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Morris, Manning & Martin Launches Sports Law Practice with Hiring of Ricardo Jackman

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP announced today the launch of its new Sports & Entertainment Practice with the hiring of sports and entertainment attorney Ricardo Jackman. Jackman will join the Washington, D.C. office as partner and will chair the new practice. With decades of experience serving as counsel in business-related matters for clients in the…
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Willkie Represents Multiple Investors in Acquisition of Charlotte Hornets

Willkie is representing three separate investors, including J. Cole and Damian Mills, as part of a buyer group, in the acquisition of a majority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan. Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced on June 16 that Chairman Michael Jordan reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Attorney Peter Goplerud of Spencer Fane, a Firm that Recently Recognized as One of the Best in the Sports Industry

Hackney Publications announced today that Peter Goplerud, a sports lawyer and of counsel at Spencer Fane, is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment, which was taped in early May, can be heard here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Christian-Dennie–of-Fox-Rothschild-e21fnhq Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live…
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Atlanta Hawks Name Michelle Leftwich SVP of Salary Cap Administration

The Atlanta Hawks have named Michelle Leftwich its Senior Vice President of Salary Cap Administration. Leftwich joined the Hawks in 2017 following 22 years at the NBA, including the final 10 as vice president and assistant general counsel, where she worked with Rick Buchanan, the NBA’s general counsel, and Dan Rube, the NBA’s deputy general…
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Sports Lawyer Bob Latham Presents Case Study on Rugby World Cup at TEAMS Europe Conference

US Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and Jackson Walker partner Robert P. Latham recently spoke on the opening day of the TEAMS Europe Conference. As an Executive Board Member of World Rugby, Latham joined a panel moderated by SportsTravel Managing Editor Matt Traub and including Sarah Massey, 2025 managing director of Women’s Rugby World Cup, and John…
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Texas A&M Professor Paul Batista Continues Role on 2023-24 SEC Executive Committee

Texas A&M University Faculty Athletics Representative Paul Batista will continue to serve as a member of the 2023-24 Southeastern Conference Executive Committee, the league office announced last month. Dr. Batista, who was originally selected to the SEC Executive Committee in 2022, is an Associate Professor in the Sport Management Division in the Department of Health…
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NCAA’S REGULATIONS ATTEMPT TO RESTRICT STATE LAW: THE NEW NIL BATTLEGROUND

By: Christina Stylianou & Gregg E. Clifton, Of Lewis Brisbois Despite numerous recent legal losses, the NCAA has asserted its intention to enforce its rules and crackdown on alleged NIL violations committed by its member schools. In another article earlier this month, we discussed recent trends regarding state legislation that has already been introduced or become law (Arkansas, Oklahoma,…
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NFL SUSPENDS THREE PLAYERS INDEFINITELY AND ONE OTHER PLAYER SIX GAMES FOR GAMBLING POLICY VIOLATIONS

The NFL confirmed last week that three players have been indefinitely suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy. One other player was suspended six games. Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL…
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National Women’s Soccer League Announces Three Senior Hires

The National Women’s Soccer League today announced the addition of three senior-level hires to the front office, including Dr. Andria Johnson as Senior Director of People and Inclusion, Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard as Vice President of Legal and Jordan Dolbin as Head of Social and Influencer Marketing. “These three highly accomplished individuals bring with them incredibly relevant…
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NFLPA Board Elects Non-Lawyer as Executive Director, Goodell Opines

The Board of Player Representatives of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has elected Lloyd Howell as the Executive Director of the NFLPA. Howell will serve as the NFLPA’s 4th Executive Director, succeeding Ed Garvey (1971-1983), Gene Upshaw (1983-2008) and DeMaurice Smith (2009-current). “We are excited to have Lloyd lead our union into its next chapter and…
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