Roger Abrams

During his 47 years in the law, Roger Abrams has been dean of three law schools, written nine books, and served as the official labor arbitrator for Major League Baseball and Walt Disney World. Photo by Mary Knox Merrill.

What do school desegregation, Major League Baseball, and Disney World have in common?

After winning the Boston school desegregation case in 1974, law professor Roger Abrams went on to become the dean of three law schools, the official arbitrator for Major League Baseball and Disney World, and the author of nine books. He retires this year after 19 years at Northeastern.

by Bill Ibelle July 10, 2018

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

When football players suffer from concussions, who is responsible?

Aaron Hernandez was a star for the New England Patriots until his swift and fatal fall from grace. After learning last week that Hernandez had severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, his attorney announced a lawsuit against the NFL and the Patriots. Two Northeastern experts weigh in on the symptoms of CTE and the potential for future litigation.

by Allie Nicodemo September 26, 2017

What happens in Oakland...stays in Vegas: The legal implications of the Raiders’ relocation

This week, the NFL approved a bid by the Oakland Raiders to relocate to Las Vegas. But what sort of negotiating got the Raiders to this point? And what will happen to the team name? Northeastern law professor Roger Abrams weighs in on some of the implications of the gamble.

by Molly Callahan March 31, 2017

3Qs: Is the end near for daily fantasy sports?

Federal and state authorities have become particularly interested in the practices of daily fantasy sports websites like FanDuel and Boston-based DraftKings. Here, law professor Roger Abrams explains why observers conclude the sites are games of chance and predicts forthcoming federal oversight.

by Joe O'Connell October 20, 2015

3Qs: Brady ‘Deflategate’ suspension upheld. What’s next?

The NFL on Tuesday upheld Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game "Deflategate" suspension. School of Law professor Roger Abrams talks about what could come next on the legal landscape, and predicts “the beginning of the end” of Roger Goodell’s tenure as NFL commissioner.

by Joe O'Connell July 29, 2015

3Qs: FIFA hit with ‘red card’ over corruption charges

The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday indicted 14 individuals on charges alleging widespread corruption at FIFA, international soccer’s governing body. Law professor Roger Abrams examines the criminal investigation and what it could mean for the sport.

by Joe O'Connell May 28, 2015