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Hackney Publications Recognizes the Top Thirty U.S. Sports Law Programs in 2026 – 21-25 in Alphabetical Order

(Editor’s Note: Here are five schools (21-25) to be so recognized. We will highlight five more a day over the next three business days. The full article appears in Sports Litigation Alert on Thursday night) By Oliver Canning The world of sports law is rapidly transitioning from a niche specialization to an exploding multidisciplinary field.…
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Hackney Publications Recognizes the Top Thirty U.S. Sports Law Programs in 2026 – Second Five in Alphabetical Order

(Editor’s Note: Here are the second five schools to be so recognized. We will highlight five more a day over the next four business days. The full article appears in Sports Litigation Alert on Thursday night) By Oliver Canning The world of sports law is rapidly transitioning from a niche specialization to an exploding multidisciplinary…
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Study Warns AI Is Disrupting Traditional Training Model for Junior Lawyers

A new study warns that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is reshaping how law firms train junior lawyers, raising concerns about the long-term development of legal judgment and expertise. The report, The AI Leadership Challenge in Law, finds that automation is replacing many of the repetitive tasks—such as document review, due diligence and legal…
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Expert Explains Why Teams Should Avoid ‘Trading Up’ During NFL Draft

Ahead of the NFL Draft’s arrival in Pittsburgh on April 23, a West Virginia University professor is challenging one of football’s most aggressive strategies and his data suggests teams are getting it wrong. Christian Schaupp, professor of accounting in the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics, will be watching with other fans to see which teams attempt to…
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Sports Lawyer Nona Lee Joins Womble Bond Dickinson as Senior Counsel in GCSolutions Team

Nona Lee, a highly respected sports lawyer, has joined Womble Bond Dickinson as Senior Division Counsel, bolstering the firm’s GCSolutions team. Lee was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer with Arizona Diamondbacks. At Womble, she will help the GCSolutions team “with large-scale projects that can strain an organization’s budget,” according to Lee, who…
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SRLA Honors Top Scholars and Leaders at 2026 Awards Luncheon

The Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) recognized its top scholars, students, and professionals at the annual Honors and Awards Luncheon held during the 2026 SRLA Conference in New Orleans. The ceremony celebrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service within the sport and recreation law community. Conference organizers opened the event by thanking attendees and…
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Hackney Publications Refreshes Its Directory of ‘100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About’

100lawfirms.com is a portal that recognizes excellence and serves as a resource for those in need of experienced and capable legal counsel in the sports law arena. Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the sixth annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” which is a directory that serves…
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Just Five Weeks Away, Keynote Speaker Announced for SRLA Conference

With SRLA’s annual conference about three weeks away (February 25-27), more details have emerged on the keynote speaker as well as an important deadline. William Dede, who currently serves as Director of Event Operations and Community Affairs for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, will give the keynote address on Friday, February 26, at 12…
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WHY PROFESSORS USE THIS RESOURCE IN SPORTS LAW CLASSES

Professors use Sports Litigation Alert in the classroom primarily to supplement textbooks with current, real-world case studies, fostering better in-class discussion and allowing students to apply legal concepts to up-to-date issues. Key benefits for a professor include: Currency of Information: Textbooks can quickly become outdated in the fast-moving field of sports law. The bi-weekly Alert provides timely summaries…
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D.C. United Appoints Dr. Erkut Sogut, a Sports Lawyer, as Managing Director of Soccer Operations

D.C. United has announced the appointment of Dr. Erkut Sogut as the club’s Managing Director of Soccer Operations. Sogut brings “a wealth of global soccer experience as a sports lawyer and player agent,” according to the club. Sogut has a long track record of success in deal-making, relationship building, player evaluation, and recruitment that has…
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