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Protecting Its ‘Brand and Reputation’, PGA of America Cancels Plans to Hist 2022 PGA Championships at Trump National

Sports Law Expert Posted on January 11, 2021 by Holt HackneyJanuary 11, 2021

The Associated Press has reported that the PGA of America, the organization representing golf’s teaching professionals, has opted out of its plans to host the 2022 PGA Championships at Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. “We find ourselves in a … Continue reading →

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Posted in facility, golf, politics, Professional sports

Karin Nelsen Promoted to Vikings Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Sports Law Expert Posted on December 5, 2020 by Holt HackneyDecember 5, 2020

The Minnesota Vikings have promoted Karin Nelsen to Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. Its has been a meteoric rise for Nelson, who joined the NFL team five years ago after stints at Cargill Inc. (Minnesota’s largest private company), … Continue reading →

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Posted in football, legal, Professional sports

U.S. Soccer and U.S. Women’s National Team Players Agree to Proposed Settlement on Working Conditions

Sports Law Expert Posted on December 1, 2020 by Holt HackneyDecember 1, 2020

As part of the U.S. Soccer Federation’s “commitment to equality for all U.S. Soccer senior National Team players,” U.S. Soccer has reached an agreement with the U.S. Women’s National Team to resolve the non-compensation related claims raised in current litigation … Continue reading →

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Posted in legal, Professional sports, soccer, title IX

Gewirtz, Yavner, and Eisler Highlight a ‘Conversation on Sports and the Law’

Sports Law Expert Posted on November 5, 2020 by Holt HackneyNovember 5, 2020

BSE Global – which manages and operates Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets, its NBA G League  team, the Long Island Nets, and its NBA 2K League affiliate  (NetsGC) – will host a webinar on November 11, starting at 5 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Posted in basketball, contract, Professional sports

National Sports Law Institute Fall Conference Set for Friday, October 16

Sports Law Expert Posted on October 8, 2020 by Holt HackneyOctober 8, 2020

The National Sports Law Institute’s Annual Fall conference will take place online on Microsoft Teams on Friday, October 16, 2020. This year’s conference will focus on Perspectives from a Sports Law Faculty, and feature our own Sports Law Program faculty … Continue reading →

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Lawyer Jonathan Beane Named NFL’s Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Sports Law Expert Posted on September 5, 2020 by Holt HackneySeptember 5, 2020

The NFL named Jonathan Beane, an attorney, as its Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, effective September 8. Jonathan brings over 20 years of experience as a diversity practitioner with large organizations. In this role, Jonathan will … Continue reading →

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Washington Football Team Makes History, Appointing Jason Wright as President

Sports Law Expert Posted on August 18, 2020 by Holt HackneyAugust 18, 2020

The Washington Football Team announced yesterday that they have appointed Jason Wright team president. In this role, Wright will be responsible for leading the organization’s business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing. He will join Coach Ron Rivera, who … Continue reading →

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Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment Named Institutional Financial Advisor for the NFL Players Association

Sports Law Expert Posted on August 11, 2020 by Holt HackneyAugust 11, 2020

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment (GSE) has been named an official Institutional Financial Advisor participant of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the official labor union for professional football players in the National Football League In an effort to address … Continue reading →

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Posted in education, football, Professional sports | Tagged financial

NFL Player Lane Johnson Sues Nearly All Concerned, and Loses

Sports Law Expert Posted on August 9, 2020 by Holt HackneyAugust 9, 2020

(Editor’s Note: The following excerpt is from an article written by former Oakland Raiders General Counsel Jeff Birren, a long-time senior writer with Hackney Publications. The complete article can be access by subscribing to Professional Sports and the Law.) Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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O’Melveny Helps Bring National Women’s Soccer Team to Los Angeles

Sports Law Expert Posted on July 28, 2020 by Holt HackneyJuly 28, 2020

O’Melveny represented WFC LA/Angel City in securing the exclusive right to bring a professional women’s soccer team to Los Angeles. The team’s official name and venue partner will be announced before the end of 2020, with the inaugural season set … Continue reading →

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Posted in contract, diversity, Professional sports | Tagged soccer

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