By Scott Hirko, Ph.D. Last week, my friend, a fellow Michigan State alum who now lives in Australia, asked: “why does this keep happening at MSU?” It’s been a difficult road the past 20 years as an alumni of a school repeatedly involved in, covering up, dismissing, or fighting against sexual harassment and abuse within…
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I have nothing against Tequila as I have been known to occasionally imbibe in the spirt. But it certainly seemed weird to see that LSU has embraced NOËL Family Distillery and its luxury tequila of the same name as the official tequila of LSU Athletics in Baton Rouge. “Fans at Tiger Stadium will kick off the upcoming football…
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Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Courtney Dunn of Segal McCambridge, who discusses her budding sports law practice and her path along the way. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live can…
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The 45th Annual Conference of the Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries will be held October 5 to October 7 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The conference is jointly supported by the Section of State and Local Government Law. As part of this collaboration, the conference offers a diverse range of Continuing…
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Spencer Fane LLP iannounced yesterday the formal launch of its Sports Law team, led by attorneys Peter Goplerud, Loren Mulraine, and James Crumlin. Comprising lawyers who have experience in corporate law, entertainment, higher education, intellectual property, and labor and employment, the group already has significant experiences in key aspects of name, image, and likeness (NIL) practice. The team handles legal…
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Dynamic Sports Group has announced the passing of its founder, Cameron Weiss, releasing a statement about his death earlier this week. Weiss, 38, was both an NFL and MLB agent who founded DSG in 2019. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Cameron Weiss, our dear friend and business…
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In a conversation between Thompson Coburn Partner Bob Wallace and retired sports journalist Jim Thomas on “After the Buzzer,” the two men discuss the upcoming NFL season and share their thoughts on teams, players, surprises, and potential disappointments. Wallace is the chair of the Sports Law practice at Thompson Coburn. After the Buzzer is a smart, probative…
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Michigan State University Head Football Mel Tucker has released a statement through his attorney, defending himself against allegations he sexually harassed anti-rape, anti-sexual harassment educator Brenda Tracy, who was on campus investigating MSU’s culture. Tucker’s statement, released by his attorney Jennifer Belveal, follows: “Brenda Tracy’s allegations of harassment are completely false. The proceedings initiated by…
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(Editor’s Note: Below is an excerpt from an article from the most recent Sports Litigation Alert. The author, Ed Edmonds, is a Professor Emeritus of Law at the Notre Dame Law School. His scholarly interests include labor and antitrust issues in baseball.) By Ed Edmonds Seventeen veteran baseball scouts[1] filed an Age Discrimination in Employment Act…
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Western Michigan Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced the fire of Laura LeDuc as the Assistant Athletic Director, Administration/Chief of Staff. LeDuc will serve in the newly defined role of Assistant Athletic Director for Administration. In this role, she will oversee day-to-day operations for the Athletic Director’s office, while also being responsible for handling…
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