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Sports Lawyer Aalok Sharma Appointed as Chair of Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Workforce Management Policy Committee

October 17, 2024

Stinson LLP Partner Aalok Sharma has been appointed to serve as chair of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Workforce Management Policy Committee. As chair of this committee, Sharma will lead Chamber members, policy staff and stakeholders in advocating for policies that support a thriving business environment in Minnesota. The committee will also focus on addressing critical workplace…
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Five More Teams Forfeit Over Transgender ‘Danger’

October 16, 2024

Even more female volleyball teams have been forced to forfeit matches “to protect their players from the high and now well-documented risk of serious injury when being required to play against one or more men who identify as female,” said John Banzhaf, Professor of Public Interest Law atGeorge Washington University Law School The Nevada women’s volleyball…
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Duane Morris Welcomes Corporate and Gaming Law Partner Sara Gonso Tait in Chicago

October 15, 2024

Sara Gonso Tait has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in its Chicago office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Tait was a partner at Ice Miller LLP. “Sara is a marquee addition to our Firm who will immediately add to and expand our capabilities in this important marketplace,”…
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Tulane Students Host 8th Women in Sports Law Symposium

October 14, 2024

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

October 13, 2024

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

October 11, 2024

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

October 10, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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

October 7, 2024

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

October 5, 2024

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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