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Porter Wright Partner Brings His Sports Law Practice to Amundsen Davis

Amundsen Davis LLC, a leading Midwest law firm, has announced that Luke A. Fedlam has joined the firm as partner in its Entertainment, Sports & Media Service Group. The firm contends Fedlam’s “deep understanding of the intersection of corporate law and the sports industry will enhance the firm’s already-significant practice in entertainment and media law.…
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Press Cites Clarkson’s Arthur Bryant on Title IX, NIL, and College Sports Law Developments

Clarkson’s Arthur Bryant continues to be a prominent voice in the battle for gender equity and Title IX compliance in intercollegiate athletics. With decades of experience representing women athletes and championing equal rights in college sports, Bryant is arguably America’s most accomplished Title IX lawyer. He has been cited by the press nationwide for his views on recent developments,…
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West Virginia Joins a Number of States Hoping to Further Limit the NCAA

By Alyssa Rodriguez and Gregg E. Clifton West Virginia joins Georgia, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri in an effort to protect the state’s student-athletes and potentially prevent the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) from enforcing rules related to Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) and athlete compensation. West Virginia state lawmakers are the latest to join in and advance…
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Uncovering the Secret to Helping GCs Better Manage Legal Matters

As one of the legal industry’s most popular speakers, David Lancelot, the CLO and EVP of Advocacy at LawVu(https://lawvu.com/, has interacted with countless GCs about the challenges they encounter when managing their workload. And that workload is increasing. “Amid ongoing economic and industry pressures, businesses are increasingly more likely to retain work in-house than outsource…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Michael Viverito, an Attorney at Power & Cronin

Hackney Publications (HP) has announced that Michael Viverito, a sports lawyer at Power & Cronin, has been interviewed on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-Visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Michael-Viverito–of-Power–Cronin-e2v9er3). Prior to joining the firm, Viverito gained experience in both NCAA athletic compliance and professional sports, having interned with Northern Illinois University and the…
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Law Firm Joins Forces with the Houston Rockets as Official Sponsor

Mokaram Injury Lawyers has announced its new partnership with the Houston Rockets as its official sponsor. This collaboration reflects the firm’s “ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the Houston community, particularly among the city’s dedicated sports fans.” Mokaram Injury Lawyers “has always been deeply rooted in Houston, advocating for those who have been wronged…
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FIFA and University of Miami Launch International Football Law Summer Campus

FIFA and the University of Miami School of Law (Miami Law) have launched the inaugural edition of the International Football Law Summer Campus, which is aimed at professionals from across the football industry who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of international football law and to advance their careers. Providing an immersive educational experience, the…
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Sports Lawyer Elevated to Assistant A.D. for Resource and Contract Management at Purdue

Purdue Athletics has appointed Tanner Ball as the athletic department’s new assistant athletics director for resource and contract management. Ball, who was elevated to the position from his prior role as director of strategic initiatives, will aid the Boilermakers in successfully implementing measures associated to the House Settlement case, including planning and tracking the distribution…
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Symposium Themed ‘Going Inside the Deal: The Art & Science of Negotiating, Structuring, and Managing Complex Contracts’ Set for Feb. 27

Seton Hall University will hold its Fifth Annual Sports Law Symposium on Thursday, Februrary 27, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event is presented by the Seton Hall Law School Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment & Sports (GHamES) Initiative and the Entertainment & Sports Law Society. WHERE Seton Hall University School of Law, One Newark Center, Newark,…
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Gaming Laboratories International Promotes Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal. Previously, Kastelic served as Associate General Counsel. In his role, he oversees GLI’s legal department, including contracts, due diligence, litigation, and other general corporate matters. GLI President & CEO James Maida said, “Compliance is our primary responsibility to the global gaming industry,…
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