(Editor’s note: The following excerpt was authored by Ellen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D., Professor, Sports Media, Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. Ellen is also a senior writer for Hackney Publications and Editor-in-Chief of Title IX Alert. The article will appear in its complete form in Title IX Alert, which can be subscribed to…
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The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the Big Sky Conference as an inaugural C.A.R.E. Champion following the league’s adoption and implementation of all requirements to receive the distinction. A C.A.R.E. Champion Connects Athletics Revenues with the Educational mission of college sports “by prioritizing college athletes’ education, health, safety, well-being, equity, and opportunity in…
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The New York Post reported this week about the controversy that occurred between the University of Miami Mascot, Sebastian, and a reporter on the sideline in a game between the Hurricanes and Syracuse last weekend. The Post Reported: “A Syracuse football reporter is claiming the football game wasn’t the only one the Miami mascot was…
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(Editor’s Note: From the pages of Sports Litigation Alert) By Christian Dennie Mark Termini and his associated entity (collectively “Termini”) filed suit against Klutch Sports Group, LLC and Rich Paul (collectively “Klutch”) asserting that Termini is entitled to unpaid commissions for Termini’s assistance in negotiating NBA player contracts and marketing deals. Termini and Klutch entered…
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West Coast Trial Lawyers (WCTL) has announced an official partnership with UNLV Athletics. The personal injury firm will activate the partnership through direct support of all athletic programs, brand awareness, in-game activations and community engagement. WCTL will support all men’s and women’s sports including games played at Allegiant Stadium, Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavillion.…
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Frequently, we at Hackney Publications get emails from prospective clients, who are looking for sports law attorneys. IF you are a subscriber, and would like to have your hat thrown into the ring with this client, email HP at hhackney@hackneypublications.com “Hello, we are looking for an attorney to help My Daughter who is at a…
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker delivered the keynote address at the Isenberg School of Management’s 2024 Leaders of Impact celebration, held Oct. 24 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Baker discussed the multi-faceted nature of leadership in the different arenas of governing a state and administering…
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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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Providence College has named sports lawyer Mariana Perez as its Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and NIL Coordinator. Perez began working at Providence College on May 1, 2023. Currently, she is responsible for helping to manage all aspects of the compliance office. She also is responsible for overseeing NIL activities, which includes working closely with…
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