Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (OTCQX: SPLP) today announced that Renata Simril, President and CEO of the LA84 Foundation, has joined the Steel Sports Advisory Board. Steel Sports, a subsidiary of Steel Partners, is “focused on putting Kids First and creating a new standard in youth sports and coaching while forging the next generation of leaders.”…
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Attorneys who subscribe to Sports Litigation Alert primarily benefit from staying current on legal developments in the sports industry, accessing a vast archive of case law summaries, and having opportunities to publish their own articles. These benefits enable attorneys to: Stay Abreast of Current Law: The bi-weekly newsletter delivers timely case summaries and articles on relevant sports law…
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Professors use Sports Litigation Alert in the classroom primarily to supplement textbooks with current, real-world case studies, fostering better in-class discussion and allowing students to apply legal concepts to up-to-date issues. Key benefits for a professor include: Currency of Information: Textbooks can quickly become outdated in the fast-moving field of sports law. The bi-weekly Alert provides timely summaries…
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USA Football, the sport’s National Governing Body that selects, trains and leads TEAM USA FOOTBALL®, has announced accomplished sports agent, entrepreneur and executive Ellen M. Zavian as its new General Counsel. Zavian will serve as a key advisor to USA Football, supporting risk management, contract negotiation and compliance in the fast-paced world of National Governing…
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The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) announced yesterday the election of new board members, representing leaders in sports, health, and business. The Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is governed by a board of directors that advises the Center on core business functions, long-term sustainability, strategic planning, and regularly evaluates the Center’s performance through its outcomes and metrics.…
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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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The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) has launched a mobile app, SafeSport Ready™, to support athlete safety. The app is designed “to help parents and others with a stake in safety better understand abuse in sport and how to address it.” SafeSport Ready is the newest tool and first mobile app developed by the Center. “Sports happen…
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The Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA), whose mission is to further the study and dissemination of information regarding legal aspects of sport and recreation, announced today that it has published Safe at First, making it available through its distribution partner, Hackney Publications, at https://pubs.hackneypublications.com/SRLA/subscribe.html “This is the most detailed risk management guide ever written…
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The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) announced today a new partnership with Matterhorn Insurance Group, furthering its commitment “to providing members with top-tier programs and resources. Through this collaboration, NAYS members will enjoy increased liability coverage, and youth sports organizations will have access to tailored insurance policies designed to meet their specific needs.” “We…
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The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) has announced that it is seeking new athlete members to apply to join the Board of Directors and SafeSport Athlete Advisory Team (SAAT). The Board of Directors for the U.S. Center for SafeSport comprises independent members who provide a wealth of relevant experience to support the Center in achieving its mission. The…
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