay Packers v. Bennett. Jonathan represented NFL Tight End Martellus Bennett in a proceeding brought against him by his former Club, the Green Bay Packers, for alleged breach of the NFL CBA.
Elliott v. NFL. Jonathan represented Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott in arbitration and federal court proceedings challenging the six-game suspension imposed on him by the NFL for alleged violation of the League’s Personal Conduct Policy.
Brady v. NFL (“Deflategate”). Jonathan represented New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady in arbitration and court proceedings challenging his four-game suspension imposed by the NFL for his alleged role in the so-called “deflategate” scandal.
Hardy v. NFL. Jonathan represented Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Greg Hardy in his appeal of his ten-game suspension for alleged violation of the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.
Peterson v. NFL. Jonathan represented NFL Running Back Adrian Peterson in arbitration and court proceedings challenging his NFL suspension.
Rice v. NFL. Jonathan represented Ray Rice in his appeal of his indefinite suspension imposed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
NFLPA v. NFL (“Contempt”). Jonathan represented the NFLPA in a contempt proceeding brought against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the District Court’s order in Peterson.
Rice v. Baltimore Ravens. Jonathan represented Ray Rice in a grievance proceeding against the Baltimore Ravens challenging Mr. Rice’s termination by the Club.
NFLPA v. NFL (“Personal Conduct Policy”). Jonathan represented the NFLPA in a grievance challenging the NFL’s new Personal Conduct Policy as a violation of the parties’ collective bargaining agreement.
Miller v. NFL. Jonathan represented NFL Linebacker Von Miller in a proceeding against the NFL and the Denver Broncos concerning the League and the Club’s attempt to recover a portion of Mr. Miller’s signing bonus.
New England Patriots v. Fanene. Jonathan represented NFL Defensive Lineman Jonathan Fanene in an action brought by the New England Patriots to recover Mr. Fanene’s signing bonus.
Vilma v. Goodell. Jonathan represented the National Football League Players Association and NFL players Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, and Will Smith in connection with federal court proceedings in the Eastern District of Louisiana challenging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s arbitration award affirming the players’ discipline for their alleged roles in a “pay-for-performance/bounty” program at the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints “Pay-for-Performance/Bounty” Program CBA Arbitrations. Jonathan represented the National Football League Players Association and NFL players Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, and Will Smith in arbitrations under the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement challenging Commissioner Goodell’s imposition of discipline against the players for their alleged participation in a “pay-for-performance/bounty” program.
Anthony v. NBA. Jonathan represented Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Caron Butler, Baron Davis, Kevin Durant, and nine other NBA players in an antitrust lawsuit against the NBA and NBA teams challenging the legality of the NBA’s lockout imposed on all NBA players.
Brady v. NFL. Jonathan represented Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Vincent Jackson, Ben Leber, Logan Mankins, Peyton Manning, Von Miller, Brian Robison, Osi Umenyiora, and Mike Vrabel in an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL and NFL teams challenging the legality of the NFL’s lockout imposed on all NFL players.
NBA v. NBA Players Association. Jonathan represented the NBPA, Derek Fisher, Keyon Dooling, James Jones, Matt Bonner, Maurice Evans, Roger Mason, Jr., Chris Paul, Theo Ratliff, Etan Thomas, Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike Dunleavy, James Fredette, and Charles Jenkins in a declaratory judgment action filed by the NBA.
NFL Players v. Upper Deck. Jonathan represented the NFLPA and NFLPI in a breach of contract action against Upper Deck.
Pryor v. NFL. Jonathan represented NFL Quarterback Terrelle Pryor in his appeal challenging the propriety of his five-game suspension issued by the NFL.
White v. NFL (Broadcast Revenues). Jonathan represented the White class and the NFLPA in a proceeding challenging the NFL’s negotiation of its national TV contracts.
White v. NFL (Collusion). Jonathan represented 246 NFL players in a proceeding against the NFL and its member clubs arising under the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement.
Baldwin v. IMG. Jonathan represented top sports agent in a declaratory judgment action filed against his former employer.
The Source Enterprises, Inc. v. Bowe Industries Inc. Jonathan represented the Source magazine in a Lanham Act/Trademark infringement case against Bowe Industries stemming from a violation of the Source’s trademarks in connection with the sale of unauthorized apparel.