A new study from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and co-authors at SMU Cox School of Business and UC San Diego Rady School of Management shows that states’ rush to legalize online sports betting is reshaping consumer behavior, state finances and public health. Since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection…
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Spencer Fane attorney Brian Schoenborn recently provided his insights in the Minnesota Lawyer article, Itch for a Niche: Some Lawyers Thrive in Specialized Practices. The piece spotlights Minnesota attorneys who currently excel in unique legal areas such as equine, surrogacy, and state ward adoption law. Brian discussed how his college job at the St. Cloud State athletic department led to…
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Weil advised RHC Group in its acquisition of Aris BC, the historic Greek basketball club based in Thessaloniki. This acquisition marks a new chapter for ten-time Greek champion Aris, as RHC Group looks to build on the team’s rich legacy with new investments, leadership and a commitment to excellence both on and off the court.…
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The Ohio Dominican University athletic department has announced that Kirby Smith will be its new director of compliance, following the recent retirement of Associate AD/Director of Compliance Sandy Rowley. Smith spent the last three years as the assistant athletics director for compliance at Eastern Kentucky University. She graduated in 2022 with her Juris Doctorate from…
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Charles F. Gfeller, a founding partner of Gfeller Laurie LLP, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026. Gfeller was included in the categories of Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Insurance for the honor, which was based on more than 23 million votes. Gfeller practices primarily in the…
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Sports law attorney Bill Bock, of Kroger Gardis & Regas, has been named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, a prestigious honor that reflects his “dedication to excellence, deep expertise, and commitment to providing outstanding legal services to (the firm’s) clients.” Bock is an experienced litigator with substantial sports law and Title…
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Potts Law Firm, a litigation firm based in Houston, Texas, has been retained by former Sporting Kansas City II Head Coach Istvan Urbanyi following his unexpected termination. Urbanyi, who had been with the Sporting KC organization for more than 11 years, was dismissed on August 12, 2025, through a press release stating only that he was “no…
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Greenspoon Marder has announced the addition of partner Cathy Hampton in the Atlanta office, expanding the firm’s Entertainment and Sports and Corporate practice groups. Hampton brings over 30 years of legal experience in transactional, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters, with a focus on the sports and hospitality industries. She has led over $100 million in brand partnerships, major M&A deals, and complex…
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Athletes First, a sports representation and marketing agency, and Sinclair, a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, has announced a landmark events and media partnership. This new collaboration will unite Athletes First’s best-in-class events and world-renowned talent with the top-tier sports properties and vast national audience of Sinclair and AMP…
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Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) agents Darren Wilson, Chase Moss, Sean Brown, and Daniel Fondong have eclipsed $18.5 million in negotiated compensation for more than 200 student-athletes in the 2025 cycle. “Drawing on their own experiences as former college athletes, the quartet is reshaping what NIL representation can provide on and off the field. “While…
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