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SRLA Publishes Safe at First, a Detailed Risk Management Guide for the Academic Community and Industry Professionals

October 31, 2024

The Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA), whose mission is to further the study and dissemination of information regarding legal aspects of sport and recreation, announced today that it has published Safe at First, making it available through its distribution partner, Hackney Publications, at https://pubs.hackneypublications.com/SRLA/subscribe.html “This is the most detailed risk management guide ever written…
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Zion Williamson v. Prime Sports Marketing: Agents and Advisors PAY ATTENTION

May 18, 2024

By Christian Dennie at cdennie@denniefirm.com On May 6, 2024, the Fourth Circuit issued its opinion in favor of Zion Williamson (“Williamson”) upholding the District Court’s decision in favor of Williamson. The Fourth Circuit concluded that Williamson was engaged in an intercollegiate sport while on the Duke University (“Duke”) men’s basketball team, and was thus a “student-athlete,” so…
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2aDays Teams Up with Hackney Publications to Develop NIL Advisor for High Schools

April 29, 2024

2aDays, a leading news source for high school and college athletes focusing on NIL and collegiate sports, and Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, are collaborating on a publication dedicated to reporting and providing insights on NIL at the high school level. The magazine, entitled “NIL Advisor for High Schools,” will…
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Hackney Publications Publishes Fourth Annual ‘100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About’

April 4, 2024

Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the fourth 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…
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Sports Lawyers Association Opens Registration for the 49th Annual Conference

March 12, 2024

The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) has announced that its 49th Annual Conference will take place May 9-11 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD. This year’s conference is centered around the theme “Where Sports and Culture Collide.” SLA board members suggest that “the world of sports is not only a source of entertainment but…
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Miami Law Comes in 2nd at the 10th Annual Tulane Professional Football Negotiation Competition

February 16, 2024

By Michelle Valencia Three Miami Law Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law JD/LL.M. Program students made their mark in sports negotiation. John Glaser, CJ Olson, and Colsen Centner placed second among 48 teams at the 10th annual Tulane Professional Football Negotiation Competition. Over two days, the trio went through six rounds, representing the player and the team three…
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Law Firm Partners with LSU Men’s Basketball Guard Jordan Wright

February 5, 2024

Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has announced another Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal, this one with Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Men’s Basketball guard, Jordan Wright. The signing marks a significant milestone as the first men’s basketball student-athlete to join McKernan’s roster of NIL partnerships. Since the NCAA’s groundbreaking decision to allow student-athletes to leverage…
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Sports Philanthropy Network Partners with Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg to Launch Sports Philanthropy Showcase

January 18, 2024

The Sports Philanthropy Network has announced a partnership with legendary Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg to host a Sports Philanthropy Showcase as part of Steinberg’s 37th Annual Super Bowl Party at the Ahern Hotel on February 10, 2024, from Noon until 6 pm. This partnership promotes an afternoon of sports networking, entertainment, and philanthropy, bringing together thought…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Sports Lawyer Ellen Zavian, Law Professor and GC of USA LAX

January 17, 2024

Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Ellen Zavian (https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/staurows), a sports law professorial lecturer at The George Washington University School of Business and Law School and General Counsel for USA Lacrosse. The podcast segment can be heard here (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Dr–Ellen-Zavian–of-USA-Lacrosse-e2dq7b4) Going forward, those interested in being…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Jani Memorich and Catherine Buchanan of McGowan PAE about Intersection of Sports and Insurance

January 2, 2024

Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Jani Memorich and Catherine Buchanan of McGowan PAE about Intersection. McGowan PAE designs and creates personal and commercial insurance programs and products for professional athletes, entertainers, NIL college athletes, social media influencers, Family Offices, coaches, broadcasters, spokesmodels, directors,…
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