This episode is about former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck's lawsuit against WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon.&nbsp; Mike's guest is Jason Cruz, an attorney who practices in Seattle, writes for MMA Payout, and has written about the Luck v. McMahon lawsuit. Jason's firm can be located . (2:55) Background on McMahon's decision to hire Luck as the commissioner of the rebranded XFL. (5:15) Why the XFL fired Luck "for cause" immediately before filing for bankruptcy. (6:06) Why Luck is suing McMahon personally, and not the XFL (Alpha Entertainment) as a business entity. (9:03) Why is this a fight that McMahon wants?&nbsp; (9:49) Jason explains what a personal guarantee is.&nbsp; (11:28) Mike and Jason discuss the four arguments that McMahon has made in claiming that Luck was properly terminated "for cause." (19:53) What exactly is an "indispensable party" to a lawsuit, and is Alpha Entertainment an indispensable party here? (22:25) Jason explains how Alpha Entertainment's bankruptcy affects the Luck v. McMahon lawsuit. (24:32) How much is Luck's case hurt by the federal judge staying his case as Alpha Entertainment's bankruptcy plays out first?&nbsp; (26:21) What is Jason's prediction for the resolution of this case?&nbsp; The Mike Meltser Podcast is brought to you by Alamo Remedy CBD. Website:  Promo code: MIKEM Music Credit:&nbsp; Slow&nbsp;Burn&nbsp;by Kevin MacLeod  Link:&nbsp;https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn  License:&nbsp;http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

56 - Why Is Oliver Luck Suing Vince McMahon?

This episode is about Washington's NFL team, which recently announced that it is retiring its long-time nickname. Reports indicate that the announcement of a new name will not be announced because of trademark issues. This episode explores the trademark issues Washington is facing right now.&nbsp; Mike's guest is Yocel Alonso, who practices entertainment law at Alonso PLLC. He is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center and has litigated trademark issues over the course of his career. Yocel's firm can be located .&nbsp; (4:10) What is a trademark? (4:52) What kind of benefits do you have when you own a trademark?&nbsp; (6:03) How does a trademark owner protect the use of the mark?&nbsp; (7:46) How does somebody get a trademark? (12:21) There are two parties who are claiming an interest in the trademark "Washington Red Tails." Yocel explains which party has the upper hand.&nbsp; (15:15) How does a possible owner of a trademark show that he has been "using" the trademark?&nbsp; (17:07) If Washington wants to get the nickname "Red Tails," what should they do?&nbsp; The Mike Meltser Podcast is brought to you by Alamo Remedy CBD. Website: Alamo Remedy CBD Promo code: MIKEM Music Credit:&nbsp; Slow&nbsp;Burn&nbsp;by Kevin MacLeod  Link:&nbsp;https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn  License:&nbsp;http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

57 - How Will Washington's NFL Team Pick a New Name?

This episode is a preview of Texans training camp, which is underway in Houston in advance of the 2020 season opener on September against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mike's guest is his former co-worker Cody Stoots, who has worked as a sports radio host at SportsRadio 610 in Houston and SB Nation Radio.&nbsp; . (4:07) Reflecting on the DeAndre Hopkins deal&nbsp; (5:45) What has to happen for the Hopkins deal to look a little better in the future? (10:38) Can the skillset of the WRs bring out the best in Deshaun Watson? (14:30) How exactly will the Texans run the ball this year? (20:03) Which players are hurt most by a lack of preseason games? (24:30) Mike and Cody discuss the key position battles in training camp (29:30) What needs to happen for the Texans defense to be effective in 2020? (36:57) How much of a problem is the opening four games of the season? (43:51) Cody's 3 selling points on the 2020 Texans (45:31) Cody's hot take on Texans RB Duke Johnson (47:46:) Who are the key players to watch in training camp?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Mike Meltser Podcast is brought to you by Alamo Remedy CBD. Website: Alamo Remedy CBD Promo code: MIKEM Music Credit:&nbsp; Slow&nbsp;Burn&nbsp;by Kevin MacLeod  Link:&nbsp;https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn  License:&nbsp;http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

58 - Texans Training Camp Preview

This is a 2-part episode of the Mike Meltser podcast, which explores the insurance aspect of the massive losses the sports industry has sustained due to COVID-19 and the Ravens attempting to terminate Earl Thomas's contract for "conduct detrimental to the team." Mike's guest is Vince Morgan, who is one of the nation's most prominent corporate policyholder litigators and a partner at Bracewell LLP in Houston. You can find out more information about Vince . (2:53 ) Why are the Houston Rockets suing their insurance company? (4:25) What language determines whether business-interruption insurance policies cover COVID-19 losses ? (6:32) Why Wimbledon and the NCAA were able to collect money from their insurance companies after the cancellations of Wimbledon and the NCAA Tournament, respectively. (8:40) Where does "civil authority" come in?&nbsp; (10:00 ) Vince's thoughts on the future of COVID-19 related litigation in the sports context (10:52) Mike explains the fight that is in store after the Baltimore Ravens released safety Earl Thomas on Sunday for "conduct detrimental to the team." Will the Ravens be able to terminate his contract and avoid paying Thomas the $10 million he is owed in guaranteed money for 2020? Mike explains the process in store and analyzes the likely arguments from the Ravens and from the NFLPA (on Thomas's behalf). The Mike Meltser Podcast is brought to you by Alamo Remedy CBD. Website: Alamo Remedy CBD Promo code: MIKEM Music Credit:&nbsp; Slow&nbsp;Burn&nbsp;by Kevin MacLeod  Link:&nbsp;https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn  License:&nbsp;http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

59 - COVID-19 Sports Insurance Losses & Ravens Release Earl Thomas

The NFL season is back! Mike gives his thoughts on a disappointing 34-20 loss for the Texans at the hands of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. (1:52) Why this was basically a "non-performance" by Houston (5:16) Why Mike believes the schedule is a major problem for this Texans team (10:04) The Texans matched up terribly with the Chiefs (11:29) Breaking down some of the key sequences in the game, particularly in the first half (18:50) The biggest issue for Houston was in the trenches (23:15) Why couldn't the Texans hit big plays offensively? (29:20) Mike lists the few positives coming out of this Week 1 loss

60 - Chiefs Hammer Texans in TNF Opener

Mike is a long-time sports radio personality with experience at SportsRadio 610 in Houston, Sirius-XM Radio, and ESPN Radio. His podcast focuses on the latest topics in the world of sports law, with bonus episodes on Houston sports.