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David A. Moreno, Jr. Named Rising Star by New York Law Journal

Blank Rome has announced that partner David A. Moreno, Jr. has been recognized by the New York Law Journal in its 2023 New York Legal Awards. Moreno was recognized in the “Rising Star” category, which honors the New York legal community’s emerging leaders. Judges reviewed applications submitted on behalf of hundreds of talented attorneys and respected firms from across New…
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SportsLawExpert.com Remains the Number One Destination on Google

Hackney Publications, the parent of numerous sports law-focused publications and websites, celebrated today the continued status of Sportslawexpert.com as the number one destination on Google and other search engines for those seeking leading attorneys and expert witnesses who specialize in sports law. “As we close in on 20 years of publishing sports law periodicals, we…
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Georgia Bulldogs Staffer – Who Survived Fatal Crash, Sued the School and Then Was Fired – Alleges ‘Retaliation’

A Former University of Georgia athletics department staffer, who survived a fatal car crash in January and then filed a lawsuit against the school earlier this summer, has been fired, according to her attorney. Attorney Rob Buck suggested his client, Victoria “Tory” Bowles,  experienced “direct retaliation” in response to the lawsuit she filed against the…
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Sports Agent Named CEO of Hockey Operations for Edmonton Oilers

OEG Inc. owner and Chairman Daryl Katz has announced that Jeff Jackson has been named the new CEO of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. In his new role, Jackson will report directly to Katz and serve as an Alternate Governor on the NHL Board of Governors. He will oversee all aspects of…
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Former Bills Punter Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser

Very few punters are taken in the NFL draft. When they are, it’s a pretty good sign that they have a career in store for them in professional football. Matt Araiza was one of those rare punters. Nicknamed the “Punt God” when he played for San Diego State, where he was a consensus All-American, Araiza…
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Association of Ringside Physicians Issue Statement About Transgender Athletes Competing in Combat Sports

The Association of Ringside Physicians issued a statement last month suggesting that transgender athletes should not be allowed compete in combat sports against cisgender athletes. The paper was presented by the following: AUTHORS: Randa Bascharon, DO, MBA, ATC, FAOAO; Nitin K Sethi, MD, MBBS, FAAN; Ryan F. Estevez, MD, PhD, MPH; Mark Gordon MD, CWS,…
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Portland Trail Blazers Hire Zandria Conyers as General Counsel

Zandria Conyers has been hired as the Portland Trail Blazers new Senior Vice President and General Counsel, it was announced today by Dewayne Hankins, Portland Trail Blazers President of Business Operations. In her role, Conyers will lead all aspects of the organization’s legal department, serving as a key resource for business and basketball leadership and the organization’s affiliate…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Experienced Sports Lawyer Helen Maher of Cadwalader

Hackney Publications announced today that Helen Maher, who co-leads the sports law practice at Cadwalader, is the featured guests on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live should keep following Sports Law Expert. The firm…
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Winona State University Hires Professor with J.D. as FAR

Dr. Jason Kight, associate professor of business administration, has been named the new faculty athletic representative (FAR) at Winona State University. Kight’s main role as FAR is to serve as a liaison between the athletics department and the faculty while also representing the institution in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) and NCAA affairs.…
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‘State of HBCU Athletics’ Session with HBCU Conference Commissioners to be Held at Get In The Game Sports Business Career Event

The Get In The Game Sports Business Career Conference, hosted by SBRnet and First and Pen, is excited to announce its featured session, “The State of HBCU Athletics,” led by the HBCU conference commissioners from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). “We are thrilled…
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