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Cozen O’Connor Sponsors LPGA Golfer

Cozen O’Connor, one of the largest and fastest-growing law firms in North America, announced last month that it has begun sponsoring LPGA golfer Ally Ewing. Ewing, who has three prestigious tour victories to her name, is currently the only LPGA golfer that is sponsored by a law firm. To learn more about that unique relationship[,…
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University of Iowa Opens Registration for 3rd Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition

The University of Iowa has opened registration for the 3rd annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition. The competition, which is fully online, is set for February 21-22, 2025. It is open to all law students and graduate students from non-law programs. Details and registration link at this website (don’t miss the website drop-down tabs…
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Law Firm Becomes Official Sponsor of the Las Vegas Raiders

Naqvi Injury Law has become the Official Law Firm of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium.   “We are profoundly grateful to have been selected as the Official Law Firm of the Las Vegas Raiders,” said Farhan Naqvi, founder and managing attorney of Naqvi Injury Law. “The Raiders are our hometown team, and we…
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Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Sports Practice

Pierson Ferdinand LLP (PierFerd) has announced the appointment of sports lawyer Sekou Campbell as a Partner in its Global Media, Entertainment, and Sports Practice. Campbell brings extensive experience in representing intellectual creatives – particularly those operating at the intersection of technology and traditional entertainment – to PierFerd. Previously a professional actor, the attorney “combines his…
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Federal Lawmakers Introduce Act that Addresses ‘Whacking’ of Wolves, Coyotes on Federal Lands

Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded the introduction of new legislation to ban the use of motorized vehicles—mainly by use of snowmobiles—to kill wolves or coyotes on federal lands. The new bill, the “Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act,” is being introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Nancy…
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Concussion Expert Opines on the Future of Tua Tagovailoa

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left the field during Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills following another violent hit, many experts were quick to note that adopted the fencing posture after he hot the ground – meaning he was unconscious and the hit impacted deeper parts of his brain, a sign of a…
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FIFA President Lends Guidance and Advice to Sports Law Students at UM

The University of Miami School of Law recently welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a special guest in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Program. His visit was part of the school’s new course on soccer law, co-taught by Emilio Garcia Silvero, FIFA’s chief legal and compliance officer, and Enric Ripoll, founder of ER Sports Law.…
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ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries Set for November 14-16

The 2024 annual conference for the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries will be held November 14-16 in Las Vegas. Registration is now open. The Forum – an ideal venue for lawyers in sports law, who passionate about staying current on legal issues, mentorship, and networking – features a theme of “Bright Lights,…
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Association Projects that American Adults Will Bet $35 Billion with Legal Sportsbooks During the NFL Season

Just before the beginning of the 2024 NFL season, the American Gaming Association projected that American adults will bet $35 billion with legal sportsbooks throughout the season. Driven by the continued expansion and maturation of the legal sports betting industry across the U.S., 2024 is expected to be the most legally wagered-on season in the…
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Taylor Is First Indiana Law Student to Receive Sports Lawyers Association Student Writing Award

A rising 3L at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is one of 10 law students nationwide—and the first IU student ever— to receive the Sports Lawyers Association’s Student Writing Competition Award. Amelia Taylor won the honors for her work “A Critical Analysis of Name, Image, and Likeness Policies and Their Implications for International Student-Athletes.” While…
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