John F. Banzhaf III, B.S.E.E., J.D., Sc.D., Professor of Public Interest Law Emeritus at George Washington University, remains as committed as ever to his position on the transgender athlete issue. His latest post (reprinted below) from this morning illustrates that: “Britain’s Supreme Court has just ruled that the legal definition of a woman is someone born biologically…
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The Drake Group, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization working to better educate the U.S. Congress and higher education policy-makers about critical issues in intercollegiate athletics, released a major report: The Drake Group Report: An Analysis of Objections to the Proposed Settlement of College Athlete NIL Litigation (aka House/Carter v. NCAA and Power Five conferences). See it here. The purpose of the report is…
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Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the fifth annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” a portal that serves as a resource for those in the sports industry who need experienced and capable legal counsel. The law firms are listed alphabetically, a testament to the difficulty in actually…
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FIFA and the University of Miami School of Law (Miami Law) have launched the inaugural edition of the International Football Law Summer Campus, which is aimed at professionals from across the football industry who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of international football law and to advance their careers. Providing an immersive educational experience, the…
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Seton Hall University will hold its Fifth Annual Sports Law Symposium on Thursday, Februrary 27, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event is presented by the Seton Hall Law School Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment & Sports (GHamES) Initiative and the Entertainment & Sports Law Society. WHERE Seton Hall University School of Law, One Newark Center, Newark,…
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Following high demand and the big success of its UK editions, The Health Optimisation Summit (https://usa.healthoptimisation.com) has announced its American debut in Austin, Texas, on 12th / 13th April 2025. Hosted at the iconic Palmer Events Center, the event will unite leading experts, visionaries, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements, trends, and strategies in…
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The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) has announced that Chance Miller, the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation at Coastal Carolina University, will be its keynote speaker for the 38th annual SRLA Conference, being held February 26 to March 1 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The association also announced that it has…
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Photo by Srijita Chattopadhyay/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services Nine University of Mississippi law students braved the cold and snow this month to immerse themselves into the evolving world of collegiate sports law. Through the Wintersession Sports Law Practicum course, the students gained firsthand practical skills and knowledge. The class included a trip to the NCAA…
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Jane McGill, of Church Church Hittle and Antrim, recently gained admission to the Indiana Bar. Already licensed in Virginia, the additional admission will allow McGill to provide “even more value to CCHA’s Sports Law and Higher Education clients, complementing her extensive experience and specialized knowledge,” according to the firm. Having served as an NCAA Compliance…
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Maybe you feel a desire to give back. Maybe you want to enhance your leadership profile or firm bio. Or maybe you just want to earn a few extra bucks. No matter what the rationale, becoming an adjunct is easier than you think, especially given that there are approximately 1,000 sports law classes taught any…
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