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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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 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 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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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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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 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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A group of Georgia State University College of Law Students are set to make history as they prepare to head to Paris, France in July for the 2024 Olympic games. The students are part of the “Legal Life of the Olympic Games” course which gives them the opportunity to study the business and legal issues…
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Spencer Fane LLP iannounced yesterday the formal launch of its Sports Law team, led by attorneys Peter Goplerud, Loren Mulraine, and James Crumlin. Comprising lawyers who have experience in corporate law, entertainment, higher education, intellectual property, and labor and employment, the group already has significant experiences in key aspects of name, image, and likeness (NIL) practice. The team handles legal…
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(Editor’s Note: What follows is a case summary from the most recent Sports Litigation Alert.) By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Introduction Licensed merchandise is a significant revenue source for college and professional sports. Team shops, stores and warehouses are over-flowing with licensed merchandise bearing the names, marks, and logos of teams from sea to shining…
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