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Tulane Students Host 8th Women in Sports Law Symposium

The 8th annual Women in Sports Law Symposium (WiSLS) is taking place Oct. 18-19 at Tulane Law School, with a host of panels, speakers and other events geared at elevating women’s roles in sports law. The Symposium is a networking and professional development event organized by Tulane sports law students which provides attendees with the opportunity to…
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Political scientist explores extending constitutional duties to private actors

Do we have a constitutional duty to protect one another’s rights? What if each of us, as private citizens, were responsible for upholding the constitutional rights of our fellow citizens? For example, what if a landlord had a constitutional duty to provide safe and ample housing for his or her tenant, or a privately owned…
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Insurance Company Partners with National Alliance for Youth Sports

The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) announced today a new partnership with Matterhorn Insurance Group, furthering its commitment “to providing members with top-tier programs and resources. Through this collaboration, NAYS members will enjoy increased liability coverage, and youth sports organizations will have access to tailored insurance policies designed to meet their specific needs.” “We…
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SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC AND SEATTLE REIGN FC NAME CHRISTINE MASSE AS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC announced today the appointment of Christine “Chris” Masse as Chief Legal Officer of the greater business enterprise representing both clubs. Masse brings 25 years of extensive legal experience to the Sounders and Reign, with deep-rooted expertise navigating transactions in a highly regulated environment. Masse marks the second executive…
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Auburn Athletics Names Official Injury Law Firm

Auburn Athletics has named the Vance Law Firm as its Official Injury Law Partner. “It is important to our firm to be involved in the athletic programs that are in our area; it is a way to give back to the folks that choose our firm to represent them, making the fan experience more enjoyable,…
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Holland & Knight Advises Attain Sports in Acquiring Controlling Interest in Aberdeen IronBirds

Holland & Knight represented Attain Sports in its purchase of controlling interest in IB Professional Holdings, the owner of the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, from Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and former Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran Bill Ripken. The deal was announced on October 1. Attain Sports is…
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SafeSport Seeks Athlete Members for Board of Directors and Athlete Advisory Team

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) has announced that it is seeking new athlete members to apply to join the Board of Directors and SafeSport Athlete Advisory Team (SAAT). The Board of Directors for the U.S. Center for SafeSport comprises independent members who provide a wealth of relevant experience to support the Center in achieving its mission. The…
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NFL Player Suspended for Potential Concussion-Producing Play

Derwin James Jr. of the Los Angeles Chargers was suspended without pay last month for one game for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during this Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan issued the suspension for a violation…
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Criminal Defense Firm Announces Partnership with the Dallas Cowboys

Barbieri Law Firm, a North Texas criminal defense firm, has announced its partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, coinciding with the firm’s move to its new headquarters at The Star in Frisco, the world-renowned training facility and headquarters of the Cowboys. The partnership underscores “the alignment of two prominent North Texas entities, both focused on excellence in their…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Daniel Wallach, ‘Nation’s Preeminent Sports Betting Attorney’

Hackney Publications (HP) has announced that Daniel Wallach, founder of Wallach Legal (https://sportsgaminglaw.com/), has been interviewed on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here. Wallach is well-known in the sports industry as one of the foremost legal authorities in the country when it comes to sports betting legal issues. His firm…
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