The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA), a non-profit, international, professional organization whose common goal is furthering the understanding, advancement and ethical practice of sports law, will host its first-ever Fall Forum on November 7 at the New Orleans Marriott. The theme of the Symposium is “Tech and Sports: Data, Deals and Decisions.” “This topic couldn’t be…
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(Editor’s Note: What follows is a missive from the Drake Group endorsing the recent GAO report.) In April 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, “College Athletics: Education Should Improve Its Title IX Enforcement Efforts.” Requested by U.S. Representatives Robert C. Scott and Suzanne Bonamici, both ranking members of the House…
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Paris Smith LLP has announced its new role as the Official Legal Partner of Southampton Football Club. The partnership marks “a significant milestone for both organisations, uniting two pillars of the Southampton community through a shared commitment to excellence and innovation,” according to the firm. As part of this two-year partnership deal, Paris Smith will…
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Twin Cities Business has announced Suzanne Spellacy has been named a 2024 “TCB Notable General Counsel” honoree. Spellacy “is being recognized for her guidance in negotiating a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Timberwolves, Lynx and iHeart Media, in addition to the signing of major retail partner, Fanatics.” “I truly appreciate this recognition and am thankful for…
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The National Football League (NFL) announced yesterday an extended partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to “bolster nationwide problem gambling prevention services and promote responsible gambling initiatives.” As the sports betting landscape continues to evolve, this renewed commitment “addresses the critical need for resources in responsible and problem gambling,” according to the…
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(Editor’s Note: What follows is an exclusive piece from tonight’s Sports Litigation Alert.) By Gil Fried, Professor/Associate Dean, Lewis Bear Jr. College pf Business, University of West Florida The 2024 Paris Olympics were epic for many reasons. There were phenomenal athletes who did some great things. Similar to all Olympics, there were controversies. Those controversies included…
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Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised the Ownership Group of Seattle Sounders FC in an investment in Seattle Reign FC, three-time winners of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) shield. Following the completion of a final Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Ownership Group of Seattle Sounders FC, along with global investment firm Carlyle, have…
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The Mike Morse Law Firm has announced new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) signings, with four athletes from various college sports, “showcasing athletes who excel in their athletic and academic pursuits.” Signees include: University of Michigan Sprinter BreeAna Bates, University of Michigan Running Back Donovan Edwards, Michigan State University Gymnast Nikki Smith, and Michigan State Defensive Back Dillon Tatum. The…
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(Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Sports Litigation Alert, which publishes 24 times and features a searchable archive of more than 5,000 article. To subscribe, visit www.sportslitigationalert.com) A federal judge from the District of Rhode Island has ruled that the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when…
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America First Legal (AFL) and its co-counsel, Christopher Mills, filed an amicus brief yesterday in defense of West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act, which requires students to compete “based on their biological sex.” After the District Court upheld the Act as constitutional, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision. The Fourth Circuit’s…
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