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Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Sports Lawyer Ellen Zavian, Law Professor and GC of USA LAX

January 17, 2024

Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Ellen Zavian (https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/staurows), a sports law professorial lecturer at The George Washington University School of Business and Law School and General Counsel for USA Lacrosse. The podcast segment can be heard here (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Dr–Ellen-Zavian–of-USA-Lacrosse-e2dq7b4) Going forward, those interested in being…
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Fair Play, Foul Lawsuit: Plaintiff Strikes Out Against Public Defendants

January 9, 2024

(Editor’s Note: The following article is shared from the pages of Sports Litigation Alert. Please visit the Alert website if interested in receiving the Alert every two weeks and access an archive of more than 5,000 articles and case summaries.) By John E. Tyrrell, Esq. and Michael E. Rosenthal, Esq. of Ricci Tyrrell Johnson &…
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Sports Lawyer Dan Lust Promoted to Counsel

January 4, 2024

One of the industry’s most visible sports lawyers, Dan Lust, has been promoted from associate to counsel as part of Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s recent announcement of staff promotions. Lust focuses his practice on representing athletes, entertainers, influencers, musicians, and agencies in connection with their business transactions which include endorsement and sponsorship deals as well…
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Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Jani Memorich and Catherine Buchanan of McGowan PAE about Intersection of Sports and Insurance

January 2, 2024

Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Jani Memorich and Catherine Buchanan of McGowan PAE about Intersection. McGowan PAE designs and creates personal and commercial insurance programs and products for professional athletes, entertainers, NIL college athletes, social media influencers, Family Offices, coaches, broadcasters, spokesmodels, directors,…
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Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Extend Naming Rights Agreement

December 29, 2023

The Carolina Panthers and Bank of America have announced an extension of their naming rights agreement for Bank of America Stadium. The agreement extends the partnership that dates back to 2004, when Bank of America took over the naming rights for the venue. Since the original agreement was signed, the stadium has become far more…
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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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Hogan Lovells represents Michele Kang in acquisition of the London City Lionesses Football Club

December 21, 2023

Hogan Lovells guided client Michele Kang in the purchase of a 100% interest in the London City Lionesses, an English Women’s Championship Level Football Club from founder Diane Culligan. A Washington- and London-based Hogan Lovells team, working alongside co-counsel Northridge, worked on the transaction. Hogan Lovells previously helped Kang, a businesswoman, investor and philanthropist, purchase…
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SERMA® and Hackney Publications Partner, SERMA Sets Sights on Growing the Community of Risk Managers that Operate in the Sports Industry

December 13, 2023

The Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) and Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has announced a strategic alliance, with a collective goal of building out the community of risk managers in the sports industry, giving them an even more powerful voice. Founded in 2022, SERMA is the first risk…
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D.C. United Hires Sports Lawyer Caleb Shreve as Assistant General Manager

December 11, 2023

D.C. United has announced the hiring of Caleb Shreve as its new Assistant General Manager. Shreve joins the Black-and-Red after spending the previous two seasons as Orlando City SC’s Head of Analytics. Prior to this, Shreve spent two years as a Data Analyst for Nashville SC in 2019 where he worked closely with current D.C.…
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Seven Professional Sports Leagues and International Federations Hold Seventh Joint Session to Advance the Health and Safety of Sports

December 5, 2023

Medical leaders representing the Australian Football League (AFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), National Football League, National Hockey League (NHL), National Rugby League (NRL) and World Rugby (WR) gathered for the seventh International Collision Sport Group Meeting to discuss “the latest innovations and best practices in the health and safety of…
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