Hogan Lovells, a global law firm with deep expertise in the sports industry, advised Presidio Investors, an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm, in its announced acquisition of 100% ownership of the Hellas Verona Football Club. The announcement was made by Presidio and Maurizio Setti, and Presidio is committed to building upon the foundation created by…
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The Texas Rangers are seeking a new Senior Vice President, General Counsel. According to the team, The General Counsel will report to the Majority Owner of the Texas Rangers and provide both business-focused legal advice to stakeholders across the Club and litigation assistance to outside counsel as needed. The General Counsel’s primary focus will be…
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From the office of US Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (of Wyoming): “The Biden administration’s effort to fundamentally rewrite the very meaning and purpose of Title IX would threaten the integrity and safety of women’s sports nationwide by allowing men and boys to compete alongside women and girls. These actions have undermined decades of progress and robbed…
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By Jeffrey Levine, JD, PhD, Associate Clinical Professor and Esport Business Program Lead, Drexel University (Editor’s Note: The following article appeared in Esports and the Law, where Levine is the Academic Editor.) This past summer, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a landmark decision to establish the Olympic Esports Games, with the inaugural 2025 event…
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(Editor’s Note: Interesting article from Segal McCambridge’s Sports Recreation and Entertainment Practice Group and the lead attorney of the practice group Carla Varriale-Barker (she/her).) Online abuse in sports has reached alarming levels, targeting athletes, coaches, and officials, especially during high-profile events. Recognizing the growing threat, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) partnered with Signify Group…
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Following the recent landmark ruling that overturned ex-NFL star Dana Stubblefield’s rape conviction and sentencing, Trial Attorney Ken Rosenfeld and Co-Counsel Allen Sawyer are gearing up for a second hearing on January 17th, whereby the defense attorneys hope to present a compelling case for their client’s release from jail. On December 26, 2024, ex-49ers defensive…
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The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) is seeking a General Counsel-Chief Legal Officer. Description follows below: The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) recognizes and appreciates the importance of cultivating an environment that nurtures talent; that is equitable and respectful of all perspectives and backgrounds. Our Mission is to finance and support world-class, professional sports venues…
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ArentFox Schiff served as outside counsel to the New York Red Bulls in a major naming rights and ticketing transaction with Sports Illustrated Tickets. Red Bull Arena, the Red Bulls’ home stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, will be renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium, which marks the first time in its 14-year history that the stadium will have…
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BakerHostetler’s Atlanta team led by Partner Ron Gaither and including Associate Jarvarus Gresham defended Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. d/b/a PGA TOUR Superstore in a high-value securities dispute with two early investors in the company, who sought to cash in on long expired warrants that would have entitled them to millions of dollars prior…
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Aspiring to work in the sports industry, attorney Brandon Wurl fulfilled his dream last month when he joined the Arizona Cardinals Football Club as Associate Counsel. Wurl, who worked at Honeywell for almost three years before joining the NFL franchise, will report directly to General Counsel Kevin Manara. His role will be to “provide legal…
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