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Law Firm gunnercooke Appoints ex-EFL and Millwall Chief to Head Up New Sport Team

International corporate law firm gunnercooke is launching a specialist sport division, headed up by former Chief Executive of Millwall Football Club and Director of the English Football League, Steve Kavanagh. gunnercookeSport will provide a full-service offering to sports clubs and players across all levels and stages of their journey, including legal advice, operations expertise and…
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Jim Solano, a Legend in the Sports Agency Industry, Dies at 81

Jim Solano, a legend in the sports agency industry, a philanthropist in the community, professor and loving family man died peacefully at his home on January 26 surrounded by family. He was 81 years old.  Jim received his BS, MBA and MS in Taxation degrees from Temple University. After graduate school Jim began a five-decade…
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Spencer Fane Hires Minnesota-Based Sports Lawyer

Spencer Fane LLP has announced the hire of sports lawyer Brian Schoenborn to its Corporate and Business Transactions practice group. Based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Schoenborn has deep expertise at the intersection of business law and estate planning. In addition to counseling families and private businesses, he has notably been an owner and board member…
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Attorney Provides Insights about Widow of San Diego Padres Owner and Her Allegations of Foul Play

Marc M. Stern, a partner in Greenberg Glusker’s Private Client Services Group, provided insights to WealthManagement.com on the ongoing family legal battle over control of the San Diego Padres. An excerpt follows: While without additional facts, it’s difficult to tell which side will prevail, said Marc M. Stern, a partner in the Private Client Services Group at Greenberg…
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Hackney Publications Creates Client Referral Program for Sports Lawyers

Hackney Publications announced today a client referral program, leveraging 25 years of editing and publishing experience in the sports law field to pair potential legal clients with sports lawyers. Those “friends of Hackney Publications,” defined as subscribers and sponsors, will receive notification when a potential legal client reaches out through Sportslawexpert.com  (https://sportslawexpert.com/seeking-a-sports-lawyer/) as well as…
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SRLA Announces Keynote Speaker for Annual Conference, As Well As Registration and Hotel Link

The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) has announced that Chance Miller, the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation at Coastal Carolina University, will be its keynote speaker for the 38th annual SRLA Conference, being held February 26 to March 1 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The association also announced that it has…
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Hogan Lovells Advises Investor Group in the Acquisition of Hellas Verona Football Club

Hogan Lovells, a global law firm with deep expertise in the sports industry, advised Presidio Investors, an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm, in its announced acquisition of 100% ownership of the Hellas Verona Football Club.  The announcement was made by Presidio and Maurizio Setti, and Presidio is committed to building upon the foundation created by…
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Texas Rangers Seek a Senior Vice President, General Counsel

The Texas Rangers are seeking a new Senior Vice President, General Counsel. According to the team, The General Counsel will report to the Majority Owner of the Texas Rangers and provide both business-focused legal advice to stakeholders across the Club and litigation assistance to outside counsel as needed. The General Counsel’s primary focus will be…
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Houston Sports Authority Seeks General Counsel-CLO

The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) is seeking a General Counsel-Chief Legal Officer. Description follows below: The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) recognizes and appreciates the importance of cultivating an environment that nurtures talent; that is equitable and respectful of all perspectives and backgrounds. Our Mission is to finance and support world-class, professional sports venues…
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ArentFox Schiff Advises New York Red Bulls on Naming Rights and Ticketing Transaction With Sports Illustrated Tickets

ArentFox Schiff served as outside counsel to the New York Red Bulls in a major naming rights and ticketing transaction with Sports Illustrated Tickets. Red Bull Arena, the Red Bulls’ home stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, will be renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium, which marks the first time in its 14-year history that the stadium will have…
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