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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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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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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Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, announced today the continued refinement of teaching tools, which can be used with Sports Litigation Alert (Alert), a periodical that has been integrated in sports law classrooms for more than 15 years. “There’s a challenge in sports law classes in that the legal developments highlighted…
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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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Providence College has named sports lawyer Mariana Perez as its Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and NIL Coordinator. Perez began working at Providence College on May 1, 2023. Currently, she is responsible for helping to manage all aspects of the compliance office. She also is responsible for overseeing NIL activities, which includes working closely with…
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The University of Iowa has opened registration for the 3rd annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition. The competition, which is fully online, is set for February 21-22, 2025. It is open to all law students and graduate students from non-law programs. Details and registration link at this website (don’t miss the website drop-down tabs…
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UNC Charlotte Director of Athletics Mike Hill has announced the promotion of Katie Renaut, who has a law degree from Elon, as Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development. Renaut was previously the school’s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Renaut got her start in athletics compliance with the ACC and she also worked for…
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The NCAA announced yesterday that Lynda Tealer will be its new senior vice president of championships. Tealer is currently a deputy athletics director at Florida and has spent the past 29 years in college athletics administration. As NCAA senior vice president of championships, Tealer will oversee 84 NCAA championships, including functions in event operations, media…
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Troy Athletics has partnered with Spry to help streamline compliance processes, increase communication efficiencies, and ensure adherence to NCAA regulations for Troy student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, both parties announced Monday. By incorporating Spry’s platform into the department, Troy Athletics will “significantly improve its day-to-day operations while remaining true to its commitment to ensuring a balance…
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