Brian Flores’ lawsuit over alleged discrimination in hiring practices targets the NFL and three teams
The NFL and three of its franchises - the Houston Texans, the New York Giants, and the Denver Broncos - will face a lawsuit filed by former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores over the league's hiring and promotion practices concerning African American coaches.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan upheld Judge Valerie Caproni's ruling allowing Flores to proceed with his claims against the league and the three aforementioned teams.Micah Parsons makes an unexpected move at Cowboys training camp amidst the drama over trade requestIn a written opinion by Circuit Judge José A. Cabranes, the court determined that NFL rules require Flores to submit his claims to Commissioner Roger Goodell and that the league's arbitration provisions are not protected under the Federal Arbitration Act, as they only provide for what was described as a "nominal arbitration."The Second […]