(Editor’s Note: From the pages of Sports Litigation Alert) By Christian Dennie Mark Termini and his associated entity (collectively “Termini”) filed suit against Klutch Sports Group, LLC and Rich Paul (collectively “Klutch”) asserting that Termini is entitled to unpaid commissions for Termini’s assistance in negotiating NBA player contracts and marketing deals. Termini and Klutch entered…
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MARC Global Communications has announced that sports executive and former NBA agent Darryl Woods has joined the company as its Chief Business Officer based in the agency’s Chicago office. Woods, an accomplished sports professional renowned for his expertise in negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, as well as fostering strategic marketing and…
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Frequently, we at Hackney Publications get emails from prospective clients, who are looking for sports law attorneys. IF you are a subscriber, and would like to have your hat thrown into the ring with this client, email HP at hhackney@hackneypublications.com “Hello, we are looking for an attorney to help My Daughter who is at a…
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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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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, 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 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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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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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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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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