
David 1, Goliath 0: Nike Has Dropped Its Lawsuit Against Boris Berian
Berian is now free to run for whomever he pleases at the 2016 US Olympic Trials.June 23, 2016
LetsRun.com Legal Expert Weighs in On Today's Non-Decision by Judge Hernández in Nike vs Berian Lawsuit
An update from our legal expert.June 22, 2016

Decision On Temporary Injunction Delayed To Wednesday June 29th After Boris Berian And Nike Square Off In Court In Portland
Breaking news from Oregon.June 22, 2016

What Did Boris Berian Say Under Oath? Before They Square Off In Court Today, Boris Berian's Deposition Is Released
The case may be decided today when the two sides square off at 5 pm ET. *MB: Official Discussion Thread For Boris Berian’s Contract Dispute - Court Case is today at 5 pm ETJune 22, 2016

Court Filings Reveal That Nike's Proposed Contract To Boris Berian Was Full Of Reductions - Contract Could Even Be Terminated If Berian Was Injured And Didn't Compete For 180 Days
Court documents reveal that Nike certainly didn't agree to pay Berian a minimum of $375,000 over three years ($125,000 per year). Nike wanted to have the right to terminate the agreement entirely if Berian was injured and didn't compete for 180 days. If Berian got injured and only competed a handful of times and didn't make Worlds and wasn't ranked in the top 10 in the world, they wanted to be able to reduce his pay from $125,000 to $6,250. If he died or was permanently disabled, they also wanted to be able to cancel the deal. Berian says that's one reason why he doesn't want to run for Nike - the other is he doesn't like their shoes as he bombed out of USAs the first time he competed in them last year.June 17, 2016
Boris Berian Lawsuit Update: One Week To Go Until Both Sides Square Off In Court; Nike's Proposed Contract That Reportedly Had 2 Pages Of Reductions In It Has Not Been Publicly Filed Yet
An update.June 14, 2016
The Restraining Order That Nike Sought Against Boris Berian Is Now Out - Read It Here - Plus Under Penalty of Perjury Nick Symmonds, Jesse Williams and Sally Bergesen Support Berian
We've received the copy of the minute order from a legal expert and they provide a little analysis of what it all means. We also have copies of sworn affidavits in support of Berian from Jesse Williams, Nick Symmonds and Sally Bergesen. Under penalty of perjury, Williams said he's never signed an athlete to a contact with reductions in it in 12 + years at Brooks.June 8, 2016
Nike Is Granted Temporary Restraining Order in Its Lawsuit Against Boris Berian
Nike got the 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) it was seeking even though under the penalty of perjury New Balance's John Evans said his contractual offer to Berian had no reductions in it.June 8, 2016
Pro Runners React To Boris Berian's Contract - Most Greatly Underestimated How Much He Was Offered
June 6, 2016
Boris Berian's Legal Team Files Its First Response To Nike Lawsuit - Alleges Nike's Legal Strategy Is "Clearly" Designed To Interfere With His Training
Things are heating up in the courtroom and a hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday. Meanwhile, the stress of it has caused Berian to pull out of his final two pre-Olympic Trials races. *MB: Official Discussion Thread For Boris Berian's Contract DisputeJune 6, 2016
New Court Filings Reveal What the Nike vs. Boris Berian Lawsuit Is Really About - The 'Dreaded' Reduction Clause
New court filings reveal that when Nike agreed to match the New Balance's offer to Boris Berian they then sent him a contract that included reduction clauses whereas the New Balance offer sheet did not mention them. Nike justified this by saying the clauses are "standard in track and field endorsement contracts."June 4, 2016
Find Out What A Top Pro Track and Field Runner Makes: Boris Berian's New Balance Contract Offer Revealed
June 4, 2016
Get The Inside Scoop On Why Nike Is Suing World Indoor Champ Boris Berian For Breach Of Contract
We've read through the lawsuit and tell you why Nike, a company with a $95 billion market cap, is suing the guy who two years ago was working at McDonald's. Updated with statement from Merhawi Keflelzighi. *MB: Holy cow!! Nike just served Boris Berian at the Hoka One One Meet - They are suing him for breach of contractMay 21, 2016
Portland, Oregon
May 20, 2016 to June 28, 2016
Or should it be entitled Goliath v. David?
Outside Letsrun
NationalLawReview.com Calls It Ironic That Boris Berian Overcame His Nike Suit Just To End Up Wearing Nike In Rio Anyway
August 2, 2016
Recommended Read: Runner's World Profile On "The Other Keflezighi", Meb's Agent And Brother Merhawi
Usually behind the scenes, Merhawi found himself in the spotlight as he took on Nike over the Boris Berian contract dispute. Read how Merhawi got his start as Meb's agent and has expanded his roster so he'll have 4 Olympians in Rio.July 26, 2016
Good Read: The Guardian: "Boris Berian Earns Hero Status Off The Track By Winning Run-In With Nike"
British journalist Sean Ingle praises Berian as "the maverick American" who faced down Nike. LRC gets mention.June 27, 2016
The Oregonian: "Nike, Facing Skeptical Judge, Drops Endorsement Lawsuit Against Berian"
This a day after Nike told the federal court it woudl suffer "irreparable harm" if Berian went to NB.June 24, 2016
Out Of The Goodness Of Their Hearts: Nike Says It Dropped Their Lawsuit To "Eliminate The Distraction" For Boris Berian Ahead Of The Trials
We're sure eliminating all the bad publicity was a consideration as well.June 24, 2016
Ken Goe's Take On The Boris Berian Case Before Nike Dropped The Lawsuit
"I don't understand now, and haven't understood since this began, why Nike wants to force Berian to stay in the fold if he doesn't want to be there. Let him go."June 24, 2016
Denver Post Talks To Merhawi Keflezighi
Keflezighi says even with the temporary restraining order expired, Berian won't be "too aggressive" or "rock the boat".June 23, 2016
Boris Berian Defense Fund Launched
June 21, 2016
Nike Vs. Berian Lawsuit Makes The Front Page Of The WSJ - "Nike Plays Hardball to Keep Its Athletes"
June 8, 2016
Boris Berian can't wear, endorse gear from Nike competitors, judge rules
Merhawi Keflezighi also reveals the proposed Nike contract had two pages of reductions. Denver PostJune 8, 2016
Nike Seeking Federal Court Order To Halt Boris Berian From Running With New Balance Gear
Nike had the "right of first refusal" and claim they matched the NB offer. Berian's lawyer says, "We have a different view on that, and this matter will play itself it out in the courts.'' *MB: Boris Berian forced to scratch out of the rest of my races, maybe even the trialsJune 4, 2016
Oregonian's Ken Goe: Regardless Of Who Is Right Or Wrong, "Nike Already hast Lost The Public Relations Battle"
Goe calls it "a classic little guy vs. the machine story."May 22, 2016
On The Boards
- BORIS IS FREE!!!! Nike has dropped its lawsuit against Boris Berian
- Berian: "I'd basically go anyone but Nike...or HOKA, haha."
- Breaking: Judge in Boris Berian Case Needs Another Week Ruling Delayed until Next Wednesday
- Malcolm Gladwell backs Boris
- Wow: Nike's mafia-themed party where LetsRun.com was allegedly one of 3 parties to be 'hit 'makes it into the WSJ
- Official Thread to Discuss Boris Berian's Contract
- Nike's market cap DOWN over $600 Million since Boris Berian's tweet
- Holy cow!! Nike just served Boris Berian at the Hoka One One Meet - They are suing him for breach of contract