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PANDA Interactive Sues Genius Sports & Sportradar for ‘Anti-Competitive Conduct’ in Sports Betting Market

March 6, 2025

SportsCastr Inc. (D/B/A PANDA Interactive), a sports streaming and betting technology company, has announced that it has filed amended complaints against Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) and Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD), adding parallel antitrust claims to its ongoing patent infringement lawsuit. The complaint asserts that both Defendants have unlawfully tied access to the official sports data they…
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Hackney Publications Creates Client Referral Program for Sports Lawyers

February 6, 2025

Hackney Publications announced today a client referral program, leveraging 25 years of editing and publishing experience in the sports law field to pair potential legal clients with sports lawyers. Those “friends of Hackney Publications,” defined as subscribers and sponsors, will receive notification when a potential legal client reaches out through Sportslawexpert.com (https://sportslawexpert.com/seeking-a-sports-lawyer/) as well as…
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SRLA Announces Keynote Speaker for Annual Conference, As Well As Registration and Hotel Link

January 28, 2025

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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Sports Lawyer Josh Goldberg Joins Polsinelli

November 8, 2024

Josh Goldberg, who focuses his sports law practice on representing athletes, NIL collectives, and other sports entities, has joined Polsinelli as an associate in its Miami office. Goldberg, previously at Greenspoon Marder, also regularly advises founders on intellectual property and branding matters. He has managed extensive trademark portfolios for large franchisor companies to start-ups looking…
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SRLA Publishes Safe at First, a Detailed Risk Management Guide for the Academic Community and Industry Professionals

October 31, 2024

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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Crowe & Dunlevy Welcomes Professor with Sports Law Experience As Of Counsel

October 22, 2024

Crowe & Dunlevy has announced that Oklahoma City University School of Law (OCU Law) Associate Professor Timothy T. Hsieh has joined the firm’s Oklahoma City office, further expanding the capacity and capabilities of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. Professor Hsieh joins the firm in an Of Counsel role and he brings nearly two decades…
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Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Sports Practice

September 19, 2024

Pierson Ferdinand LLP (PierFerd) has announced the appointment of sports lawyer Sekou Campbell as a Partner in its Global Media, Entertainment, and Sports Practice. Campbell brings extensive experience in representing intellectual creatives – particularly those operating at the intersection of technology and traditional entertainment – to PierFerd. Previously a professional actor, the attorney “combines his…
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ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries Set for November 14-16

September 12, 2024

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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Sports Lawyer Promoted to Deputy Athletic Director for Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Virginia

April 16, 2024

The University of Virginia has promoted Jason Baum to the position of deputy athletic director for legal and regulatory affairs. Baum has been a member of the Virginia athletics department since 2014. Most recently, he has overseen the compliance department as the associate athletics director for governance & regulatory affairs. He replaces Jim Booz on…
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Transcend Capital Advisors Adds 16-Year Old Golfer Blades Brown To NIL Roster

March 8, 2024

Transcend Capital Advisors announced today that it has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 16-year-old amateur golfer Blades Brown, currently the #5-ranked Boys Amateur (Rolex AJGA Ranking) and the 2023 Tennessee Men’s and Junior Player of the Year. Brown is a high school sophomore at Brentwood Academy in Nashville. Brian has…
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