Super Bowl in tow, the NFL has a litigation problem but one its not afraid to fight

Whilst attention has finally shifted to the National Football League's showpiece Super Bowl, the NFL remains the most litigated sport in the world. Three recent legal issues, in particular, have distracted the build-up to the match and have the potential to cause damage to the NFL's long-term image. However, the league has shown a propensity to fight, scrap and utilise built-in legal advantages to 'win' cases and maintain their commercial dominance.

The NFL is no stranger to high profile litigation and for sports lawyers, the most