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Sports Law Professor Quoted By NBC News in Article About Mets’s Ambition to Compete with Yankees

Mark Conrad, who directs the sports business concentration and is a professor of law and ethics at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, was quoted by NBC News in an article the media outlet wrote about the New York Mets ambition to compete with the New York Yankees. The journalist suggested that “a region’s second-place franchise…
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Chicago Cubs Seek Corporate Counsel

The Chicago Cubs are seeking to hire Corporate Counsel to work in the legal depart of the iconic franchise. The Cubs describe the position as “a critical player in the Chicago Cubs Legal Department and will provide legal support to business units across the Chicago Cubs organization and its affiliated entities. The position will report…
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SRLA Publishes Safe at First, a Detailed Risk Management Guide for the Academic Community and Industry Professionals

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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Sports Lawyer Aalok Sharma Appointed as Chair of Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Workforce Management Policy Committee

Stinson LLP Partner Aalok Sharma has been appointed to serve as chair of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Workforce Management Policy Committee. As chair of this committee, Sharma will lead Chamber members, policy staff and stakeholders in advocating for policies that support a thriving business environment in Minnesota. The committee will also focus on addressing critical workplace…
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Holland & Knight Advises Attain Sports in Acquiring Controlling Interest in Aberdeen IronBirds

Holland & Knight represented Attain Sports in its purchase of controlling interest in IB Professional Holdings, the owner of the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, from Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and former Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran Bill Ripken. The deal was announced on October 1. Attain Sports is…
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ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries Set for November 14-16

The 2024 annual conference for the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries will be held November 14-16 in Las Vegas. Registration is now open. The Forum – an ideal venue for lawyers in sports law, who passionate about staying current on legal issues, mentorship, and networking – features a theme of “Bright Lights,…
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Fight Over A’s Stadium Funding Continues into the Later Innings

(Editor’s Note: The following appeared this summer in Sports Litigation Alert, a subscription-based periodical.) By Robert J. Romano, JD LLM, St. John’s University, Senior Writer and Jacob Somerville, 3L, Quinnipiac University School of Law In 2023, the state of Nevada’s Legislature, during its 35th Special Legislative Session, passed Senate Bill No. 1 (S.B.1) authorizing the…
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Jeremy Evans Discusses His Path as a Successful Sports Lawyer

Jeremy M. Evans, CEO, Founder, and Managing Attorney of the law firm California Sports Lawyer®, is a influential fixture in the sports law community, where he his work has earned the praise of clients and co-counsel, alike. One reason for that acclaim is that he possesses great expertise in best practices and negotiations in entertainment,…
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2aDays Teams Up with Hackney Publications to Develop NIL Advisor for High Schools

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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Miniscule Language on Back of Ticket Sends Foul Ball Injury Case to Arbitration

(Editor’s Note: What follows is an excerpt from the lead case summary in the latest Sports Litigation Alert. The article is written by one of our senior writers at Hackney Publications, Jeff Birren.) By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer A couple from Ohio attended a minor league baseball game. One was seriously injured. They sued the…
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