Dr. Corinne Daprano, a long-time sports law professor at the University of Dayton, has been promoted to Interim Associate Dean for the School of Education & Health Science. The recognition was fitting, given that her “leadership has been a catalyst of change in the School of Education and Health Sciences,” according to the school. Born…
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Move forward NBA, MLB, NFL, and NCAA. A recent study suggested that herd immunity can be achieved with just 43 percent of the population having immunity. The implications are that you continue to protect the vulnerable. Sorry elderly and those with comorbidities. You are not attending mass gatherings such as a sporting contest until we…
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The Drake Group has been critical of different Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) bills currently being considered by state legislatures across the country, calling for a strong federal bill to protect college athletes’ outside employment rights. However, the Fairness in Collegiate Athletics Act, proposed by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida on June 18, should…
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In response to surging demand for critical COVID-19 testing capacity among colleges and universities, the Campus Health Project (CHP), higher education’s trusted COVID-19 testing partner, has launched its national initiative dedicated to helping higher education institutions secure the COVID-19 testing capacity and logistical support they need to resume campus life for Fall 2020 and beyond.…
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Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, announced today the availability of the summer issue of My Legal Bookie (MLB). Supported by Ifrah Law PLLC, the leading law firm in the legal sports betting industry, the latest issue features the following articles: Professional Sports — Betting on Transparency Barstool CEO Nardini Helps…
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Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, announced today the availability of the spring issue of Esports and the Law (ESL). The latest issue features the following articles: Players Take a Stand and Secure a Legal Victory in Esports Case Court Grants Summary Judgment for Video Game Publisher in Tattoo Copyright Case…
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Earlier this morning, Kristi L. Schoepfer, the Executive Director of the Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA), informed the membership that the 2021 conference would be held virtually. “Reasons for this decision” have been shared below: • Uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and an inability to predict circumstances in February 2021; • 44% of respondents to the…
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The NCAA has launched a search for the senior vice president for inclusion, education and community engagement. The hire, or “leader” according to the NCAA, will report to NCAA President Mark Emmert and serve as the Association’s lead diversity officer. The selected leader will have a dual focus, both internal and external. Internally, the senior…
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Daren Koudele, an eight-year member of the Kansas State University Compliance office, has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance. Koudele, who previously served as an Associate AD for Compliance and was the second in command of the office, will now oversee the entire compliance operation for K-State. In addition to leading the…
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Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, announced today the availability of the spring issue of Sports Medicine and the Law (SML). Supported by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, the preeminent law firm when it comes to representing clients in the niche, the latest issue features the following articles: Resuming Play…
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