(Editor’s Note: The following is shared from Sports Litigation Alert, the nation’s leading sports law periodical. Subscribers have access to a searchable archive more than 5,000 case summaries and articles as well as 24 issues a year.) A lawsuit has been filed (Los Angeles County Superior Court – Case No. 24NNCV05136) against the Delphi Academy…
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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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The 8th annual Women in Sports Law Symposium (WiSLS) is taking place Oct. 18-19 at Tulane Law School, with a host of panels, speakers and other events geared at elevating women’s roles in sports law. The Symposium is a networking and professional development event organized by Tulane sports law students which provides attendees with the opportunity to…
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(Editor’s Note: What follows is a missive from the Drake Group endorsing the recent GAO report.) In April 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, “College Athletics: Education Should Improve Its Title IX Enforcement Efforts.” Requested by U.S. Representatives Robert C. Scott and Suzanne Bonamici, both ranking members of the House…
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Church Church Hittle and Antrim (CCHA Law) has announced a strategic partnership with The PICTOR Group, a consulting firm with extensive experience in the athletics sector. This collaboration aims “to enhance the services offered to clients by leveraging the combined expertise and resources of both organizations.” Through this partnership, CCHA Law and The PICTOR Group…
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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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Pro League Network, one of the leading sports media and entertainment companies producing fun and unique sports, optimized for wagering, has announced a partnership with ProhiBet. Designed to safeguard sports integrity and ensure adherence to state-specific regulations, ProhiBet will play “a pivotal role in preventing specific individuals such as athletes, coaches, officials, and administration” from…
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On February 7, 2024, National Girls and Women in Sports Day, U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy (CT-D) and U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12-D) introduced the Fair Play for Women Act in the 118th Congress. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MS-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) co-sponsored the legislation. Donna A. Lopiano,…
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By Jay Nachman Under the guidance of Rangita De Silva De Alwis, senior adjunct professor of global leadership, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students have authored an insightful report that examines various issues concerning women’s equality in sports. “Putting Women Back in the Game” seeks to promote change and build toward a better future for women in…
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The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) will hold its annual meeting at the Kimpton Monoco Hotel in Baltimore on February 21-24, 2024. Dr. Ashleigh Huffman, Vice President of Global Engagement at the Institute for Sport and Social Justice, will give the keynote address at 12 noon on February 23. Among the notable panels are…
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