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Hackney Publications Sponsors Sports Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference

March 31, 2024

Hackney Publications (HP), the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, is one of the sponsors of the Sports Lawyers Association’s 49th annual conference, which will be held May 9-11 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD. This year’s conference is centered around the theme “Where Sports and Culture Collide.” To see the agenda, visit here: https://www.sportslaw.org/conferences/2024conf/agenda/index.cfm.To…
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ACU Announces New Master of Science in Sports Leadership; Sports Law One of the Courses

March 29, 2024

Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online master’s degree in Sports Leadership focused on “equipping prospective or current sports professionals in enhancing their experience with foundational and academically-based strategies to become effective coaches, sports administrators, and sports brand leaders.” Led by a diverse group of sports professionals, interdisciplinary professors, and practitioners, the program…
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Sports Lawyers Association Opens Registration for the 49th Annual Conference

March 12, 2024

The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) has announced that its 49th Annual Conference will take place May 9-11 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD. This year’s conference is centered around the theme “Where Sports and Culture Collide.” SLA board members suggest that “the world of sports is not only a source of entertainment but…
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Thompson Coburn Sports Law Attorney Bob Wallace Named to Top 100 Power List

December 26, 2023

Thompson Coburn sports law attorney Bob Wallace has been named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s Top 100 Power List 2023. “Bob Wallace leads his firm’s sports law group, representing teams, prospective team buyers and companies interested in sports marketing and civic and government entities facing team relocation or facility issues,” according to the media company. “He…
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Sports Lawyer Matt Eisler of Hogan Lovells names Law360 MVP

October 4, 2023

Coming on the heels of its sports practice group being recognized three times in the last four years as a Law360 Practice Group of the Year, Hogan Lovells has announced that the head of that group, sports lawyer Matt Eisler, has achieved individual recognition as a Sports & Betting MVP from the media organization. Eisler has been…
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Carolina Panthers Announce Law Firm Partner

September 29, 2023

The Carolina Panthers and George Sink Injury Lawyers have announced a new partnership today making George Sink Injury Lawyers the Official Injury Law Firm of the Carolina Panthers. “Panthers fans will soon begin seeing the partnership online, during radio broadcasts, community events, and on TV, including pre-game shows in both English and Spanish such as…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Courtney Dunn of Segal McCambridge About Her Rise as a Successful Sports Lawyer

September 18, 2023

Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Courtney Dunn of Segal McCambridge, who discusses her budding sports law practice and her path along the way. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live can…
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High-Profile Sports Agent Cameron Weiss Dies from Cancer

September 14, 2023

Dynamic Sports Group has announced the passing of its founder, Cameron Weiss, releasing a statement about his death earlier this week. Weiss, 38, was both an NFL and MLB agent who founded DSG in 2019. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Cameron Weiss, our dear friend and business…
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Thompson Coburn Partner Bob Wallace Interviews Sports Journalist about 2023 NFL Season on After the Buzzer

September 13, 2023

In a conversation between Thompson Coburn Partner Bob Wallace and retired sports journalist Jim Thomas on “After the Buzzer,” the two men discuss the upcoming NFL season and share their thoughts on teams, players, surprises, and potential disappointments. Wallace is the chair of the Sports Law practice at Thompson Coburn. After the Buzzer is a smart, probative…
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Former Bills Punter Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser

August 5, 2023

Very few punters are taken in the NFL draft. When they are, it’s a pretty good sign that they have a career in store for them in professional football. Matt Araiza was one of those rare punters. Nicknamed the “Punt God” when he played for San Diego State, where he was a consensus All-American, Araiza…
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