A national team kit is a fashion product. An athlete's endorsement deal is a licensing contract. A counterfeit jersey is the same legal problem as a counterfeit handbag. Sports and fashion law aren't separate practice areas...

The NFF's new $8.5 million Adidas deal made headlines for its cash figure, but the clause that actually matters is the 20% merchandise royalty buried underneath it. Here's what every brand needs to get right before...