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- [Lightfoot Secures Significant Penalty Reduction in NCAA Infractions Case Against Alabama State University](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/08/07/lightfoot-secures-significant-penalty-reduction-in-ncaa-infractions-case-against-alabama-state-university/) - Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC partner Clint Speegle secured a maximum penalty reduction for Alabama State University in an NCAA infractions case. As a result of Speegle’s efforts, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions downgraded the violation from Level I Aggravated to Level I Mitigated, the lowest classification available once a case reaches Level I and
- [Christian Dennie Recognized as Top Sports Law Attorney](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/08/06/christian-dennie-recognized-as-top-sports-law-attorney/) - 360 West Magazine has just acknowledged what everyone else already knows about Christian Dennie. He's one of the nation's leading sports lawyers, which is why it recently recognized him with "Top Attorney" designation. Dennie is the founder and managing member of Dennie Sports Law, a Texas-based boutique firm representing conferences, leagues, universities, teams, coaches, athletes,
- [Katten Advises Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners in Minority Interest Transaction with Cavaliers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/08/04/katten-advises-blue-owl-homecourt-partners-in-minority-interest-transaction-with-cavaliers/) - A Katten team led by Sports and Sports Facilities Partner and Co-Chair Daniel Render acted as legal advisor to Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners' fund (HomeCourt), a division of Blue Owl's GP Strategic Capital platform in connection with its purchase of a minority stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers. HomeCourt, which partnered with the NBA in 2020
- [The Drake Group Names New Officers and Board Of Directors, Led by New President Kassandra Ramsey](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/08/03/the-drake-group-names-new-officers-and-board-of-directors-led-by-new-president-kassandra-ramsey/) - The Drake Gorup has announced a new slate of officers and board members, which follow below: President (2026-2028) KASSANDRA RAMSEY, Esq., is the founder of The Law Office of Kassandra Ramsey, P.L.L.C., assisting entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, and social media influencers with creating, operating, and protecting their businesses. Ramsey is the Sports Law Chair for the
- [Proskauer Adds Former NFL General Counsel Jeff Pash as Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/30/proskauer-adds-former-nfl-general-counsel-jeff-pash-as-partner/) - Proskauer has added Jeff Pash as a partner in its Sports Group in New York. Pash served as executive vice president and general counsel of the National Football League from 1997 to 2025. In that role, he advised league leadership on legal, labor, governance and business matters, including antitrust litigation, collective bargaining, investigations, and the
- [Greenberg Traurig Helps Advance Denver Summit FC’s Stadium Vision from Centennial Debut to Santa Fe Yards](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/29/greenberg-traurig-helps-advance-denver-summit-fcs-stadium-vision-from-centennial-debut-to-santa-fe-yards/) - Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Denver Summit FC, Colorado’s National Women’s Soccer League franchise, in the development of its training facility and interim stadium in Centennial and continues to advise the club on development of its permanent home stadium and adjacent mixed-use district in Denver’s Santa Fe Yards area. Denver Real Estate Shareholders Kevin H. Kelley
- [How the New Student Visa Rule May Impact International Student-Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/22/how-the-new-student-visa-rule-may-impact-international-student-athletes/) - By Gregg E. Clifton and Matthew J. Martinez International student-athletes have always had to plan their immigration status around NCAA eligibility rules. Beginning September 15, 2026, many of these same student-athletes will also need to plan around a new immigration requirements. A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule replaces the longstanding “Duration of Status”
- [Hackney Publications Bundles NIL Institutional Report with a Subscription to Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/07/hackney-publications-bundles-nil-institutional-report-with-subscriptions-to-legal-issues-in-collegiate-athletics/) - Hackney Publications (HP), the nation's leading publisher of sports law periodicals, announced today that it will provide subscribers of Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics with a complimentary subscription to NIL Institutional Report. “This made sense, given that the subject matter we are reporting on in these publications is different, yet is intertwined in a myriad of
- [Goplerud to Appear on Webinar About Collegiate Athletics on July 23](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/20/goplerud-to-appear-on-webinar-about-collegiate-athletics-on-july-23/) - Long-time sports lawyer Peter Goplerud will join the Culture in Sports Culture Roundtable webinar on July 23 to discuss the evolving challenges of governing college sports. The conversation will cover topics including NCAA compliance, name, image and likeness (NIL), and athletic integrity. Throughout his career, Peter Goplerud has served as a law school dean, taught
- [Texas Tribune Reports Texas Tech Board Chair Donated $274,300 to Paxton Committee Before AG Intervention in Sorsby](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/17/texas-tribune-reports-texas-tech-board-chair-donated-274300-to-paxton-committee-before-ag-intervention-in-sorsby/) - The Texas Tribune reported Wednesday that Texas Tech University Board of Regents Chair Cody Campbell contributed $274,300 to a fundraising committee supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton one day before Paxton’s office intervened in the legal dispute involving former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Campaign finance records filed with the Federal Election Commission show Campbell
- [Nashville Predators Add Executive with Sports Law Background to Front Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/16/nashville-predators-add-executive-with-sports-law-background-to-front-office-2/) - The Nashville Predators have hired Vukie Mpofu as assistant general manager, adding an executive whose background combines hockey operations with legal expertise in player contracts, collective bargaining agreement compliance, and salary cap administration. Mpofu, earned his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law, joins the Predators after spending the past three seasons with the Pittsburgh
- [NBA Beats Video Privacy Suit Twice On a Rule Even the Judge Applying It Doesn't Believe In](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/14/nba-beats-video-privacy-suit-twice-on-a-rule-even-the-judge-applying-it-doesnt-believe-in/) - By Katelyn Kohler, Esq. A federal appeals panel signaled this month that it will likely hand the National Basketball Association (NBA) its second consecutive win in a long-running privacy lawsuit over fan-tracking advertising technology, but not without one sitting judge publicly disagreeing with the legal standard compelling that result. On June 16, 2026, the U.S.
- [Hackney Publications Introduces a Free Sports Law Textbook for Undergraduates](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/07/hackney-publications-introduces-a-free-sports-law-textbook-for-undergraduates/) - The move will disrupt a textbook publishing industry that has been charging students exorbitant fees without any checks and balances. Hackney Publications announced today that it has published a free textbook for instructors who teach sports law at the undergraduate level. The text, Sports Law Basics, is meant to accomplish two things, according to Holt Hackney,
- [Simpson Thacher Advises Gotham FC on Agreement to Play at Etihad Park Beginning in 2028](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/09/simpson-thacher-advises-gotham-fc-on-agreement-to-play-at-etihad-park-beginning-in-2028/) - Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advised NJ/NY Gotham FC in an agreement with New York City FCunder which Gotham FC will play its home matches at Etihad Park beginning in 2028. The agreement, announced this week by the clubs, will make Gotham FC a primary tenant at the new soccer-specific stadium in Queens. The move
- [Nashville Predators Add Executive with Sports Law Background to Front Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/08/nashville-predators-add-executive-with-sports-law-background-to-front-office/) - The Nashville Predators have hired Vukie Mpofu as assistant general manager, adding an executive whose background combines hockey operations with legal expertise in player contracts, collective bargaining agreement compliance, and salary cap administration. Mpofu joins the Predators after spending the past three seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins as director of hockey operations and legal affairs.
- [Royal Belgian Football Association 'Astonished' by FIFA Flip Flop Favoring USMNT](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/06/royal-belgian-football-association-astonished-by-fifa-flip-flop-favoring-usmnt/) - The following statement was issued by the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) after FIFA's decision over the weekend that declared "suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium match on Monday, 6 July at 5:00 p.m." Noting it was "astonished," it wrote that "FIFA bases its decision on Article 27 of
- [How the Knicks Gave New York Back to Itself](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/07/03/how-the-knicks-gave-new-york-back-to-itself/) - By Robert J. Romano New Yorkers don’t wait. In this concrete jungle we honk as the light turns green. We summon a subway train to materialize through sheer force of irritation. And we walk fast through the big lights and when needed, cut the line at the corner bodega if we have exact change –
- [Study Finds Gender Disparities in Esports Viewership and Prize Money](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/28/study-finds-gender-disparities-in-esports-viewership-and-prize-money/) - A new academic study examining professional Counter-Strike esports competitions found that female players receive fewer views and earn less prize money than male players, even after accounting for measures of performance. The study, “Gender, Performance, and Prize Money: A Study of Pay Discrimination Against Female Teams in eSports,” was published in 2026 in Humanities and
- [NFLPA Appears to Have Limited Legal Options to Help Sorsby](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/29/nflpa-appears-to-have-limited-legal-options-to-help-sorsby/) - By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer On June 23, the NFL informed college quarterback Brendan Sorsby that it would not be holding a Supplemental Draft this summer. Sorsby had requested entry into the Supplemental Draft after his collegiate eligibility became the subject of multiple lawsuits due to his prior sports betting activity. Sorsby’s legal team
- [Study Questions NFL Draft's Ability to Predict Player Success](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/28/study-questions-nfl-drafts-ability-to-predict-player-success/) - A new study has found little evidence that the NFL's draft order accurately predicts player performance, raising questions about how teams value draft picks and evaluate talent. Researchers analyzed data from 2,544 players selected in the NFL Draft between 2011 and 2020 and found that players chosen earlier in the draft generally did not outperform
- [Hackney Publications Launches Youth Sports & the Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/19/hackney-publications-launches-youth-sports-the-law/) - YSL becomes the 28th sports law periodical published regularly by Hackney Publications. Hackney Publications announced today that it has begun publishing Youth Sports & the Law, a quarterly periodical that addresses the legal landscape in the youth sports industry. The new periodical can be viewed here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hackney-publications_youth-sports-the-law-activity-7473867198671822848-m66_? The periodical, under the guidance of Editor in Chief
- [Fraud Attempts Surge During this FIFA World Cup](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/18/fraud-attempts-surge-during-this-fifa-world-cup/) - As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, new analysis from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, shows that the fraud patterns seen around previous major tournaments are already in play, exposing fans and ticket sellers to heightened risks. Based on 24.5 million transactions across 61 live-event merchants serving global fan audiences,
- [Legal Team Representing Former NBA Referee in Religious Accomodation Case Gets Help](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/17/legal-team-representing-former-nba-referee-in-religious-accomodation-case-gets-help/) - First Liberty Institute announced it joined the legal team representing former NBA referee Ken Mauer, who the league fired after it denied his religious exemption request from the league’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. The league required the vaccine for all league officials but not players. “In a moment when it could have showed its commitment to
- [CFTC Sues New Mexico, Claiming the 'State Becomes the Latest Attempting to Infringe on Federal Jurisdiction'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/16/cftc-sues-new-mexico-claiming-the-state-becomes-the-latest-attempting-to-infringe-on-federal-jurisdiction/) - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state of New Mexico, seeking a ruling that federal law gives the agency exclusive authority to regulate certain event-based contracts traded on CFTC-registered exchanges. The filing comes days after New Mexico sued KalshiEX LLC, a CFTC-registered prediction market operator, in state
- [HCR Legal Attorney Joins Board of Directors of Boxing Association](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/15/attorney-joins-board-of-directors-uk-boxing-group/) - Welsh Boxing has appointed HCR Law Senior Associate Adam Munn to its Board as Legal Director. With his extensive experience in commercial law, governance and the sports sector, Munn will support Welsh Boxing’s Board as it invests "in widening participation of the sport across the community alongside supporting the performance of its elite amateur athletes – particularly
- [Player Advocacy Group Says FIFA-FIFPro Deal Fails to Address Compensation for Former Players](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/12/player-advocacy-group-says-fifa-fifpro-deal-fails-to-address-compensation-for-former-players/) - A player advocacy organization is urging FIFA to address compensation claims from thousands of current and former professional footballers, arguing that a newly announced agreement between FIFA and the global players' union does not provide redress for losses allegedly caused by transfer rules found unlawful by Europe's highest court. Justice for Players issued the statement
- [WSFS Bank and Philadelphia Union Announce Naming Rights Partnership](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/10/wsfs-bank-and-philadelphia-union-announce-naming-rights-partnership/) - WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced an extension of its naming rights partnership with the Philadelphia Union for the WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a sports and recreation complex located adjacent to Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. The facility will continue to operate under the WSFS Bank Sportsplex name through the
- [Herrick Sports Lawyer Receives Rising Leader Award](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/09/herrick-sports-lawyer-receives-rising-leader-award/) - With one of the nation's leading sports law practices, Herrick announced this spring that Jermaine A. Brookshire, Jr., associate in Herrick's Corporate Department and Sports Law Group, was selected as the 2026 Recipient for the Rising Leader Award by the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association. The Rising Leader Award "recognizes a distinguished member of the legal community
- [Sports Law Professor Awarded $15,000 Grant from the American Athletic Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/08/sports-law-professor-awarded-15000-grant-from-the-american-athletic-conference/) - Florida International University's College of Arts Sciences and Education has announced that Dr. Nicholas Smith, Associate Teaching Professor, has been awarded a $15,000 research grant from the American Athletic Conference. Dr. Smith's research proposal, Transfer Uncertainty: Examining the Lived Experiences of College Athletes Languishing in the NCAA Transfer Portal, was selected following a rigorous review
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Attorney TaRonda Randall of Husch Blackwell About Collegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/05/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-attorney-taronda-randall-of-husch-blackwell-about-collegiate-athletics/) - Hackney Publications has announced the availability of a recent interview with the TaRonda Randall, a leading sports lawyer with Husch Blackwell (https://www.huschblackwell.com/), on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment, which features a free-flowing and timely discussion about collegiate athletics as well as other topics, can be heard here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RINifAw7X3zguPaGLWL25?si=zQ09QhNOQey_JE6oQofDBA. “TaRonda is an emerging
- [Beyond the Finish Line: Athlete Safety and the Expanding Scope of Concussion Liability in Olympic Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/04/beyond-the-finish-line-athlete-safety-and-the-expanding-scope-of-concussion-liability-in-olympic-sports/) - (Editor's note: Reprinted from the pages and Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical, providing subscribers with access to searchable archive of more than 6,000 articles and case summaries.) By Anna Giambelluca, Esq. When we think of concussion litigation, we picture professional football and other major contact sports. Cases involving the NFL, NHL,
- [NAACP Calls on Black Athletes & Fans to Withhold Support of Public Schools in States Attacking Black Voting Rights](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/03/naacp-calls-on-black-athletes-fans-to-withhold-support-of-public-schools-in-states-attacking-black-voting-rights/) - The NAACP has launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign, a national call for Black athletes, families, fans, alumni, and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states that have moved to limit, weaken, or erase Black voting representation in the wake of the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, “which gutted
- [Knight Commission Endorses a Solution for Collegiate Sports Woes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/02/knight-commission-endorses-a-solution-for-collegiate-sports-woes/) - The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics announced its support of the NCAA’s proposed age-based, five-year eligibility concept, as it aligns with the standard four- or five-year college experience for full-time students. The Knight Commission also supports a change to the current transfer rules to set reasonable limits on athlete transfers to promote academic continuity and
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes the Top Thirty U.S. Sports Law Programs in 2026](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/06/01/hackney-publications-recognizes-the-top-thirty-u-s-sports-law-programs-in-2026/) - By Oliver Canning The world of sports law is rapidly transitioning from a niche specialization to an exploding multidisciplinary field. As the sporting industry grows into a global asset class, legal education has pivoted with it, moving beyond teaching traditional contract negotiation into the complicated areas of private equity, AI, and the burgeoning name, image,
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes the Top Thirty U.S. Sports Law Programs in 2026 - 21-25 in Alphabetical Order](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/29/hackney-publications-recognizes-the-top-thirty-u-s-sports-law-programs-in-2026-21-25-in-alphabetical-order/) - (Editor's Note: Here are five schools (21-25) to be so recognized. We will highlight five more a day over the next three business days. The full article appears in Sports Litigation Alert on Thursday night) By Oliver Canning The world of sports law is rapidly transitioning from a niche specialization to an exploding multidisciplinary field.
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes the Top Thirty U.S. Sports Law Programs in 2026 - Third Five in Alphabetical Order](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/28/hackney-publications-recognizes-the-top-thirty-u-s-sports-law-programs-in-2026-third-five-in-alphabetical-order/) - (Editor's Note: Here are the third five schools to be so recognized. We will highlight five more a day over the next three business days. The full article appears in Sports Litigation Alert on Thursday night) By Oliver Canning The world of sports law is rapidly transitioning from a niche specialization to an exploding multidisciplinary
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes the Top Thirty U.S. Sports Law Programs in 2026 - Second Five in Alphabetical Order](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/27/hackney-publications-recognizes-the-top-thirty-u-s-sports-law-programs-in-2026-second-five-in-alphabetical-order/) - (Editor's Note: Here are the second five schools to be so recognized. We will highlight five more a day over the next four business days. The full article appears in Sports Litigation Alert on Thursday night) By Oliver Canning The world of sports law is rapidly transitioning from a niche specialization to an exploding multidisciplinary
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes the Top Thirty U.S. Sports Law Programs in 2026 - First Five in Alphabetical Order](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/26/hackney-publications-recognizes-the-top-thirty-u-s-sports-law-programs-in-2026-first-five-in-alphabetical-order/) - (Editor's Note: Here are the first five schools to be so recognized. We will highlight five more a day over the next five business days. The full article appears in Sports Litigation Alert on Thursday night) By Oliver Canning The world of sports law is rapidly transitioning from a niche specialization to an exploding multidisciplinary
- [Rhode Island Attorney General Sues Kalshi and Polymarket for Unlawfully Conducting Sports Gambling in Rhode Island](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/25/rhode-island-attorney-general-sues-kalshi-and-polymarket-for-unlawfully-conducting-sports-gambling-in-rhode-island/) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has announced a lawsuit against Kalshi and Polymarket in Rhode Island Superior Court asking for a declaration that Kalshi’s and Polymarket’s sports-related “event contracts” amount to sports betting that is subject to Rhode Island state gambling laws. “There is no substantive difference between sports betting and ‘events contracts’
- [Sports Lawyer Joel Leigh joins Russell-Cooke as Partner in Dispute Resolution Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/20/sports-lawyer-joel-leigh-joins-russell-cooke-as-partner-in-dispute-resolution-group/) - Russell-Cooke has appointed Joel Leigh as a partner in its dispute resolution group. Leigh is a highly experienced solicitor with a broad commercial disputes practice, acting across civil fraud, financial services, professional negligence, insurance, partnerships and sports law matters. His work frequently involves complex, high-value disputes with an international dimension. He has acted at all
- [USC Law Introduces a Specialized LLM Degree in Sports Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/19/usc-law-introduces-a-specialized-llm-degree-in-sports-law/) - The University of Southern California Gould School of Law noted this week that it "is building on its commitment to innovation in legal education" with the launch of three new Master of Laws (LLM) degree programs: LLM in Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law, LLM in Sports Law and Negotiation and an Online LLM in Media
- [Bass, Berry & Sims Appoints Sports Lawyer as Managing Partner of Chicago Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/18/bass-berry-sims-appoints-sports-lawyer-as-managing-partner-of-chicago-office/) - Bass, Berry & Sims has announced its expansion into the Chicago market with the addition of new members Robert H. Newman and Jason W. Gordon, who" enhance the capabilities of the firm's IP, Media & Technology Practice with their deep experience representing global consumer brands and technology companies in the areas of marketing, privacy, and
- [Barnes & Thornburg Fortifies Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice With Addition of Three Partners](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/15/barnes-thornburg-fortifies-entertainment-media-and-sports-practice-with-addition-of-three-partners/) - Barnes & Thornburg has expanded its Entertainment, Media and Sports practice by adding partners Christina S. Chang, Carron Joan Mitchell and Farrah Usmani from Nixon Peabody. Chang and Mitchell joined the firm’s Los Angeles office, while Usmani joined the Nashville office. The three attorneys bring experience across entertainment, media, sports, intellectual property and corporate law,
- [Goldberg Joins ArentFox Schiff’s Sports Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/14/goldberg-joins-arentfox-schiffs-sports-group/) - Rebecca (Becky) Darin Goldberg has joined ArentFox Schiff’s nationally recognized team of sports lawyers. Building on her experience advising sports and gaming clients on investigations, regulatory matters, and complex litigation, Goldberg said she is “eager to expand into transactional work supporting clients across high-value sponsorships, naming rights, and strategic commercial agreements, as well as team-
- [Hurricanes Announce New Ownership Investors](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/13/hurricanes-announce-new-ownership-investors/) - Tom Dundon, Owner and Governor of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, has announced that three new investors – Brett Jefferson, Marc Grandisson and Bobby Farnham – have joined the ownership group. Dundon retains majority ownership and will continue as lead governor of the team, while Jefferson, Grandisson and Farnham each hold a minority ownership
- [Brian Kappel of Lightfoot Talks NIL](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/12/brian-kappel-of-lightfoot-talks-nil/) - What follows is an excerpt of a recent conversation that Sports Litigation Alert had with Brian Kappel of Lightfoot, who leads the firm’s NIL discipline. Question: How has your firm adapted its sports law practice to address the rapid evolution of NIL regulations and enforcement at both the state and NCAA levels? Answer: Lightfoot has
- [Proskauer Advises League One Volleyball on Investment from Synergy Sports Capital](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/11/proskauer-advises-league-one-volleyball-on-investment-from-synergy-sports-capital/) - Proskauer advised League One Volleyball (“LOVB”) on a strategic investment from Synergy Sports Capital (“Synergy”), the $150 million private equity fund led by former NFL players Terrence C. Murphy Sr. and Reggie Bush. As part of the investment, Synergy will assume operating rights to LOVB’s Salt Lake team. Founded to acquire controlling stakes in dynamic
- [Law Firm Named the Official Law Firm of the Miami Marlins](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/08/law-firm-named-the-official-law-firm-of-the-miami-marlins/) - The Miami Marlins have expanded their partnership with Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, naming the Florida-based firm the team's Official Law Firm and the presenting sponsor of Marlins.TV beginning with the 2026 season. The extended agreement builds on a relationship that has grown over the past two seasons and broadens the firm's presence across the club's media, ballpark
- [Survey Yields Ten Ways Sports Litigation Alert Can Be Used in the Classroom, as a Complement or In Place of a Textbook](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/06/survey-yields-ten-ways-sports-litigation-alert-can-be-used-in-the-classroom-as-a-complement-or-in-place-of-a-textbook/) - By Anna Giambelluca, Esq. Sports law presents a built-in teaching challenge. The field itself evolves quickly—courts are almost constantly addressing questions about athlete rights, institutional liability, gender equity, labor relations, and league authority. Yet the primary teaching tool in many classrooms remains the textbook, which is effectively frozen in time at the moment it is
- [New Winners Identified in NFL/NFLPA’s Helmet Performance Testing Rankings](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/05/new-winners-identified-in-nfl-nflpas-helmet-performance-testing-rankings/) - The NFL, in collaboration with the NFLPA, through their respective appointed biomechanical experts, coordinated extensive laboratory research to evaluate which helmets best reduce head impact magnitude. The results of the laboratory tests, announced today, are displayed on the poster below and shared with NFL players, in addition to club medical, training, coaching and equipment staffs
- [SMU Law Undergrads Defend Sports Law Arbitration Moot Championship Title in Lausanne](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/04/smu-law-undergrads-defend-sports-law-arbitration-moot-championship-title-in-lausanne/) - Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) has successfully defended its title at the Sports Law Arbitration Moot (SLAM). In late April, SMU won LawInSport's 7th annual international moot competition held at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The win on 24 April is SMU's second consecutive SLAM championship,
- [From Lawyer to Leader: Kevin Warren Headlines Friday Lunch at SLA Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/05/01/from-lawyer-to-leader-kevin-warren-headlines-friday-lunch-at-sla-conference/) - By Anna Giambelluca, Esq. The Friday lunch at this year’s Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference will feature a conversation with Kevin Warren, moderated by former SLA president Bobby Hacker as part of the Leadership Series. The session is expected to provide a substantive discussion on how legal training can inform leadership across multiple sectors of
- [NIL and International Student-Athletes: Overview and Analysis of the Current Climate](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/30/nil-and-international-student-athletes-overview-and-analysis-of-the-current-climate/) - (Editor's Note: The following is reprinted from NIL Institutional Report.) By Mallory Gault Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights have transformed the world of college athletics and has allowed student-athletes the opportunities to profit off their personal brand, yet those opportunities are not available to all student-athletes. Keith Miller, vice president at Influxer, spoke about
- [NFL Veteran Steven Israel joins U.S. Bank Wealth Management to 'Drive Efforts to Help Professional Athletes with their Financial Needs'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/29/nfl-veteran-steven-israel-joins-u-s-bank-wealth-management-to-drive-efforts-to-help-professional-athletes-with-their-financial-needs/) - U.S. Bank has hired former NFL player and veteran financial professional Steven Israel as a wealth management consultant, expanding its efforts to serve professional athletes following the bank’s recent partnership with the National Football League. Israel will serve as an ambassador in U.S. Bank’s athlete-focused banking and wealth management initiatives, helping professional athletes navigate financial
- [Beloff Named General Counsel of England and Wales Cricket Board](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/28/beloff-named-general-counsel-of-england-and-wales-cricket-board/) - England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed senior sports lawyer Catherine Beloff as its new general counsel. Beloff will join the ECB in September and will oversee legal strategy for the governing body’s commercial, governance, regulatory and litigation matters. She will also join the ECB’s executive leadership group. Beloff arrives after a decade with the
- [Skillman Guides BSK as It Assists Colleges and Universities Through the Turmoil that Is Collegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/27/skillman-guides-bsk-as-it-assists-colleges-and-universities-through-the-turmoil-that-is-collegiate-athletics/) - (Editor's Note: The following is shared from the pages of the April issue of Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics.) Bond Schoeneck & King (BSK) is a preeminent law firm in collegiate athletics, where its reputation quite naturally precedes itself. That reputation was decades in the making, nurtured primarily by two high-profile sports lawyers – Mike
- [Study Warns AI Is Disrupting Traditional Training Model for Junior Lawyers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/24/study-warns-ai-is-disrupting-traditional-training-model-for-junior-lawyers/) - A new study warns that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is reshaping how law firms train junior lawyers, raising concerns about the long-term development of legal judgment and expertise. The report, The AI Leadership Challenge in Law, finds that automation is replacing many of the repetitive tasks—such as document review, due diligence and legal
- [Toledo Law Graduate Named School’s Associate Athletic Director of Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/23/toledo-law-graduate-named-schools-associate-athletic-director-of-compliance/) - The University of Toledo has announced the appointment of Lauren Best-Hovermale as Associate Athletic Director of Compliance. Best-Hovermale, a 2021 UToledo College of Law graduate, joins the Rockets following five years of service in the athletics compliance office at Bowling Green State University. Best-Hovermale also served as an athletics compliance extern at Toledo in 2020-21.
- [SDSU Settlement Marks First Class-Wide Damages Award for Title IX Athletic Aid Claims](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/22/sdsu-settlement-marks-first-class-wide-damages-award-for-title-ix-athletic-aid-claims/) - Fifteen former women’s student-athletes at San Diego State University have reached a settlement with the school in a Title IX class action lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination in athletics. Attorneys for the plaintiffs say it is the first agreement of its kind to include class-wide monetary damages for unequal athletic financial aid. U.S. District Judge Todd
- [Expert Explains Why Teams Should Avoid ‘Trading Up’ During NFL Draft](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/21/expert-explains-why-teams-should-avoid-trading-up-during-nfl-draft/) - Ahead of the NFL Draft’s arrival in Pittsburgh on April 23, a West Virginia University professor is challenging one of football’s most aggressive strategies and his data suggests teams are getting it wrong. Christian Schaupp, professor of accounting in the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics, will be watching with other fans to see which teams attempt to
- [U.S. Senator Calls on Congress to Fix College Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/20/u-s-senator-calls-on-congress-to-fix-college-sports/) - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has penned an op-ed that calls on Congress to fix college athletics to protect students from exploitation and set them up for success. Last week, Cassidy led a full Committee hearing with former student-athletes and university officials discussing
- [National Sports Law Leader Joins the Emergetic Sports Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/17/national-sports-law-leader-joins-the-emergetic-sports-team/) - Emergetic Sports, a division of Emergetic, LLC ("Emergetic"), a boutique strategic advisory firm focused on the transformation of college athletics through its Project Northstar initiative, today announced that Gabe Feldman, one of the nation's foremost experts in college athletics and sports law, has joined the firm as Senior Education Advisor. Feldman serves as Director of Tulane University's Sports Law
- [Brian J. Bluth Joins Little League® Team as Deputy General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/13/brian-j-bluth-joins-little-league-team-as-deputy-general-counsel/) - Little League® International has announced Brian J. Bluth as its new Deputy General Counsel. “I have had the privilege of knowing Brian Bluth as an attorney for more than 20 years, having worked both with him and across the table from him on various cases,” said Joy Reynolds McCoy, Little League Senior Vice President and
- [Global Sports Advocates Announces Hire of Sports Lawyer Amanda J. Wendorff](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/10/global-sports-advocates-announces-hire-of-sports-lawyer-amanda-j-wendorff/) - Global Sports Advocates, ranked as one of the nation's top sports law firms by Chambers USA, has announced the addition of Amanda J. Wendorff to its team of sports law attorneys. Amanda's practice is shaped by years of elite athletic competition and extensive courtroom experience representing clients in high-stakes disputes. A former Division I track and
- [NFL Wins Motion To Dismiss In Unusual Social Media Antitrust Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/09/nfl-wins-motion-to-dismiss-in-unusual-social-media-antitrust-case/) - By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer A modern twist on an old axiom is that those with the gold get sued in today’s sports’ world. A recent example just played out when two NFL fans sued the NFL and NFL Enterprises for supposedly violating federal antitrust law by allowing fans to gain free access to team
- [Stetson Partners with Stetson Partners With Company For Trademark Licensing Services](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/08/stetson-partners-with-stetson-partners-with-company-for-trademark-licensing-services/) - Stetson University has announced its partnership with Affinity Licensing for exclusive trademark licensing agency representation effective July 1, 2026. "Partnering with Affinity Licensing represents an important step forward in elevating the Stetson University brand," said Stetson Director of Athletics Ricky Ray. "Their expertise and personal service will help us expand reach and visibility of Hatter Athletics
- [From Championship to Courtroom: Municipal Crowd-Management Policies Tested After Denver NBA Finals Celebration](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/06/from-championship-to-courtroom-municipal-crowd-management-policies-tested-after-denver-nba-finals-celebration/) - (Editor's Note: From the pages of Sports Litigation Alert) By William H. Gray, Esq. – Senior Associate Attorney at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd. Championship victories frequently result in spontaneous public gatherings, presenting significant crowd-management and security challenges for municipalities, venue operators, and law enforcement agencies alike. As cities increasingly host watch parties, victory
- [United Football League Gets an Interesting New Financial Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/03/united-football-league-gets-an-interesting-new-financial-partner/) - Dynasty Financial Partners announced yesterday its new role as the Official Wealth Management Partner of the United Football League (UFL). This partnership unites two organizations "defined by bold thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and a shared commitment to rewriting what's possible — on the field and beyond," according to a press release. The release continues below: A
- [Marquette Law School Adds Aaron Hernandez to National Sports Law Institute leadership](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/04/01/marquette-law-school-adds-aaron-hernandez-to-national-sports-law-institute-leadership/) - Aaron Hernandez, currently at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, will join the faculty at Marquette University Law School as an associate professor of practice and director of the National Sports Law Institute. Marquette’s sports law program is led by Matt Mitten, professor of law, and Paul Anderson, associate professor of law
- [Sports Lawyer Nona Lee Joins Womble Bond Dickinson as Senior Counsel in GCSolutions Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/30/sports-lawyer-nona-lee-joins-womble-bond-dickinson-as-senior-counsel-in-gcsolutions-team/) - Nona Lee, a highly respected sports lawyer, has joined Womble Bond Dickinson as Senior Division Counsel, bolstering the firm’s GCSolutions team. Lee was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer with Arizona Diamondbacks. At Womble, she will help the GCSolutions team “with large-scale projects that can strain an organization’s budget,” according to Lee, who
- [SafeSport Releases First National Coaches Survey; What It Says](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/26/safesport-releases-first-national-coaches-survey-what-it-says/) - The U.S. Center for SafeSport has released its first National Coaches Survey, offering insight into the challenges, perspectives and experiences of coaches across sports and organizations. The report, titled Building Safer Sport Together, surveyed nearly 3,500 coaches and instructors at the end of 2025. It examines issues related to abuse and misconduct, as well as
- [Siegal Explains Why the USPTO Said ‘No’ to the Las Vegas Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/24/siegal-explains-why-the-uspto-said-no-to-the-las-vegas-athletics/) - Bruce Siegal, of counsel at Greenspoon Marder, wrote an article earlier this year about why the USPTO issued a non-final refusal of the trademarks LAS VEGAS ATHLETICS and VEGAS ATHLETICS for clothing, footwear, entertainment and other purposes, finding them “primarily geographically descriptive.” “Because the team is not yet playing in Las Vegas, it cannot currently
- [Professor Reflects on Creating the ‘Consulate of New Mexico’ During the 1996 Summer Olympics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/23/professor-reflects-on-creating-the-consulate-of-new-mexico-during-the-1996-summer-olympics/) - (Editor's Note: The following is an article written about the presentation of Robert J. Romano, an Associate Professor at St. John’s University, at the Sports and Recreation Law Association Conference in New Orleans in February. SRLA is the leading association representing sports and recreation law professors, who teach sports law at the undergraduate or graduate
- [Risk Management Text Safe at First Expanded for Ease of Use](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/22/risk-management-text-safe-at-first-expanded-for-ease-of-use/) - Safe at First, Vol. 2 is the much-acclaimed sport risk management tome published in 2025 that can help make the concepts and execution of risk management easier for students and practitioners alike. With over 40 authors, almost 120 chapters, and over 1,000 pages, the book is the most in-depth text every written to combine new
- [SRLA Honors Top Scholars and Leaders at 2026 Awards Luncheon](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/20/srla-honors-top-scholars-and-leaders-at-2026-awards-luncheon/) - The Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) recognized its top scholars, students, and professionals at the annual Honors and Awards Luncheon held during the 2026 SRLA Conference in New Orleans. The ceremony celebrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service within the sport and recreation law community. Conference organizers opened the event by thanking attendees and
- [Hackney Publications Refreshes Its Directory of ‘100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/18/hackney-publications-refreshes-its-directory-of-100-law-firms-with-sports-law-practices-you-need-to-know-about/) - 100lawfirms.com is a portal that recognizes excellence and serves as a resource for those in need of experienced and capable legal counsel in the sports law arena. Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the sixth annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” which is a directory that serves
- [Cincinnati Is Testing the Limits of Liquidated Damages in Federal Court in NIL Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/17/cincinnati-is-testing-the-limits-of-liquidated-damages-in-federal-court-in-nil-case/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an exclusive article from Sports Litigation Alert written by Landis Barber is an attorney at Safran Law Offices. The Alert publishes 24 times a year, and subscribers have access to a searchable archive of 6,000 case summaries and articles.) The University of Cincinnati has filed a breach of contract action
- [Sports Lawyer Jessica Berman Signs Three-Year Extension as NWSL Commissioner through 2028](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/16/sports-lawyer-jessica-berman-signs-three-year-extension-as-nwsl-commissioner-through-2028/) - Jessica Berman, a former lawyer at Proskauer, has signed a three-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League through the 2028 season, the league announced. The extension ensures continuity of leadership during a significant period of growth and transformation for women’s professional soccer in the United States. Berman, who became commissioner
- [A Turning Point for Rule Enforcement in the Post-House Era](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/13/a-turning-point-for-rule-enforcement-in-the-post-house-era/) - In a provocative post this morning, Tim Nevius of dispute resolution provider Fair Sports (https://www.fairsports.org/) writes the following: "Eighteen Nebraska football players have reportedly challenged the College Sports Commission’s (CSC) rejection of their NIL agreements with PlayFly, Nebraska’s multimedia rights partner and a third-party sponsor. The contracts, reportedly worth more than $1 million collectively, were
- [Law Firm Brings Title IX Lawsuit Against Marshall University After School Threatens to Cut Women's Swimming & Diving Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/12/law-firm-brings-title-ix-lawsuit-against-marshall-university-after-school-threatens-to-cut-womens-swimming-diving-team/) - Members of the Marshall University women's swimming and diving team filed a class action lawsuit against the school and its Board of Governors for violating their civil rights under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in all educational institutions that receive federal funds. The plaintiffs have also asked the court to issue a temporary restraining
- [Tulane Law to Host Annual Sports Law Conference April 10-11, Desmond Howard to Keynote](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/11/tulane-law-to-host-annual-sports-law-conference-april-10-11-desmond-howard-to-keynote/) - The 9th Annual Tulane Entertainment & Sports Law Conference is scheduled to return to the Tulane University Law School campus April 10–11, featuring former Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard as the keynote speaker. The event, co-presented by the Tulane Law School and the Tulane Center for Sport, will be held at John Giffen Weinmann Hall in Uptown
- [Former UM Athletes Sue to Push Boundaries for NIL Comp Past 2016; Expert Weighs In](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/10/former-um-athletes-sue-to-push-boundaries-for-nil-comp-past-2016-expert-weighs-in/) - (The following is shared from Sports Litigation Alert, which publishes 24 times a year, and features a searchable archive of more than 6,000 articles and case summaries.) By Luke Price Four former University of Michigan football players have filed a proposed class action seeking to extend the reach of name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) compensation
- [Remy: 'Turning Back the Clock' in College Athletics Will Not Work](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/09/remy-turning-back-the-clock-in-college-athletics-will-not-work/) - By Donald Remy College athletics has always been a uniquely American institution. Yesterday, that institution again found itself at the center of a conversation with a sitting United States President. A roundtable of roughly 50 leaders from government, athletics, broadcasting, business, and higher education met at the White House to hear a familiar message. The status quo
- [Colleges and Universities Face ‘Significant Penalties’ as NCAA Focuses on Transfer Process Tampering](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/06/colleges-and-universities-face-significant-penalties-as-ncaa-focuses-on-transfer-process-tampering/) - By Bernard G. Dennis, III & Jason S. Kaner Takeaways The NCAA has made enforcement of tampering rules a priority and warned institutions that violations will lead to “significant penalties,” reaffirming restrictions on unauthorized contact with student-athletes. The Division I Football Oversight Committee recommended emergency legislation imposing strict penalties on schools that circumvent the transfer process. The
- [UM School of Law Set To Address Pressing Legal Issues in Sports March 26-27](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/05/um-school-of-law-set-to-address-pressing-legal-issues-in-sports-march-26-27/) - The University of Miami School of Law will host its annual Global Entertainment & Sports Law + Industry Conference on March 26–27, 2026, bringing together leading lawyers, executives, and industry experts to discuss the most pressing legal and business issues shaping the sports and entertainment sectors. The two-day conference will take place at the Shalala
- [Professor Don Gibson to lead ASU Law’s MSLB Program](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/04/professor-don-gibson-to-lead-asu-laws-mslb-program/) - The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has announced that Professor Don Gibson will assume the role of Executive Director of the Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program following the departure of Aaron Hernandez on July 31. Hernandez, who has served as Assistant Dean and Executive Director, helped guide the program’s continued
- [Leading Law Firm in the Gaming Space Ifrah Law Adds Licensing & Compliance Specialist](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/03/leading-law-firm-in-the-gaming-space-ifrah-law-adds-licensing-compliance-specialist/) - Ifrah Law has announced the appointment of Kyra Pulliam as Licensing & Compliance Specialist at the firm. Prior to joining the firm, Pulliam served as Senior U.S. Licensing & Regulatory Coordinator at Better Collective, a global sports betting and iGaming affiliate network, where she managed licensing applications with regulatory authorities, developed tracking procedures for regulatory
- [Former NFL Executive Frank Hawkins Joins Shumaker’s Sports Law Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/03/02/former-nfl-executive-frank-hawkins-joins-shumakers-sports-law-team/) - Frank Hawkins, a nationally recognized sports executive and attorney with more than three decades of experience advising professional sports organizations and stakeholders at the highest levels, has joined Shumaker’s Sports Law Team. Hawkins brings significant depth of experience across complex legal, financial, media, technology, and governance matters that have helped shape the modern sports industry.
- [Coach Responds to Lawsuit With Support From Nearly 50 Former Players](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/27/coach-responds-to-lawsuit-with-support-from-nearly-50-former-players/) - In response to a lawsuit filed in December 2025 by former Colgate University student-athlete Amelia Cunningham, legal representatives for Coach Kathy Taylor have released "a comprehensive response" supported by testimonials from nearly 50 former players spanning her 30-year coaching career. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court, alleges an abusive coaching environment during Ms. Cunningham's
- [CEO of Company with Close Ties to Hockey Says He Is 'Deeply Disappointed' USA Women's Team Checked Trump's Offer to Visit WH](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/26/ceo-of-company-with-close-ties-to-hockey-says-he-is-deeply-disappointed-usa-womens-team-checked-trumps-offer-to-visit-wh/) - James Bouchard, Founder and Executive Chairman of Esmark Inc. issued the following statement this week in response to the The U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team decision to decline an invitation from Trump to attend his State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts due to professional and academic commitments.": “I am proud of the U.S.A.
- [Sports Lawyer Brian Nolasco Joins College as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/25/sports-lawyer-brian-nolasco-joins-college-as-assistant-athletic-director-for-compliance/) - Le Moyne College has appointed Brian Nolasco, who holds a law degree from Marquette University Law School, as assistant athletic director for NCAA compliance. Nolasco joins Le Moyne following three and a half years at Central Michigan University, where he served as senior associate athletic director of institutional support services. In that role, he oversaw
- [Gfeller Laurie LLP Add Three Attorneys to Vermont Office, Enhancing Sports and Recreation Litigation Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/24/gfeller-laurie-llp-add-three-attorneys-to-vermont-office-enhancing-sports-and-recreation-litigation-practice/) - The litigation law firm of Gfeller Laurie LLP (based in West Hartford, CT) has expanded its footprint in the Northeast by opening a new office in Rutland, VT, and adding partners Thomas P. Aicher and Kaveh S. Shahi, along with associate Ellie Gebarowski-Shafer and their staff. Attorneys Aicher, Shahi, and Gebarowski-Shafer, formerly with Cleary, Shahi
- [NFL Throws Hail Mary to Supreme Court on Commissioner Arbitral Authority](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/23/nfl-throws-hail-mary-to-supreme-court-on-commissioner-arbitral-authority/) - By Christopher R. Deubert, Constangy, Senior Writer of Hackney Publications (Editor's Note: The following is reprinted from Professional Sports and the Law) The NFL recently filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking review of an August 2025 decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals that affirmed a lower court’s ruling that certain of
- [Surge in Sports Law Practice Groups Will Make It Harder to identify Leading Sports Law Practice Groups](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/19/surge-in-sports-law-practice-groups-will-make-it-harder-to-identify-leading-sports-law-practice-groups/) - Hackney Publications (HP), the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, will publish its 6th annual list of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practice Groups You Need to Know About” on March 16. It won’t be easy identifying the top 100 for the portal, which recognizes excellence and serves as a resource for those
- [Genius Sports Issues Letter From CEO (in its entirety)](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/18/genius-sports-issues-letter-from-ceo-in-its-entirety/) - Dear Shareholders, Why We Acquired Legend The market's reaction to our acquisition of Legend has been divided. That has happened before when we made transformative deals. When we entered official data rights agreements, the economics were questioned. When we signed our long-term partnership with the NFL, many doubted the scale and sustainability of the opportunity.
- [Law360 names DLA Piper Sports Practice Group of the Year](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/10/law360-names-dla-piper-sports-practice-group-of-the-year/) - DLA Piper’s Sports practice has been recognized as a Law360 2025 Practice Group of the Year, an accolade highlighting “standout matters and groundbreaking legal work” across the legal industry. The Sports practice, part of the firm’s broader Media, Sports, and Entertainment sector, leads high-profile and market-shaping matters across the globe, advising clients across every major
- [Antetokounmpo Teams Up With Kalshi](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/09/antetokounmpo-teams-up-with-kalshi/) - Kalshi, the world’s largest prediction market, today announced that NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the company as a shareholder. Antetokounmpo will be the company’s first basketball star to join as a shareholder, and will partner with the company at live events, in marketing, and more. The partnership was announced Friday via Antetokounmpo’s social media
- [Attorney General Warns Against Sports Betting Scams and Unregulated Prediction Markets Ahead of Super Bowl](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/06/attorney-general-warns-against-sports-betting-scams-and-unregulated-prediction-markets-ahead-of-super-bowl/) - Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes urged all sports betting fans today to be vigilant against sports betting scams and unregulated prediction markets if they choose to place bets around the big game. “For Arizonans who choose to participate in legal sports betting, it’s important to be on the lookout for
- [Breaking the Chains: How Law Firms Can Support the Life-Saving Benefits of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/05/breaking-the-chains-how-law-firms-can-support-the-life-saving-benefits-of-the-violence-against-women-act-vawa/) - The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been a cornerstone of American legal protections for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault since 1994. While often associated with criminal prosecution, a critical, underutilized aspect of VAWA is its immigration provision, which allows abused immigrants — spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or lawful
- [NFL and NBA leaders join Tulane’s new Summer Sports Institute to train students for careers in sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/03/nfl-and-nba-leaders-join-tulanes-new-summer-sports-institute-to-train-students-for-careers-in-sports/) - By Roger Dunaway Many college students dream of playing professional sports, but most careers in the industry happen off the field. And running a team or league involves decisions about venues, media, marketing, budgets and leadership, specific to professional sports, that students rarely obtain in a college classroom. To bridge this gap, Tulane University has created
- [Just Five Weeks Away, Keynote Speaker Announced for SRLA Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/02/02/just-five-weeks-away-keynote-speaker-announced-for-srla-conference/) - With SRLA’s annual conference about three weeks away (February 25-27), more details have emerged on the keynote speaker as well as an important deadline. William Dede, who currently serves as Director of Event Operations and Community Affairs for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, will give the keynote address on Friday, February 26, at 12
- [THE CAS AD HOC DIVISION DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FILED BY ALEKSANDR BOLSHUNOV (RUSSIA)](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/30/the-cas-ad-hoc-division-does-not-have-jurisdiction-to-consider-the-application-filed-by-aleksandr-bolshunov-russia/) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected an appeal from Russian cross-country skier Aleksandr Bolshunov regarding his exclusion from the 2026 Winter Olympics, ruling that the application was filed too late for its special Olympic division to consider. The CAS Ad hoc Division in Milan announced its first decision on Wednesday, concluding that
- [Honoring a ‘Legacy of Excellence’; the Enduring Impact of Sports Law Professor Steve McKelvey](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/29/honoring-a-legacy-of-excellence-the-enduring-impact-of-sports-law-professor-steve-mckelvey/) - For more than two decades, Professor Steve McKelvey has been a defining force in the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. A beloved educator, mentor, and connector, McKelvey’s influence extends far beyond the classroom, shaping careers and strengthening alumni bonds, while elevating the department’s reputation
- [Staurowsky Announces Retirement from Teaching](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/26/staurowsky-announces-retirement-from-teaching/) - After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades at Ithaca College, Ellen J. Staurowsky has announced she will formally retire on December 31, 2025, marking a new phase in her lifelong commitment to sports, education, and social justice. A professor in the Roy H. Park School of Communications, Staurowsky has been internationally recognized as
- [Beyond the Court: NCAA Infractions Turn into Federal Indictments](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/23/beyond-the-court-ncaa-infractions-turn-into-federal-indictments/) - By Bernard G. Dennis, III, G. Bryce Goodwyn, Jason S. Kaner & Oliver F. Page, of Jackson Lewis Takeaways The DOJ gambling indictments include 20 NCAA basketball players allegedly targeted for bribes to exceed their NIL compensation. According to NCAA President Charlie Baker, all those indicted were part of completed or ongoing NCAA investigations and
- [If You Worked as a Volunteer Coach in an NCAA Division I Athletics Program Other Than Baseball Between March 17, 2019 and June 30, 2023, This Company Wants to Hear from You](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/22/if-you-worked-as-a-volunteer-coach-in-an-ncaa-division-i-athletics-program-other-than-baseball-between-march-17-2019-and-june-30-2023-this-company-wants-to-hear-from-you/) - The following is being released by A.B. Data, Ltd., the Notice Administrator for the Ray v. NCAA class action lawsuit. Legal Notice Did You Work as a Volunteer Coach in an NCAA Division I Athletics Program in a Sport Other Than Baseball Between March 17, 2019 and June 30, 2023? You Could Get Money from
- [Variety Names Proskauer’s Rob Freeman to 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/21/variety-names-proskauers-rob-freeman-to-2025-dealmakers-impact-report/) - Proskauer has announced that partner Rob Freeman has been recognized in Variety’s 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report, which profiles the top financiers, attorneys, executives, entrepreneurs and more who forged major deals that have changed the media landscape. Freeman is co-head of Proskauer’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group and a member of the Sports Group. For over
- [Law Firm Announces Partnership with Saint Joseph’s University Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/19/law-firm-announces-partnership-with-saint-josephs-university-athletics/) - Grungo Law, a personal injury law firm serving South Jersey and Philadelphia, has announced a new community partnership with Saint Joseph’s University Athletics. Richard Grungo Jr., Esq., Founder of Grungo Law and an alumnus of Saint Joseph’s University said of the partnership: “We’re extremely proud to partner with St. Joe’s. Standing with the community that’s
- [Husch Blackwell Webinar on January 29 Addresses 'Understanding the Spectrums of Risk: The Realities of Modern Division I College Athletics'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/16/husch-blackwell-webinar-on-january-29-addresses-understanding-the-spectrums-of-risk-the-realities-of-modern-division-i-college-athletics/) - College athletics continue to evolve at a breakneck pace, creating a complex compliance landscape for institutions, administrators, and legal professionals. Join us for an in-depth webinar where our team will unpack the latest developments shaping the future of collegiate sports. This session will provide practical insights for universities, athletic departments, and counsel seeking to stay
- [University launches national search for Vice President and Director of Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/15/university-launches-national-search-for-vice-president-and-director-of-athletics/) - The University of New Mexico has launched a national search for its next vice president and director of athletics, university officials announced today, as the Lobos look to build on recent competitive and academic momentum across their athletic programs. The search comes after a year of notable success for UNM Athletics, highlighted by a highly
- [Greenberg Traurig Assists Denver Summit FC in Securing City Approval for New Stadium Development](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/14/greenberg-traurig-assists-denver-summit-fc-in-securing-city-approval-for-new-stadium-development/) - lobal law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Denver Summit FC, Colorado’s new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise, in securing approvals from the Denver City Council for the development of a 14,500-seat stadium in the city’s Santa Fe Yards area. The City Council voted Dec. 22 in favor of a package of bills designed to support the
- [Law Firm Launches College Athletics and Private Capital Focus Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/13/law-firm-launches-college-athletics-and-private-capital-focus-group/) - Kutak Rock has announced the formation of its College Athletics and Private Capital Focus Group, a multidisciplinary team within the firm’s College Athletics Industry Practice Group, designed “to help colleges and universities navigate the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics. “ Attorney John Long, a nationally recognized college athletics attorney who recently joined the firm,
- [Target Center Employee's Banishing of 'Anti-Ice' Shirt Gets National Headlines](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/12/target-center-employees-banishing-of-anti-ice-shirt-gets-national-headlines/) - The Athletic’s reporting on a brief but charged interaction at Target Center offered a window into how sports arenas can become flashpoints for broader political and social tensions, particularly in moments of community trauma. During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 104–103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, Target Center security mistakenly asked a courtside
- [Alexandra Chamberlin Joins CCHA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2026/01/06/alexandra-chamberlin-joins-ccha/) - CCHA announced that Alex Chamberlin has become a member of the firm’s Sports, Higher Education, and Business Services practice groups. Her practice focuses on advising clients on NCAA compliance and infractions, Title IX gender equity reviews, and navigating the evolving NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) landscape. She also assists clients with business sale and purchase
- [Christian Dennie Recognized as a Top Attorney by Magazine](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/30/christian-dennie-recognized-as-a-top-attorney-by-magazine/) - The magazine Fort Worth, Texas Magazine has recognized Christian Dennie of Dennie Sports Law as one of the Metroplex’s a “Top Attorneys” in its annual special issue. The recognition is based on peer-reviewed feedback. Dennie is the founder of Dennie Sports Law, a boutique law in Fort Worth firm that provides legal representation for conferences, teams,
- [Mountain West Board of Directors Extends Contract of Sports Lawyer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/31/mountain-west-board-of-directors-extends-contract-of-sports-lawyer/) - The Mountain West Board of Directors has announced that Commissioner Gloria Nevarez’s contract has been extended for an additional four years, securing her leadership through December 31, 2030. The Mountain West Board of Directors praised Nevarez’s vision and leadership, citing her commitment to advancing the Conference’s strategic priorities and elevating its national profile. “Commissioner Nevarez
- [Considering MLB Expansion](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/29/considering-mlb-expansion/) - With Major League Baseball's winter meetings in full swing, Wake Forest University professor, economics expert and baseball enthusiast Todd McFall looks at the options for an expansion in North Carolina through an economic lens. Charlotte and the Raleigh-Durham area are both strong contenders for a Major League Baseball expansion team. What is attractive about these
- [Renata Simril Joins Steel Sports Advisory Board](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/18/renata-simril-joins-steel-sports-advisory-board/) - 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."
- [So House Settled… What About Women’s Sports?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/17/so-house-settled-what-about-womens-sports/) - From Sports Litigation Alert ... By Laura Anderson On October 17, 2025 at the National Sports Law Institute’s 36th Annual Fall Conference, Professor Barbara Osborne, J.D., esteemed sports law professor from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, presented on the topic – So House Settled… What About Women’s Sports? Below is a summary of
- [Peter Carfagna, George Pyne Join FAIR Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/16/peter-carfagna-george-pyne-join-fair-sports/) - FAIR Sports, a newly established arbitration and resolution forum for college athletes, has announced that Peter Carfagna and George Pyne have been added to its team. Peter Carfagna — Arbitrator / Mediator Peter is Chairman & CEO of Magis, LLC, a privately owned sports marketing, management, and investment company, and serves on the boards of
- [What Universities Need to Know About Federal Criminal Investigations Into Sports Gambling Activities](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/15/what-universities-need-to-know-about-federal-criminal-investigations-into-sports-gambling-activities/) - Bond Schoeneck & King attorneys Mike Sheridan, a former NCAA investigator, and Michael Barnett, a former federal prosecutor, will team up on January 22 to explain the recent indictments targeting alleged gambling corruption in professional sports and what universities should consider if and when federal authorities investigate college athletes for similar conduct. To register for
- [Five Science-Backed Reasons to Express Gratitude](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/14/five-science-backed-reasons-to-express-gratitude/) - Diverging today from our typical content ... According to research led by Christopher Oveis, an associate professor at the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management, expressing gratitude doesn’t just make others feel good. It can strengthen relationships, reduce stress and even help your body perform better under pressure. “Gratitude is powerful because it benefits
- [University of Utah Approves Private Equity Partnership for Athletics Programs](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/11/university-of-utah-approves-private-equity-partnership-for-athletics-programs/) - From Morgan Lewis: On December 9, the Board of Trustees of the University of Utah (Utah) unanimously approved a transformative partnership with New York-based private equity firm Otro Capital (Otro) expected to generate upwards of $500 million in capital for the university (consisting of the committed infusion from Otro and committed capital from donors). The
- [Recent Court Ruling in NIL-Visa Lawsuit: A New Era for International College Athletes?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/10/recent-court-ruling-in-nil-visa-lawsuit-a-new-era-for-international-college-athletes-2/) - (From the pages of NIL Institutional Report) By Marcela Bermudez, of Greenspoon Marder On September 19, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Jackson denied the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services’ (USCIS) motion to dismiss the NIL-visa lawsuit involving former Louisiana State University student and basketball player Last-Tear Poa, who now plays for Arizona State. This
- [Female Athletes Settle Title IX Sex Discrimination Class Action against Fresno State University](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/09/female-athletes-settle-title-ix-sex-discrimination-class-action-against-fresno-state-university/) - Six former women’s lacrosse team members have settled the Title IX class action they filed against Fresno State University in 2021 for discriminating against its female student-athletes. The settlement requires Fresno State to hire an agreed outside expert to conduct a Gender Equity Review, work with that expert to develop a Gender Equity Plan, provide
- [Upcoming Webinar Will Address 'Enforcement of NCAA Rules and NIL Enforcement in the New and Dynamic World of Intercollegiate Athletics'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/08/upcoming-webinar-will-address-enforcement-of-ncaa-rules-and-nil-enforcement-in-the-new-and-dynamic-world-of-intercollegiate-athletics/) - On December 18, The Drake Group will host a webinar that will address "Enforcement of NCAA Rules and NIL Enforcement in the New and Dynamic World of Intercollegiate Athletics." To register for the webinar, which will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST, REGISTER HERE This webinar addresses the increasing complexities of NCAA Enforcement, moving beyond
- [Football Player’s Weight Room Injury Case Crippled by Motion to Dismiss](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/05/football-players-weight-room-injury-case-crippled-by-motion-to-dismiss/) - FROM THE PAGES OF SPORTS LITIGATION ALERT AND THE ARCHIVE OF MORE THAN 6,000 CASE SUMMARIES AND ARTICLES. By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Shyler Drumm was severely injured by a classmate. His parents had previously complained to the football coach about the harassment Drumm was receiving from teammates. The coach told the players to stop
- [Brooklyn Law School Launches Sports Law Clinic to Protect the Rights of 'Emerging and Underserved Athletes'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/04/brooklyn-law-school-launches-sports-law-clinic-to-protect-the-rights-of-emerging-and-underserved-athletes/) - Brooklyn Law School (BLS) today announces the launch of the BLS Sports Law Clinic, a new in-house legal clinic that will provide free legal services to athletes and sports organizations facing complex legal challenges. Led by Professor Jodi Balsam, a nationally recognized expert in sports law, the clinic will give law students hands-on experience working
- [PGA of America Announces Leadership Changes in General Counsel’s Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/03/pga-of-america-announces-leadership-changes-in-general-counsels-office/) - The PGA of America has announced key leadership appointments, including the addition of Attorney Vanessa Vogler as Chief Administrative Officer, along with promotions within the Association’s legal team to position the organization for continued growth and success. “As we continually strive to serve our members and grow the game, Vanessa brings a track record of
- [Sports Law Attorney John Long Joins Kutak Rock](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/02/sports-law-attorney-john-long-joins-kutak-rock/) - Kutak Rock has announced that attorney John G. Long has joined the firm’s Irvine office, departing Bond Schoeneck & King, a law firm that specializes in collegiate athletics law. Long, who also did a stint at Jackson Lewis, brings more than a decade of experience representing universities, coaches and sports organizations in high-profile collegiate and
- [Texas AG Sends Let­ters to Uni­ver­si­ties and State AGs to 'Oppose Unlaw­ful CSC Agree­ment that Would Hurt Schools and Under­mine Col­lege Sports'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/12/01/texas-ag-sends-letters-to-universities-and-state-ags-to-oppose-unlawful-csc-agreement-that-would-hurt-schools-and-undermine-college-sports/) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to Texas universities in the ACC, Big 12, and SEC urging them not to sign the College Sports Commission’s (“CSC”) University Participation Agreement, which gives practically unlimited authority to the CSC and undermines participating universities. The Attorney General has also sent a letter to State Attorneys
- [What Are the Best Resources for Sports Law Research? A Practical Guide for Attorneys, Professors, and Students](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/29/what-are-the-best-resources-for-sports-law-research-a-practical-guide-for-attorneys-professors-and-students/) - Sports law sits at the intersection of multiple complex disciplines—labor law, antitrust, intellectual property, tort liability, contracts, Title IX, NIL compliance, and league governance. Because issues move quickly and litigation evolves in real time, high-quality research tools are essential for practitioners, scholars, and students. Whether you're drafting a memo, building a syllabus, preparing a lecture,
- [Berman Profiled by Her Alma Mater for Work in Sports Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/28/berman-profiled-by-her-alma-mater-for-work-in-sports-law/) - Sports Lawyer Jessica Berman was profiled this fall by her alma mater, the University of Michigan, for her work in the sport industry, most recently as Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Berman said it was an “honor” to be featured by the university and a department (the School of Kinesiology), “where she
- [What Price Fame?: Free-Market NIL Valuations and What They Mean for Universities After House](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/26/what-price-fame-free-market-nil-valuations-and-what-they-mean-for-universities-after-house/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an article republished from Sports Litigation Alert, which publishes every two weeks, featuring five case summaries and 12 to 16 articles. Subscribers have access to a searchable archive of more than 6,000 articles) By Daniel A. Cohen,[1] Jennifer L. F. Cohen[2] and Elizabeth G. Hodges[3] For intellectual property attorneys,
- [National Title IX Experts Guest-teach Constitutional Law Students](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/25/national-title-ix-experts-guest-teach-constitutional-law-students/) - Students in The University of New Mexico’s Constitutional Law (Rights) class received an unexpected educational opportunity when two of the nation’s leading Title IX experts visited as guest online speakers. Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn, co-hosts of the nationally recognized Title IX Podcast, met with students to discuss how Title IX protects individuals from gender-based
- [Law Firm Becomes First On-Field Logo Sponsor at War Memorial Stadium](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/24/law-firm-becomes-first-on-field-logo-sponsor-at-war-memorial-stadium/) - Wyoming Athletics and Wyoming Sports Properties has announced a partnership designating Ramos Law as the first ever on-field logo sponsor in the 75-year history of Wyoming's War Memorial Stadium. In front of a sellout crowd and large television audience, Ramos Law branding will be featured prominently with logo placement on both 25-yard lines for the
- ['Comprehensive' Tool for Sports Lawyers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/21/indispensable-tool-for-sports-lawyers/) - 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
- [Kishner Offers Perspective on the Business of Women's Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/20/kishner-offers-perspective-on-the-business-of-womens-sports/) - Women's sports are experiencing explosive growth with record-breaking viewership, surging sponsorships and unprecedented investment opportunities. In this episode of Herrick Does That, Herrick's Executive Chair, Belinda Schwartz, and Sports Law Chair, Irwin Kishner, dive into why women's sports sponsorship is growing 50% faster than men's major leagues and delivering exceptional ROI. Discover how this meteoric rise is reshaping
- [Past Study on Point Shaving Gives Context to FBI Gambling Probe](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/19/past-study-on-point-shaving-gives-context-to-fbi-gambling-probe/) - The recently announced FBI gambling probe resulting in 30-plus arrests across 11 states drew much attention to the prominent NBA figures implicated in illegal poker games and inside information sharing. But another aspect of the investigation—that it reportedly targets alleged point-shaving in college basketball—reprises the significance of a 2010-published study by Professor of Finance Steve Heston at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith
- [ArentFox Schiff Advises The Los Angeles Lakers and Buss Family With the Sale of a Majority Ownership Interest](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/18/arentfox-schiff-advises-the-los-angeles-lakers-and-buss-family-with-the-sale-of-a-majority-ownership-interest/) - ArentFox Schiff represented The Los Angeles Lakers — a long-time firm client — and the Buss family in connection with the sale of a majority ownership interest in The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc. to Mark Walter. The transaction closed on October 30, 2025, following unanimous approval from the NBA Board of Governors. The ArentFox Schiff team was led
- [Sports Lawyer Katie Medearis Named to ‘Leadership Team’ at College Sports Commission](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/17/sports-lawyer-katie-medearis-named-to-leadership-team-at-college-sports-commission/) - The College Sports Commission (CSC) has announced the appointment of Katie Medearis as Head of Investigations and Deputy General Counsel. Medearis brings extensive leadership and investigative expertise to the CSC, drawing on over a decade of federal prosecutorial experience. The CSC is an independent body established in 2025 to oversee and enforce compliance with rules
- [WHY PROFESSORS USE THIS RESOURCE IN SPORTS LAW CLASSES](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/14/why-professors-use-this-resource-in-sports-law-classes/) - 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
- [FIA Collaborating With Leading American University to Examine the Role of AI in Tackling Online Abuse in Sport](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/13/fia-collaborating-with-leading-american-university-to-examine-the-role-of-ai-in-tackling-online-abuse-in-sport/) - The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced a landmark research collaboration with the University of Notre Dame. Supported by the FIA Foundation, the collaboration will strengthen the global response to online abuse in sport through joint research and innovation. The
- [Recent Court Ruling in NIL-Visa Lawsuit: A New Era for International College Athletes?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/12/recent-court-ruling-in-nil-visa-lawsuit-a-new-era-for-international-college-athletes/) - (The following is shared from a past issue of Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's sports law periodical, which publishes every two weeks and features an archive of more than 5,000 articles and case summaries.) By Marcela Bermudez, of Greenspoon Marder On September 19, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Jackson denied the U.S. Citizenship &
- [Woman Sues Gold's Gym After Incident](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/11/woman-sues-golds-gym-after-incident/) - A woman, who was "involuntarily forced to view a penis in the women's locker room at a gym in California, would appear to have a valid cause of action to sue the nude male [M2F transgender] who exhibited his penis to her, even if the gym owners permitted him to expose his genitals to female
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Shumaker’s Sports Law Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/10/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-shumakers-sports-law-team/) - Hackney Publications has announced the availability of a recent interview with the highly regarded sports law team at Shumaker – Bennett Speyer, Robert Boland, and Bart Lambergman – on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment, which features a free-flowing and timely discussion about collegiate athletics as well as other topics, can be heard here
- [A Report from Ropes & Gray, Host of the Sports Lawyers Association 2025 Fall Symposium](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/07/a-report-from-ropes-gray-host-of-the-sports-lawyers-association-2025-fall-symposium/) - On November 6, 2025, Ropes & Gray hosted the Sports Lawyers Association’s 2025 Fall Symposium in the firm’s London office. This year’s symposium was the first to be held in Europe, and it adopted the theme “The Globalization of Sports,” exploring how international trends are shaping the future of sports law around the world. London office managing
- [Sharks Allow Pro-ICE Message, Then Apologise](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/05/sharks-allow-pro-ice-message-then-apologise/) - The San Jose Sharks have apologized after the team allowed a fan's pro-ICE message to appear on the video board during an intermission of a recent game on a night when the team celebrated Hispanic heritage with "Los Tiburones Night." The message, submitted by a fan, read: "SJ SHARKS FANS/LOVE ICE !!/GET 'EM BOYZ !"After
- [A Growing Duty of Care; Is ‘Movement’ the New Vital Sign in Sport & Fitness?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/04/a-growing-duty-of-care-is-movement-the-new-vital-sign-in-sport-fitness/) - A startup from Dublin, Ireland, believes the answer to that question is an emphatic, “Yes!” KineMo uses AI to accurately track and quantify in 3D the angles of an individual’s joints during exercise and rehabilitation, using video from any single camera. They believe that understanding and objectively measuring the movement competency of an athlete during
- [Former Top Lawyer at NCAA Says, 'I Told You so,' in So Many Words](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/11/03/former-top-lawyer-at-ncaa-says-i-told-you-so-in-so-many-words/) - Donald Remy, who was the top lawyer at the NCAA for more than a decade, noted on a LinkedIn post a couple days ago that he foresaw what would happen if the "floodgates were opened" for legalized sports betting in the US. His post follows: When the Supreme Court struck down PASPA in 2018, I
- [O’Melveny Advises TaylorMade on International Expansion with The Kingdom at The Grove in England](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/31/omelveny-advises-taylormade-on-international-expansion-with-the-kingdom-at-the-grove-in-england/) - O’Melveny advised TaylorMade Golf Company on its international expansion with the development of The Kingdom at The Grove, a customer-facing, brand immersion experience located within a five-star hotel and golf resort in the outskirts of London, England. The new facility will open in spring 2026. The Kingdom at The Grove will include three hitting bays,
- [Sports Sponsorship Market Is Expected to Surge, Reaching US$ 8.73 Billion by 2032](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/30/sports-sponsorship-market-is-expected-to-surge-reaching-us-8-73-billion-by-2032/) - A recent analyst has projected that the sports sponsorship market, which was valued at $73.8 billion in 2022, is estimated to reach $8.73 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2032. The term "sports sponsorship" is a contractual arrangement in which a firm or brand contributes money or other resources
- [CIAA Welcomes Naiya Dalce as New Coordinator for Championships, Compliance, and Governance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/29/ciaa-welcomes-naiya-dalce-as-new-coordinator-for-championships-compliance-and-governance/) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced the addition of Naiya Dalce as the Coordinator for Championships, Compliance, and Governance. Dalce brings a dynamic blend of legal expertise, leadership, and a passion for collegiate athletics. Dalce has already amassed considerable experience across various sectors of sports law and administration. Her background includes legal internships
- [Federal Court Orders Concordia University Irvine to Preserve Women’s Teams While Female Athletes’ Title IX Sex Discrimination Class Action Proceeds](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/28/federal-court-orders-concordia-university-irvine-to-preserve-womens-teams-while-female-athletes-title-ix-sex-discrimination-class-action-proceeds/) - United States District Court Judge Fred W. Slaughter issued a 29-page Order granting Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction on Friday barring Concordia University Irvine (“CUI”) from “eliminating its women’s swimming & diving team, its women’s tennis team, and all other women’s varsity teams at CUI for the 2025-26 academic year, and for the duration of
- [2025 SLA Fall Symposium: The Globalization of Sports Is November 6](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/27/2025-sla-fall-symposium-the-globalization-of-sports-is-november-6/) - The agenda is now live, Available here, the November 6 event features a full day of compelling sessions that examine how global trends are shaping and redefining the field of sports law. This year’s theme offers a valuable platform for thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and meaningful networking with professionals from across the globe. Don’t miss
- [Byrne Wallace Shields LLP Launches Dedicated Sports Law Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/24/byrne-wallace-shields-llp-launches-dedicated-sports-law-group/) - Byrne Wallace Shields LLP has announced the launch of a specialist sports law group designed to support organisations and businesses operating within Ireland’s fast-evolving sports industry. The new group will be headed by Peter McKenna, former Irish rugby international and a partner at the firm. The new group will advise sporting organisations, athletes, event operators,
- [D.C. United Appoints Dr. Erkut Sogut, a Sports Lawyer, as Managing Director of Soccer Operations](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/21/d-c-united-appoints-dr-erkut-sogut-a-sports-lawyer-as-managing-director-of-soccer-operations/) - D.C. United has announced the appointment of Dr. Erkut Sogut as the club’s Managing Director of Soccer Operations. Sogut brings “a wealth of global soccer experience as a sports lawyer and player agent,” according to the club. Sogut has a long track record of success in deal-making, relationship building, player evaluation, and recruitment that has
- [Congressman Introduces Bill to 'Stop Hedge Funds from Carving Up College Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/20/congressman-introduces-bill-to-stop-hedge-funds-from-carving-up-college-sports/) - Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), chair of the bipartisan College Sports Caucus and Vice Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee of the Education and the Workforce Committee, has introduced H.R.5693, the PROTECT Act, "to prevent private equity from taking control of college sports or leveraging future athletics revenues and other assets as collateral for private and foreign
- [Sports Lawyer Named Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and NIL Integration at UMass Lowell](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/16/sports-lawyer-named-associate-athletic-director-for-compliance-and-nil-integration-at-umass-lowell/) - UMass Lowell has announced the return of Zach Leach as Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and NIL Integration. Leach previously served as the university's Director of NCAA Compliance from 2019 to 2022. He returns to the River Hawks after three years at Holy Cross, where he held the role of Assistant Director of Athletics for
- [Sports Agency Names D’Alimonte as Chief Legal Officer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/10/sports-agency-names-dalimonte-as-chief-legal-officer/) - Global sports, music and entertainment company Wasserman has appointed Christa D’Alimonte as Chief Legal Officer. Mike Pickles, Wasserman’s current Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel will be retiring from the company and will assist with D’Alimonte’s transition into the role through the end of the year. Based in Wasserman’s New York office, D’Alimonte’s first day
- [Law Firm Secures Naming Rights to Basketball Arena in $4.5 Million Deal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/08/law-firm-secures-naming-rights-to-basketball-arena-in-4-5-million-deal/) - McNeese State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer has announced the renaming of the Legacy Center to the Townsley Law Arena following a $4.5 million over 15 years naming rights agreement with Townsley Law Firm. This agreement, which comes only two months after Schroyer signed the largest football stadium naming rights contract
- [Varriale-Barker, Levine Are Among Those Speaking on 'When the Game Turns Toxic: Confronting Social Media Harassment in Sports'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/07/varriale-barker-levine-are-among-those-speaking-on-when-the-game-turns-toxic-confronting-social-media-harassment-in-sports/) - Carla Varriale-Barker, Chair of the Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Practice Group at Segal McCambridge, and Jeffrey Levine, Associate Clinical Professor in Department of Sport Business at Drexel University, are among those who will be speaking at the annual ABA Sports and Entertainment Forum in Las Vegas on October 23-25, 2025. Varriale-Barker and Levine will be
- [Law School Professor Writes About Racism for Sports Law Review](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/03/law-school-professor-writes-about-racism-for-sports-law-review/) - By Carrie Hilger A forthcoming edition of the Mississippi Sports Law Review will highlight a paper from University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor David Grenardo. In it, he reflects on how an experience that initially made him angry, gave way to an understanding about ways to address systemic racism. The paper, “Angry at
- [Gotta Love the NFL](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/02/gotta-love-the-nfl/) - At least I do. It takes guts to make Bad Bunny the star attraction for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The NFL knows what it has and President Donald Trump and MAGA can't touch it. What would really be impressive is if the NFL opened the field during intermission only to Hispanic Americans to illustrate
- [Sports Betting Boom: New Study Measures Spending Surge, New Tax Revenue and Rising Public Health Risks](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/10/01/sports-betting-boom-new-study-measures-spending-surge-new-tax-revenue-and-rising-public-health-risks/) - 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
- [Spencer Fane's Brian Schoenborn Talks About His Specialized Hockey Law Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/30/spencer-fanes-brian-schoenborn-talks-about-his-specialized-hockey-law-practice/) - 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
- [Law Firm Initiates Lawsuit for Tortious Interference Against the NFL](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/29/law-firm-initiates-lawsuit-for-tortious-interference-against-the-nfl/) - On behalf of Robert "Cary" McNair, Jr., the Buzbee Law Firm has initiated a lawsuit seeking more than $100 million in New York Supreme Court against the National Football League for alleged tortious interference with contract. The filing stems from an alleged conspiracy between Houston Texans Owner's Rep Cal McNair and the NFL wherein the
- [TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE LAUNCHES ANONYMOUS TIP SYSTEM FOR WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/26/texas-parks-and-wildlife-launches-anonymous-tip-system-for-wildlife-violations/) - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Operation Game Thief (OGT) has launched tip411, a new anonymous reporting system designed to streamline the reporting of wildlife, fishing and boating violations. The new system allows Texans to submit tips instantly through a free Texas OGT app for iPhone and Android devices, by text message, or via a
- [Did the USPTO's Refusals of Bill Belichick's Trademark Applications Create a Lesson About Trademark Research?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/24/did-the-usptos-refusals-of-bill-belichicks-trademark-applications-create-a-lesson-about-trademark-research/) - Several trademark applications filed this spring by former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, were refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), according to public records. The applications were for phrases including “Do Your Job (Bill’s Version),” “Ignore the Noise (Bill’s Version),” “No Days Off (Bill’s Version),” and
- [SPORTS LAWYER ELLEN M. ZAVIAN NAMED USA FOOTBALL GENERAL COUNSEL](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/22/sports-lawyer-ellen-m-zavian-named-usa-football-general-counsel/) - 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
- [Psychedelics Show Promise for Healing Concussions and Brain Injuries](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/19/psychedelics-show-promise-for-healing-concussions-and-brain-injuries/) - Summary Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, affect nearly 69 million people worldwide each year, yet treatments remain scarce. A new review highlights the potential of psychedelics such as psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT to reduce harmful inflammation and enhance neuroplasticity after brain injury. These compounds may help the brain rebuild connections and lower the risk of psychiatric
- [Corporate Partnership in Collegiate Athletics - Players Health Insurance and Teamworks](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/18/corporate-partnership-in-collegiate-athletics-players-health-insurance-and-teamworks/) - Players Health, a leading provider of athlete safety and insurance solutions, announced yesterday a first-of-its-kind insurance partnership with Teamworks, "the Operating System for Sports™ powering 99% of D1 athletic departments and more than 6,500 elite sports teams globally." This partnership integrates Players Health’s insurance quote generation capabilities into Teamworks’ General Manager (GM) contracting workflow, enabling
- [Florida Football Assistant Coach Suspended for Three Games](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/17/florida-football-assistant-coach-suspended-for-three-games/) - The Southeastern Conference and University of Florida have jointly announced a three-game suspension of Jabbar Juluke, associate head football coach and running backs coach at Florida, for his involvement in an altercation prior to the Florida at LSU football game on Saturday, Sept. 14. "Jabbar Juluke’s conduct during the pregame altercation reflects behavior that is
- [Racing Organization Appoints Sports Agent as Head of Commercial](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/12/racing-organization-appoints-sports-agent-as-head-of-commercial/) - Formula Fixed (www.formulafixed.com), the brakeless, culture-fueled race series redefining the future of cycling, has announced the appointment of Michael Spencer, a sports lawyer, as its new Head of Commercial. Spencer, one of the most respected figures in sports marketing and athlete representation, brings more than two decades of experience driving over $30 million in partnerships,
- [The ‘New Advisors’ and How They Will Represent Today’s Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/11/the-new-advisors-and-how-they-will-represent-todays-athletes/) - (Editor's Note: Special from Sports Litigation Alert.) By Katelyn Kohler The transformation of collegiate athletics due to NIL rights, the transfer portal, and evolving institutional frameworks was front and center at the 2025 Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference. In The New Advisors – Representing the Future Athlete, panelists Alanna Hernandez (EVP, Business Affairs and Operations, Team Sports
- [AFL Umpires Blow the Whistle on ‘Abuse’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/10/afl-umpires-blow-the-whistle-on-abuse/) - Almost half of all Australian Rules Football (AFL) umpires have experienced verbal abuse such as ridiculing, humiliation or aggressive remarks, threats or gestures, at least every couple of games, according to new research by the University of South Australia (UniSA). The survey of more than 350 umpires from 2021 to 2022 has identified that one
- [UNCW Adds Klekner-Alt, a Sports Lawyer, To Staff](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/09/uncw-adds-klekner-alt-a-sports-lawyer-to-staff/) - The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) has announced the hiring of Kiersten Klekner-Alt as associate athletic director for compliance. Klekner-Alt brings a wealth of experience in NCAA compliance and student-athlete programming, most recently serving as associate athletic director and director of compliance at Youngstown State. Prior to her tenure at Youngstown State, Klekner-Alt served
- [In New York State, Alleged Sexual Harassment by Coach Reviewed Under Title IX and DASA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/08/in-new-york-state-alleged-sexual-harassment-by-coach-reviewed-under-title-ix-and-dasa/) - (Editor's Note: From the pages of Sports Litigation Alert.) By Ellen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D., Senior Writer and Professor, Sports Media, Ithaca College, staurows@ithaca.edu On May 8, 2025, administrators with the Minisink Valley Central School District (NY) announced that the head coach of the girls’ softball team had been relieved of his duties pending an investigation
- [Weil Advises RHC Group in Acquisition of Greek Basketball Team Aris BC](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/04/weil-advises-rhc-group-in-acquisition-of-greek-basketball-team-aris-bc/) - 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.
- [Sports Lawyer Kirby Smith Joins Ohio Dominican as Director of Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/03/sports-lawyer-kirby-smith-joins-ohio-dominican-as-director-of-compliance/) - 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
- [Registration Is Open for Student Teams for the 4th Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/02/registration-is-open-for-student-teams-for-the-4th-annual-national-college-athletics-infractions-hearing-competition/) - Dan Matheson, JD, Professor of Instruction at the University of Iowa, has announced that registration is now open for student teams in the fourth annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition. All details and registration link are at our updated website: https://law.uiowa.edu/experiential-learning/courtroom-advocacy/college-athletics-infractions-hearing-competition The competition simulates the NCAA Committee on Infractions hearing process and supports professional development
- [Missouri President Is Adamant: 'Students and Fans Will No Longer Rush the Field'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/09/01/missouri-president-is-adamant-students-and-fans-will-no-longer-rush-the-field/) - Over the weekend, FSU fans rushed the field after an electric win over Alabama. Who could blame them after FSU's disappointing season last year. But there's a problem - liability. Missouri's president and AD were adamant recently that this will not happen at their school. Their letter: Dear Tigers, As we get ready to embark
- [As MLB Nears Landmark Media Deals with NBC, Netflix, and ESPN, Expert Opines](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/30/as-mlb-nears-landmark-media-deals-with-nbc-netflix-and-espn-expert-opines/) - Major League Baseball is advancing talks with NBCUniversal, Netflix, and ESPN on new media rights deals that could change how fans watch the sport. NBCUniversal is nearing a three year, $200 million-per-year pact to air Sunday night games on NBC and stream additional matchups on Peacock. Netflix is close to a $35 million annual agreement
- [Sports Lawyer Charles F. Gfeller Tabbed in Best Lawyers in America® 2026 List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/29/sports-lawyer-charles-f-gfeller-tabbed-in-best-lawyers-in-america-2026-list/) - 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
- [New NCAA-Venmo Partnership Hopes to Reduce Harassment of Athletes, Fueled by Sports Betting](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/27/new-ncaa-venmo-partnership-hopes-to-reduce-harassment-of-athletes-fueled-by-sports-betting/) - The NCAA and Venmo are collaborating to combat online harassment of student-athletes, which has been exacerbated by the growth of sports betting, officials from both organizations announced recently. The partnership comes as college football season begins and aims to provide protections against unwanted and abusive online interactions. The initiative addresses an increase in harassment, in
- [IHSADA Announces Scott Garvis as New Executive Director](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/25/ihsada-announces-scott-garvis-as-new-executive-director/) - The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association (IHSADA) has announced the appointment of Scott Garvis, CMAA, as its next Executive Director. Garvis will succeed Harley Schieffer, who has served with distinction as IHSADA’s only Executive Director for the past 11 years. A dedicated member of IHSADA since 1999, Garvis brings decades of experience and leadership
- [Sports Lawyer Bill Bock Recognized with Honor](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/22/sports-lawyer-bill-bock-recognized-with-honor/) - 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
- [Attorney Derek Potts Is Representing Former Sporting KC Head Coach Istvan Urbanyi](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/21/attorney-derek-potts-is-representing-former-sporting-kc-head-coach-istvan-urbanyi/) - 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
- [Greenspoon Marder Adds Partner Cathy Hampton to Sports Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/20/greenspoon-marder-adds-partner-cathy-hampton-to-sports-group/) - 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
- [Athletes First and Sinclair/AMP Sports Join Forces in Landmark Events and Media Partnership](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/18/athletes-first-and-sinclair-amp-sports-join-forces-in-landmark-events-and-media-partnership/) - 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
- [NASCAR Internship Puts Syracuse Law Student on the Right Track to Career in Sports Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/14/nascar-internship-puts-syracuse-law-student-on-the-right-track-to-career-in-sports-law/) - By Caroline K. Reff A lifelong NASCAR fan, Jenna Mazza L’26 has a photo of herself at age 4 standing with legendary driver Jimmie Johnson’s diecast car. So, imagine her elation when she had the opportunity to take a photograph with Johnson himself this May at the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 held at the Charlotte Motor
- [Knight Commission: Americans Split on Pivotal Issues Reshaping College Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/12/knight-commission-americans-split-on-pivotal-issues-reshaping-college-sports/) - From the Knight Commission: As NCAA Division I college athletics undergoes a historic transformation, a new national survey of 1,500 U.S. adults shows that Americans are divided and often uncertain about the shifting landscape and future of college sports. Public opinion splits significantly on issues like compensation for college athletes, athletes’ potential status as employees,
- [Former Team USA National Athlete Launches Mission to Combat the Silent Epidemic of CTE in Olympic Winter Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/29/ormer-team-usa-national-athlete-launches-mission-to-combat-the-silent-epidemic-of-cte-in-olympic-winter-sports/) - Former 9-year Team USA bobsledder William Person, lead plaintiff in the high-profile class action lawsuit spotlighted by The New York Times, Sports Litigation Alert, and Courthouse News Service, is taking matters into his own hands after rejecting a proposed settlement that offered “evaluation, but no treatment or compensation” for Team USA Olympic Bobsled athletes suffering
- [Scott Bearby Assumes Role of Chief Legal Officer; Greg Pottorff Promoted to Vice President and General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/06/scott-bearby-assumes-role-of-chief-legal-officer-greg-pottorff-promoted-to-vice-president-and-general-counsel/) - Long overdue, the NCAA and the office of legal affairs announced senior vice president Scott Bearby has assumed the role of chief legal officer and Greg Pottorff has been promoted to vice president and general counsel. Bearby had served as senior vice president of legal affairs and general counsel, overseeing the office of legal affairs,
- [Class Action Against FIFA and EU Football Associations on Behalf of Football Players Launched Today by 'Justice for Players,' a Dutch Foundation](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/08/04/class-action-against-fifa-and-eu-football-associations-on-behalf-of-football-players-launched-today-by-justice-for-players-a-dutch-foundation/) - The Justice for Players Foundation (“JfP”), a Dutch Foundation has today launched a class action on behalf of professional football players who have been affected by the FIFA Regulations. The claim against FIFA and several national football associations, including the KNVB, the Football Association of the Netherlands, will be filed at the District Court of
- [Lanier Law Firm Legal Team Representing Plaintiff Against NBA Star Zion Williamson Appears on Sports Law Expert Podcast](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/31/lanier-law-firm-legal-team-representing-plaintiff-against-nba-star-zion-williamson-appears-on-sports-law-expert-podcast/) - Hackney Publications announced today that the three attorneys from the Lanier Law Firm that are representing a plaintiff, who claims NBA Star Zion Williamson sexually assaulted her, appeared on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyers-Rachel-Lanier--Sarah-Lanier-and-Sam-Taylor-of-Lanier-Law-Firm-e35q1jc. The participating attorneys were Rachel Lanier, Sarah Lanier and Sam E. Taylor. “These
- [Center for Sports Leadership and Learning Partners with Houston Texans to Advance High Performance and Leadership Development](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/30/center-for-sports-leadership-and-learning-partners-with-houston-texans-to-advance-high-performance-and-leadership-development/) - Abilene Christian University’s Center for Sports Leadership and Learning is has announced a formal partnership with the Houston Texans. This strategic collaboration will deliver integrated consulting services and resources to the Texans' football operations group. "Our focus is always on finding ways to best support our players, and that requires a constant commitment to learning, innovation,
- [Top NIL Agents Announce Passage of $18.5 Million Milestone in 2025 Deals for Student-Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/24/top-nil-agents-announce-passage-of-18-5-million-milestone-in-2025-deals-for-student-athletes/) - 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
- [Florida Becomes First State to Require ECG Screenings for High School Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/23/florida-becomes-first-state-to-require-ecg-screenings-for-high-school-athletes/) - Florida made history a few weeks ago as the first state in the nation to require electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings for high school student athletes, following the signing of landmark legislation—The Second Chance Act—into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This groundbreaking policy is designed to identify the 1 in 300 youth with an undiagnosed heart condition
- [Jets’ Andrew Lee Recognized with Honor](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/22/jets-andrew-lee-recognized-with-honor/) - Andrew Lee, the Chief Legal Officer of the New York Jets has been named to The Legal 500 GC Powerlist 2025, which recognizes “the most influential in-house lawyers and legal teams who are moving business forward” (www.legal500.com). “This recognition is a testament to the incredible support I receive from my talented colleagues in the New
- [University Launches Athletic Programs Following U.S. Expansion](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/21/university-launches-athletic-programs-following-u-s-expansion/) - In the wake of its recent authorization to operate in Utah, American Management University (AMU) has announced plans to establish its first athletic programs. "This initiative marks another significant step in AMU’s continued growth, reinforcing its commitment to offering students comprehensive and enriching collegiate experiences," according to AMU. Initially, AMU's athletic teams will operate as
- [Day Pitney Expands Sports Practice with Addition of Juan Delgado](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/11/day-pitney-expands-sports-practice-with-addition-of-juan-delgado/) - Day Pitney LLP has announced recently that Juan P. Delgado has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Sports, Media, and Entertainment practice. Delgado brings nearly 30 years of experience advising media, entertainment, and technology companies, as well as extensive corporate, M&A, and family office experience. He will be based in
- [Dr. Nicholas P. Smith Named Associate Teaching Professor at Florida International University](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/10/dr-nicholas-p-smith-named-associate-teaching-professor-at-florida-international-university/) - Florida International University (FIU) has announced that Dr. Nicholas P. Smith has been promoted to Associate Teaching Professor from the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education. This well-earned advancement reflects Dr. Smith’s "dedication to teaching excellence, impactful scholarship, and meaningful contributions to the field of sport
- [U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Transgender Women Athlete Cases](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/09/u-s-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-transgender-women-athlete-cases/) - (Editor's Note: This is a short article from Title IX Alert's Editor in Chief Ellen Staurowksy. It appeared in the summer Alert, a free subscription publication produced by Hackney Publications.) By Ellen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D., Senior Writer and Professor, Sports Media, Ithaca College, staurows@ithaca.edu On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider
- [The Drake Group Announces Newest Members, Leadership and Reelected Members-at-Large](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/07/the-drake-group-announces-newest-members-leadership-and-reelected-members-at-large/) - The Drake Group, a non-profit seeking to reform collegiate athletics, has announced the following academics as new members of the organization. They are as follows. DONNA C. GROVE, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Sport Management, York College of Pennsylvania, Coordinator, Sport Industry Practicum Program. With over twenty years of experience in multiple roles including Associate Athletic
- [ArentFox Schiff Adds Two Media Attorneys to the Firm’s Sports Industry Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/02/arentfox-schiff-adds-two-media-attorneys-to-the-firms-sports-industry-group/) - ArentFox Schiff has announced that Phillip Gharabegian and Cheyenne Rodriguez have joined the firm in its Sports Industry Group and Corporate & Securities practice. Gharabegian joins as a partner and Rodriguez joins as an associate, and both will reside in the firm’s Los Angeles Office. Their additions mark a “strategic expansion of the firm’s nationally
- [The Drake Group Urges NCAA to Enact Additional Policies to Address 'Flaws in House v. NCAA Settlement'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/07/01/the-drake-group-urges-ncaa-to-enact-additional-policies-to-address-flaws-in-house-v-ncaa-settlement/) - The Drake Group published the following missive this morning, suggesting to the NCAA these "solutions" to the "flaws" in the House settlement: Since June, the NCAA has been implementing policies and procedures to carry out the recently approved House v. NCAA settlement. Among other key provisions, the settlement permits—though practically requires—most Power 5 institutions and allows
- [Boston University to Seek External Recommendations for Athletics Policies and Practices](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/30/boston-university-to-seek-external-recommendations-for-athletics-policies-and-practices/) - Boston University announced Thursday that it will seek a new outside review to make recommendations about ways to enhance the athletics department’s current policies, processes, and best practices to further strengthen support for student well-being and procedures for addressing issues as they arise. Concerns have recently been raised by some athletes about their experiences and
- [Court: School District Was Within Its Rights to Punish Employee for Argument at Basketball Camp](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/27/court-school-district-was-within-its-rights-to-punish-employee-for-argument-at-basketball-camp/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an excerpt from Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical. Subscribers have access to more than 5,000 articles and case summaries.) A federal judge from the Western District of Arkansas has granted a school district’s motion for summary judgment in a case in which it was sued for
- [Oral Arguments in Taliyah Brooks v. USA Track & Field Set for Today at Indiana Supreme Court](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/26/oral-arguments-in-taliyah-brooks-v-usa-track-field-set-for-today-at-indiana-supreme-court/) - Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP sports lawyer Bill Bock will present oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court today at 9:00 a.m. in the case of Taliyah Brooks v. USA Track & Field (USATF). The hearing will take place in the Supreme Courtroom at the Indiana State Capitol Building. Brooks, an elite U.S. heptathlete, is
- [Munsch Hardt Launches Sports + Entertainment Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/24/munsch-hardt-launches-sports-entertainment-practice/) - Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. has announced that Sunil Jamal has joined the firm as a Corporate Shareholder in the Firm’s Houston office, where he will lead the newly established Sports + Entertainment Practice. Jamal will also maintain an active Corporate and M&A practice, representing investors seeking strategic acquisitions, as well as companies in
- [Dennie Sports Law has a New Look](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/21/dennie-sports-law-has-a-new-look/) - The Dennie Law Firm has launched a new website with a name change to Dennie Sports Law. The firm describes itself on the site - https://denniefirm.com/ - as follows: "The Firm has dedicated lawyers with a client-focused approach. No two matters or clients are the same. Christian Dennie and Sarah Pack combine their extensive experience
- [Hogan Lovells represents Ares Management in its acquisition of stake in France SailGP Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/20/hogan-lovells-represents-ares-management-in-its-acquisition-of-stake-in-france-sailgp-team/) - The global law firm Hogan Lovells represented Ares Management in the acquisition of a minority stake in the France SailGP Team by Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment funds (Ares). The strategic investment marks Ares’ entry into SailGP, reinforcing the growing momentum behind the global racing championship. Ares joins a consortium of investors in the France
- [Law Firm Specializing in Anti-Doping Matters Highlighted in Chambers USA 2025 Sports Law Rankings](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/18/law-firm-specializing-in-anti-doping-matters-highlighted-in-chambers-usa-2025-sports-law-rankings/) - For the fourth year in a row, Global Sports Advocates has been ranked as one of the nation's top sports law firms by Chambers USA. Additionally, Founding Partner Paul Greene was ranked individually by Chambers USA as a top sports lawyer in "Band 1." Chambers and Partners evaluates legal professionals across 200 jurisdictions, offering comprehensive rankings and
- [WTA and ITF publish season-wide online abuse and threat report](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/17/wta-and-itf-publish-season-wide-online-abuse-and-threat-report/) - The Women’s Tennis Association [WTA] and International Tennis Federation [ITF] on Tuesday published the first-ever season-wide report outlining the scale of abuse directed at players on social media -- and are calling on the gambling industry to more effectively tackle those responsible. The report findings are taken from Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service, which went
- [Attorney Kayla Williams Joins the Sports Law Expert Podcast to Discuss Her Legal Work in Collegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/16/attorney-kayla-williams-joins-the-sports-law-expert-podcast-to-discuss-her-legal-work-in-collegiate-athletics/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Kayla Williams of Lightfoot, Franklin & White (https://www.lightfootlaw.com), who offers expertise in the area of collegiate athletics and NIL, is the latest guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-visit-with-sports-lawyer-kayla-williams/id1740807429?i=1000710918973. “Kayla is one of emerging young sports lawyers, who is making a name
- [Law Firm Responds to Appeals to NCAA College Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Settlement](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/13/law-firm-responds-to-appeals-to-ncaa-college-athlete-name-image-and-likeness-settlement/) - Following the federal court’s final approval to a historic $20 billion plus settlement with the NCAA allowing payments and benefits to college athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL), Hagens Berman responded to the first appeal. To address questions from NCAA athletes about the impact of the appeal, Hagens Berman issued the following
- [Georgia District Court Denies Georgia Outfielder’s Motion for Preliminary Judgment Regarding Fifth Year of Eligibility](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/12/georgia-district-court-denies-georgia-outfielders-motion-for-preliminary-judgment-regarding-fifth-year-of-eligibility/) - (Editor's note: The following is oner of several outstanding articles shared from a recent issue of Sports Litigation Alert) By Kate Ragusa On February 28, 2025, United States District Judge Tilman E. Self III denied Dylan Goldstein’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the NCAA regarding his eligibility to play Division I collegiate baseball for
- [California AG Files Pre-Enforcement Lawsuit Amid U.S. DOJ Demands that California Schools Violate State Law and U.S. Constitution](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/11/california-ag-files-pre-enforcement-lawsuit-amid-u-s-doj-demands-that-california-schools-violate-state-law-and-u-s-constitution/) - (What follows is a press release from California'a AG's office.) California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a pre-enforcement lawsuit Monday against the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) in anticipation of imminent legal retaliation against California’s school systems. Last week, U.S. DOJ issued a letter requesting certification from California school districts that they will not
- [Hackney Publications Partners with the Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance to Produce Risk Management in Sports, A SERMA Membership Publication](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/10/hackney-publications-partners-with-the-sports-and-entertainment-risk-management-alliance-to-produce-risk-management-in-sports-a-serma-membership-publication/) - Hackney Publications (HP), the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, has partnered with the Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) to create the organization’s membership newsletter - Risk Management in Sports, A SERMA Membership Publication. SERMA, which was founded in 2022 by attorney Rich Lenkov, is the first risk management association devoted entirely
- [Next Era for College Athletics Begins as NCAA Implements $2.8B Settlement Agreement: Key Changes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/09/next-era-for-college-athletics-begins-as-ncaa-implements-2-8b-settlement-agreement-key-changes/) - By Bernard G. Dennis III & Susan D. Friedfel The NCAA has announced “a new era” in college sports, touting “unprecedented” benefits for student-athletes following the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California’s long-awaited approval of the $2.8 billion settlement in the House antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and the “Power 5” conferences – the ACC, Big Ten,
- [A NEW ERA IN COLLEGE SPORTS BEGINS: COURT APPROVES LANDMARK HOUSE SETTLEMENT, NEW COLLEGE SPORTS COMMISSION LAUNCHES](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/07/a-new-era-in-college-sports-begins-court-approves-landmark-house-settlement-new-college-sports-commission-launches/) - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted final approval to a settlement in the House v. NCAA ("House") litigation. This landmark settlement – agreed to by plaintiffs representing nearly 400,000 current and former student-athletes and the NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and
- [Foley Represents PeoplesBank in Hartford Arena Naming Rights Deal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/04/foley-represents-peoplesbank-in-hartford-arena-naming-rights-deal/) - Foley & Lardner LLP represented PeoplesBank in connection with its multi-year naming rights agreement with Oak View Group and the Capital Region Development Authority to rename the 16,000-seat sports and entertainment venue in Hartford, Connecticut, as PeoplesBank Arena. The newly renamed PeoplesBank Arena is home to the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the AHL
- [Hero Esports CEO Discusses the Keys for Industry Growth - From Esports and the Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/03/hero-esports-ceo-discusses-the-keys-for-industry-growth-from-esports-and-the-law/) - (Editor's Note: the following is shared from Esports and the Law, a free publication to industry participants available at https://esportsandthelaw.com/) Hero Esports, the largest esports company in Asia, participated this winter in the LEAP Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, joined fellow panelists including HRH Prince Faisal
- [Sports Lawyer Jill Kelley joins Hogan Lovells in New York](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/06/02/sports-lawyer-jill-kelley-joins-hogan-lovells-in-new-york/) - Hogan Lovells announced today that Jill Kelley has joined the firm's Corporate & Finance practice as a partner in the New York office. Kelley joins from the New York Jets, where she was General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs. James Doyle, Head of the Corporate & Finance practice at Hogan Lovells, said: “Jill
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Sports Lawyer John Tyrrell of Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/30/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-sports-lawyer-john-tyrrell-of-ricci-tyrrell-johnson-grey/) - Hackney Publications announced today the availability of a recent interview with Sports Lawyer John Tyrrell of Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-visit-with-sports-lawyer-john-tyrrell-of/id1740807429?i=1000709963990 “John has extensive experience representing operators and managers of stadiums, arenas, entertainment and recreational facilities, including professional and collegiate sports
- [Bank Named Official Banking and Wealth Management Partner of Premier Lacrosse League and Women’s Lacrosse League](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/28/bank-named-official-banking-and-wealth-management-partner-of-premier-lacrosse-league-and-womens-lacrosse-league/) - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) announced today a multi-year partnership with U.S. Bank, establishing it as the Official Banking and Wealth Management Partner of both leagues. The partnership, which begins with the 2025 season launching May 30, represents "a strategic investment in the growth of professional lacrosse." Additionally, U.S. Bank
- [Proskauer Advises TGL Presented by SoFi on Expansion with Seventh Team: Motor City Golf Club](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/27/proskauer-advises-tgl-presented-by-sofi-on-expansion-with-seventh-team-motor-city-golf-club/) - Proskauer has announced that it advised TGL presented by SoFi (“TGL”) in connection with the formation of its seventh team: Motor City Golf Club (“MCGC”). MCGC is the first expansion team for TGL, the primetime, team-based golf league founded by TMRW Sports together with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, in association with the PGA TOUR,
- [Akerman Sports Lawyer LaKeisha Marsh Elected to Board of Directors of the NACUA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/26/akerman-sports-lawyer-lakeisha-marsh-elected-to-board-of-directors-of-the-nacua/) - LaKeisha C. Marsh, chair of Akerman’s Government Strategies Practice Group and Higher Education and Collegiate Athletics Practice, has been elected to serve on the National Association of College and University Attorneys’ (NACUA) board of directors for a three-year term beginning June 2025. NACUA is a leading membership association in the field of higher education law,
- [Buchalter Adds Sports Lawyer to Sacramento Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/23/buchalter-adds-sports-lawyer-to-sacramento-office/) - Buchalter has announced the addition of Shareholder Josh Escovedo to its Sacramento and Los Angeles offices. Escovedo brings a wealth of legal experience and a diverse litigation practice with an emphasis on intellectual property, real estate, business, and sports law issues. “Josh is a seasoned attorney with a remarkable breadth of expertise, and we are thrilled
- [Gregg Clifton Speaks With WRAL News About Immigration, NIL Issues Faced by International Student-Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/22/gregg-clifton-speaks-with-wral-news-about-immigration-nil-issues-faced-by-international-student-athletes/) - Phoenix Partner and Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Chair Gregg Clifton recently spoke with WRAL News for a wide-ranging article concerning uncertainties that international student-athletes face with respect to their immigration statuses and ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The article, entitled "Duke's Maluach shows how nation's immigration changes
- [Sports Lawyer Chris Brearton Joins Main Street Sports Group’s Board of Directors](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/19/sports-lawyer-chris-brearton-joins-main-street-sports-groups-board-of-directors/) - Main Street Sports Group (the “Company”), owner and operator of FanDuel Sports Network, has announced that Chris Brearton, Partner at ABGO, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Brearton is a veteran of the film and television industry, bringing over 30 years of media and entertainment strategy experience. He currently serves
- [Attorney William Bock Visits with the Sports Law Expert Podcast in Exclusive Interview](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/15/attorney-william-bock-visits-with-the-sports-law-expert-podcast-in-exclusive-interview/) - Sports lawyer William “Bill” Bock III, a partner at Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP, recently joined Sports Litigation Alert Editor Holt Hackney as a guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment, which was made available today, can be heard here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-visit-with-sports-lawyer-william-bock-of/id1740807429?i=1000704345799. “Bill is an icon in the sports industry, known for his
- [Katten Represents Larry H. Miller Family Company in Acquisition of Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/14/katten-represents-larry-h-miller-family-company-in-acquisition-of-real-salt-lake-and-utah-royals/) - A Katten team led by Sports and Sports Facilities Partner Daniel Render represented the Larry H. Miller Company (LHM) in acquiring a controlling interest in the operating rights to the Major League Soccer (MLS) club Real Salt Lake and the National Women's Soccer League's Utah Royals. The transaction includes the acquisition by LHM of a
- [Former NBA Vice President and Sports & Entertainment Veteran Attorney Tim Browne Joins Barnes & Thornburg](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/13/former-nba-vice-president-and-sports-entertainment-veteran-attorney-tim-browne-joins-barnes-thornburg/) - Barnes & Thornburg has welcomed Timothy J. Browne as a partner in its Nashville office, the newest member of the firm’s Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group. “With the addition of Tim, we continue to boost the breadth of services that our national sports practice offers to clients,” said Jason Karlov, who chairs the firm’s Entertainment, Media and
- [Ropes & Gray Represents National Association of Basketball Coaches in Multimedia Rights Agreement](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/09/ropes-gray-represents-national-association-of-basketball-coaches-in-multimedia-rights-agreement/) - Ropes & Gray advised the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) in a multi-year multimedia rights agreement establishing Van Wagner as the exclusive corporate marketing and sponsorship sales representative for the NABC and NABC Foundation. Under the agreement, Van Wagner will oversee the NABC and NABC Foundation’s official corporate marketing and sponsorship program, including activation with key
- [Segal McCambridge Hires Rashaan Williams, Esq., Expands Its Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Practice Group in New Jersey](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/07/segal-mccambridge-hires-rashaan-williams-esq-expands-its-sports-recreation-entertainment-practice-group-in-new-jersey/) - Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney announced today the addition of New Jersey attorney Rashaan Williams as Of Counsel to its Sports, Recreation & Entertainment practice group. He will be based in the firm’ Roseland, New Jersey office. Williams joins Segal McCambridge after founding his own firm, as well as serving as Assistant City Attorney for
- [American Football Joins FIA-led Coalition in Global Push to Tackle Online Hate in Sport](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/06/american-football-joins-fia-led-coalition-in-global-push-to-tackle-online-hate-in-sport/) - Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally, has officially "welcomed" the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) to its United Against Online Abuse coalition. FIA President and founder of UAOA campaign, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, was "pleased" to host IFAF President Pierre Trochet during
- [Akerman Sports Lead Kanika Corley Recognized as 'Law Firm Visionary'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/05/akerman-sports-lead-kanika-corley-recognized-as-law-firm-visionary/) - The leader of Akerman's Sports and Entertainment Sector Team, Kanika Corley have been named a 2025 Law Firm Visionary by LA Times Studios, which recognizes exceptional leaders are driving change across a diverse range of practice areas. Corley has developed "a thriving practice in broad-based, complex commercial and intellectual property litigation with a focus on the sports, entertainment,
- [Lawyer with Sports Background Appointed Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/02/lawyer-with-sports-background-appointed-commissioner-of-the-north-dakota-department-of-labor-and-human-rights/) - Zachary Greenberg was appointed Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights by Governor Kelly Armstrong last month. In this role, he leads the department’s efforts to enforce the state’s labor laws and protect the rights of North Dakota workers. Before his appointment, Greenberg served as a Legal and Policy Advisor under
- [SafeSport Announces New Members to Its Board of Directors](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/05/01/safesport-announces-new-members-to-its-board-of-directors/) - 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.
- [Sports Law Clinic Students at Harvard Receive 2025 Paul C. Weiler Awards](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/29/sports-law-clinic-students-at-harvard-receive-2025-paul-c-weiler-awards/) - During the Harvard Committee on Sports & Entertainment Law’s annual Harvard Sports Law Symposium, four students were celebrated for their contributions and dedication to the sports law community. Ian Malesiewski ’25, Michael Poirier ’25, and Matisse Rogers ’25 received the Weiler Scholar Awards, and Alex Geyelin ’25 received the Weiler Writing Award. Each recipient has participated
- [Sports Law Professor to Present CLE on ‘Hot Topics in Sports Law’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/28/sports-law-professor-to-present-cle-on-hot-topics-in-sports-law/) - Hackney Publications Senior Writer Gary Chester will present a 6-hour "Hot Topics in Sports Law" seminar on Friday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis. Topics will include tort law, Title IX, IP law in sports, governance of high school sports, and NIL and the future of college sports.
- [Judge Wilken Pushes Back and Rejects Proposed House Settlement Following Rejection Of Her Expressed Concerns](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/25/judge-wilken-pushes-back-and-rejects-proposed-house-settlement-following-rejection-of-her-expressed-concerns/) - By Gregg E. Clifton After a lengthy period of deliberation and the filing of numerous objections and letters from concerned individuals, Northern District of California Judge Claudia Wilken has now threatened to reject the House v. NCAA settlement because of the issue of roster limits that are currently part of the deal. As part of her five-page
- [SRLA Recognizes Its Own with Special Awards at Annual Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/24/srla-recognizes-its-own-with-special-awards-at-annual-conference/) - The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) held its 38th Annual Conference at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, welcoming nearly 100 attendees at the beautiful resort town. As is traditionally the case, SRLA recognized members (both faculty and students) for their achievements. Among them: The Bernard "Patrick" Maloy Student Research Award was given to Michael DiLiello
- [Jackson Lewis: Institutions’ Title IX Compliance Under the Microscope: DOJ, ED Form Special Investigations Team to Enforce Gender Ideology EOs](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/22/jackson-lewis-institutions-title-ix-compliance-under-the-microscope-doj-ed-form-special-investigations-team-to-enforce-gender-ideology-eos/) - By Susan D. Friedfel, Monica H. Khetarpal, Carol R. Ashley & Danielle Bland Takeaway The DOJ and ED are allocating resources to increase enforcement of Title IX concerning participation of transgender athletes, the use of intimate spaces, and “gender ideology” generally. Institutions should carefully review their policies and practices now that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of
- [Peter Goplerud Opines on Potential Cost of Terminating Contract of College Football Coach](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/21/peter-goplerud-opines-on-potential-cost-of-terminating-contract-of-college-football-coach/) - Spencer Fane attorney Peter Goplerud was recently quoted in an MLive.com article examining the ongoing controversy surrounding Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker. In the piece, The $75 Million Legal Questions of a Potential Michigan State-Mel Tucker Split, Goplerud spoke with MLive’s Kyle Austin about the costly payout the university might have to make to
- [The Links at Land's End in Wood County Recognized with Prestigious National Award](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/20/the-links-at-lands-end-in-wood-county-recognized-with-prestigious-national-award/) - Those who have played The Links at Land's End (The Links) already knew what millions are about to find out. The Wood County golf course has been recognized by Golf Pass as one of “Top 50 Public Golf Courses in the U.S.” Specifically, The Links was ranked as the second-best golf course in the state
- [Attorney Chris Termini Named NCAA Vice President of Championships Business Affairs](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/18/attorney-chris-termini-named-ncaa-vice-president-of-championships-business-affairs/) - The NCAA has named Chris Termini as vice president of championships business affairs. With more than 15 years of experience in sports business and law, Termini has played a pivotal role in driving the NCAA's external operations and strategic partnerships. In his new role, he will continue leading external operations while serving as the department's
- [Professor: 'Trans Athletes Causing Life-Altering Injuries'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/17/professor-trans-athletes-causing-life-altering-injuries/) - John F. Banzhaf III, B.S.E.E., J.D., Sc.D., Professor of Public Interest Law Emeritus at George Washington University, remains as committed as ever to his position on the transgender athlete issue. His latest post (reprinted below) from this morning illustrates that: "Britain's Supreme Court has just ruled that the legal definition of a woman is someone born biologically
- [Attorney Connor Glass Shares Insights with Sports Law Expert Podcast](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/15/attorney-connor-glass-shares-insights-with-sports-law-expert-podcast/) - Hackney Publications (HP) announced today that Connor Glass, a sports lawyer at Church Church Hittle + Antrim, has been interviewed on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/holt-hackney/episodes/A-Visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Connor-Glass--of-CCHA-e31eb7l Glass is an Associate Attorney at CCHA, focusing on NCAA compliance and infractions, Title IX gender equity reviews, and navigating the evolving NIL
- [Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Board Says Abiding by Trump Transgender Policy Would Violate State Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/14/washington-interscholastic-activities-association-board-says-abiding-by-trump-transgender-policy-would-violate-state-law/) - WIAA communications director Sean Bessette recently issued a statement saying that abiding by the Trump Administration's transgender law would violate the state’s inclusion laws. “The WIAA has been told by the Attorney General’s office, the Office for Civil Rights, and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction that proposed amendments ML/HS #7 and ML/HS #8
- [Annual SLA Conference Goes Beyond the Traditional Content with a Broader Focus on ‘a Wide Variety of Sports’ and the ‘Globalization’ of the Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/12/annual-sla-conference-goes-beyond-the-traditional-content-with-a-broader-focus-on-a-wide-variety-of-sports-and-the-globalization-of-the-industry/) - The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) will be celebrating 50th year when its annual conference takes place May 15-17 in Nashville. But the organization is hardly stuck in its ways, relying on its reputation as the premier organization for sports lawyers. The upcoming conference is a great example of that. Proactively, the members organizing the conference
- [Sports Lawyer Appointed Title IX Coordinator for Southwestern University](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/11/sports-lawyer-appointed-title-ix-coordinator-for-southwestern-university/) - Loren Galloway Bowans has joined Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas as its new Title IX Coordinator. Bowans was previously at the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of the University Risk and Compliance Services team and manager of UT’s Clery Act compliance program. She also worked closely with UT Austin’s Title
- [Committee Announcement Offers Insight into the Future of Enforcement Under the House Settlement](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/10/committee-announcement-offers-insight-into-the-future-of-enforcement-under-the-house-settlement/) - By Joel D. Buckman, Matthew E. Eisler, Peter S. Spivack, Benjamin Andrew Fleming, and Evan W. Guimond, of Hogan Lovells As the pending settlement in In re: College Athlete NIL Litigation, Case No. 4:20-CV-03919 (N.D. Cal) (the “House Settlement”) inches toward a final approval hearing before Judge Claudia Wilken on April 7th, a big question facing NCAA Division
- [Conference USA Announces Hire of Chief Legal Officer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/09/conference-usa-announces-hire-of-chief-legal-officer/) - Conference USA has announced the hire of Grant Newton as Senior Associate Commissioner/Chief Legal Officer. In his role, Newton will oversee all legal functions, including managing legal risks, litigation, regulatory, corporate, and legal NCAA matters, as well as outside counsel management. Prior to joining Conference USA, Newton practiced law at Vinson & Elkins LLP in
- [DOE, DOJ Announce Title IX Special Investigations Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/07/doe-doj-announce-title-ix-special-investigations-team/) - "Amid a staggering volume of Title IX complaints," the U.S Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday the “Title IX Special Investigations Team” (SIT) to "ensure timely, consistent resolutions to protect students, and especially female athletes, from the pernicious effects of gender ideology in school programs and activities." The
- [Montgomery McCracken Elects Sports Lawyer Kimberly Sachs as Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/04/montgomery-mccracken-elects-sports-lawyer-kimberly-sachs-as-partner/) - Montgomery McCracken has announced that that sports lawyer Kimberly L. Sachs has been elected to the firm’s partnership. Sachs is based in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Sachs focuses her practice on catastrophic sports injury defense and other complex litigation matters involving commercial disputes, products liability, and intellectual property. She earned her J.D. degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School
- [Header Restriction Policy in Youth Soccer Shows Promising Impact on Concussion Rates](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/04/01/header-restriction-policy-in-youth-soccer-shows-promising-impact-on-concussion-rates/) - A new study presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) examined the impact of a policy implemented by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to address youth players heading the soccer ball. Researchers found that the policy was associated with a decrease in soccer-related concussions; however, female players experienced a
- [Melissa Robertson Promoted to Sr. Vice President and General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/31/melissa-robertson-promoted-to-sr-vice-president-and-general-counsel/) - Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations Kevin Martinez has announced that Melissa Robertson has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the organization. Robertson will report directly to Martinez and joins the club’s senior leadership team. Fred Rivera, who had been serving as General Counsel, is transitioning to a Special Advisor role
- [Examining Morality Clauses in Collegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/28/examining-morality-clauses-in-collegiate-athletics/) - (What follows is an excerpt from an article that appeared in Sports Litigation Alert. The full article can be viewed at ) By Alexandra Miljanic, 3L, University of North Carolina School of Law The evolution of college athletics has not only impacted student-athletes, but also football coaches, whose contracts have evolved from handshake agreements to
- [Morgan Lewis, Villanova Law to Explore Emerging Trends in Sports Finance at 2025 Moorad Symposium](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/27/morgan-lewis-villanova-law-to-explore-emerging-trends-in-sports-finance-at-2025-moorad-symposium/) - As the recent surge of institutional capital and private equity (PE) funding continues to reshape the sports finance landscape, panelists at the 2025 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium at Villanova will discuss the evolving methods of investing in sports as an asset class in a half-day program, Investing in Sports: The Future of
- [Judge Awards Trial in Wrongful Termination Suit Involving Fired Female Athletic Director](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/26/judge-awards-trial-in-wrongful-termination-suit-involving-fired-female-athletic-director/) - (Editor's note: The following is shared from Legal issues in Collegiate Athletics, a monthly periodical of Hackney Publications that features 10-12 such articles in each issue.) By Russell C. Garner Dianthia Ford-Kee was appointed as Mississippi Valley State University’s (MVSU) Athletic Director on November 18, 2013, and was the first woman appointed to the role
- [Analysis of Objections: College Athlete Antitrust Litigation](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/25/analysis-of-objections-college-athlete-antitrust-litigation/) - The Drake Group, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization working to better educate the U.S. Congress and higher education policy-makers about critical issues in intercollegiate athletics, released a major report: The Drake Group Report: An Analysis of Objections to the Proposed Settlement of College Athlete NIL Litigation (aka House/Carter v. NCAA and Power Five conferences). See it here. The purpose of the report is
- [Boston Basketball Partners Announces Sale of Boston Celtics to Outside Group Led by Celtics Fans for $6.1 Billion](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/24/boston-basketball-partners-announces-sale-of-boston-celtics-to-outside-group-led-by-celtics-fans-for-6-1-billion/) - Boston Basketball Partners LLC has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Boston Celtics to an investor group led by William Chisholm, a lifelong Celtics fan and Boston-area native, pending NBA Board of Governors approval. Wyc Grousbeck will continue in his roles of CEO and Governor, overseeing team operations, through the
- [Hackney Publications Publishes Fifth Annual 100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/18/hackney-publications-publishes-fifth-annual-100-law-firms-with-sports-law-practices-you-need-to-know-about/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the fifth annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” a portal that serves as a resource for those in the sports industry who need experienced and capable legal counsel. The law firms are listed alphabetically, a testament to the difficulty in actually
- [Nearly 4 of 10 Americans Report Sports-Related Mistreatment](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/17/nearly-4-of-10-americans-report-sports-related-mistreatment/) - Nearly 40% of adult Americans say they’ve experienced some type of sport-related mistreatment in their lives, a new study shows. Mistreatment ranged from psychological and emotional to physical and sexual. But most people who reported mistreatment experienced more than one kind, the research found. And one-third of those who never even played organized sports reported
- [2025 EsportsTravel Summit to be Held in Bloomington, Minnesota](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/14/2025-esportstravel-summit-to-be-held-in-bloomington-minnesota/) - The EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers and the only business conference focused on the travel side of the esports industry. Organized by the Northstar Meetings Group, the 2025 summit will be staged June 16–18, in Bloomington, Minnesota, a destination that has activated successful esports events at
- [Porter Wright Partner Brings His Sports Law Practice to Amundsen Davis](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/13/porter-wright-partner-brings-his-sports-law-practice-to-amundsen-davis/) - Amundsen Davis LLC, a leading Midwest law firm, has announced that Luke A. Fedlam has joined the firm as partner in its Entertainment, Sports & Media Service Group. The firm contends Fedlam's "deep understanding of the intersection of corporate law and the sports industry will enhance the firm’s already-significant practice in entertainment and media law.
- [Press Cites Clarkson’s Arthur Bryant on Title IX, NIL, and College Sports Law Developments](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/11/press-cites-clarksons-arthur-bryant-on-title-ix-nil-and-college-sports-law-developments/) - Clarkson’s Arthur Bryant continues to be a prominent voice in the battle for gender equity and Title IX compliance in intercollegiate athletics. With decades of experience representing women athletes and championing equal rights in college sports, Bryant is arguably America’s most accomplished Title IX lawyer. He has been cited by the press nationwide for his views on recent developments,
- [West Virginia Joins a Number of States Hoping to Further Limit the NCAA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/10/west-virginia-joins-a-number-of-states-hoping-to-further-limit-the-ncaa/) - By Alyssa Rodriguez and Gregg E. Clifton West Virginia joins Georgia, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri in an effort to protect the state’s student-athletes and potentially prevent the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) from enforcing rules related to Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) and athlete compensation. West Virginia state lawmakers are the latest to join in and advance
- [Uncovering the Secret to Helping GCs Better Manage Legal Matters](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/07/uncovering-the-secret-to-helping-gcs-better-manage-legal-matters/) - As one of the legal industry’s most popular speakers, David Lancelot, the CLO and EVP of Advocacy at LawVu(https://lawvu.com/, has interacted with countless GCs about the challenges they encounter when managing their workload. And that workload is increasing. “Amid ongoing economic and industry pressures, businesses are increasingly more likely to retain work in-house than outsource
- [PANDA Interactive Sues Genius Sports & Sportradar for ‘Anti-Competitive Conduct’ in Sports Betting Market](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/06/panda-interactive-sues-genius-sports-sportradar-for-anti-competitive-conduct-in-sports-betting-market/) - SportsCastr Inc. (D/B/A PANDA Interactive), a sports streaming and betting technology company, has announced that it has filed amended complaints against Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) and Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD), adding parallel antitrust claims to its ongoing patent infringement lawsuit. The complaint asserts that both Defendants have unlawfully tied access to the official sports data they
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Michael Viverito, an Attorney at Power & Cronin](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/05/sports-law-expert-podcast-features-michael-viverito-an-attorney-at-power-cronin/) - Hackney Publications (HP) has announced that Michael Viverito, a sports lawyer at Power & Cronin, has been interviewed on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-Visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Michael-Viverito--of-Power--Cronin-e2v9er3). Prior to joining the firm, Viverito gained experience in both NCAA athletic compliance and professional sports, having interned with Northern Illinois University and the
- [Law Firm Joins Forces with the Houston Rockets as Official Sponsor](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/04/law-firm-joins-forces-with-the-houston-rockets-as-official-sponsor/) - Mokaram Injury Lawyers has announced its new partnership with the Houston Rockets as its official sponsor. This collaboration reflects the firm’s "ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the Houston community, particularly among the city’s dedicated sports fans." Mokaram Injury Lawyers "has always been deeply rooted in Houston, advocating for those who have been wronged
- [Tennis Star Jannik Sinner's Name Withdrawn from Sportsman of the Year Nomination Over Doping Scandal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/03/03/tennis-star-jannik-sinners-name-withdrawn-from-sportsman-of-the-year-nomination-over-doping-scandal/) - “Following discussions by the Laureus Academy it has been decided that Jannik Sinner’s Nomination for this year’s Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award is to be withdrawn. We have followed this case, the decisions of the relevant global bodies and - whilst we note the extenuating circumstances involved - feel that the three-month ban
- [FIFA and University of Miami Launch International Football Law Summer Campus](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/28/fifa-and-university-of-miami-launch-international-football-law-summer-campus/) - FIFA and the University of Miami School of Law (Miami Law) have launched the inaugural edition of the International Football Law Summer Campus, which is aimed at professionals from across the football industry who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of international football law and to advance their careers. Providing an immersive educational experience, the
- [Nixon Peabody Sports Lawyer Promoted to Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/26/nixon-peabody-sports-lawyer-promoted-to-counsel/) - Kate Letcher, who works out of the Chicago office of Nixon Peabody, has been promoted to Counsel at the firm. Letcher is described as "a skilled litigator who advises clients from a wide range of industries, such as healthcare and medical device manufacturing, on a variety of litigation matters in both state and federal courts as well
- [USDA Launches Compliance Review of University of Maine for Title IX Violations](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/27/usda-launches-compliance-review-of-university-of-maine-for-title-ix-violations/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated a compliance review of the University of Maine following the State of Maine’s blatant disregard for President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14201, Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports. “President Trump has made it abundantly clear: taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars will not support institutions that discriminate against women,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke
- [The Evolution of Competition: Humanity, AI, and the Future of Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/25/the-evolution-of-competition-humanity-ai-and-the-future-of-sports/) - By Zavian Swan Defining Competition in Modern Times The question at hand—what constitutes a sport—has sparked considerable debate. To ground this discussion, we must first define the term “sport.” Is chess a sport? What about breakdancing, the recently recognized Olympic event? While there is little controversy over classifying basketball as a sport, the boundaries blur
- [Sports Lawyer Elevated to Assistant A.D. for Resource and Contract Management at Purdue](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/24/sports-lawyer-elevated-to-assistant-a-d-for-resource-and-contract-management-at-purdue/) - Purdue Athletics has appointed Tanner Ball as the athletic department's new assistant athletics director for resource and contract management. Ball, who was elevated to the position from his prior role as director of strategic initiatives, will aid the Boilermakers in successfully implementing measures associated to the House Settlement case, including planning and tracking the distribution
- [Symposium Themed 'Going Inside the Deal: The Art & Science of Negotiating, Structuring, and Managing Complex Contracts' Set for Feb. 27](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/21/symposium-themed-going-inside-the-deal-the-art-science-of-negotiating-structuring-and-managing-complex-contracts-set-for-feb-27/) - Seton Hall University will hold its Fifth Annual Sports Law Symposium on Thursday, Februrary 27, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event is presented by the Seton Hall Law School Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment & Sports (GHamES) Initiative and the Entertainment & Sports Law Society. WHERE Seton Hall University School of Law, One Newark Center, Newark,
- [THE HEALTH OPTIMISATION SUMMIT MAKES ITS DEBUT IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2025](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/20/the-health-optimisation-summit-makes-its-debut-in-the-united-states-in-2025/) - Following high demand and the big success of its UK editions, The Health Optimisation Summit (https://usa.healthoptimisation.com) has announced its American debut in Austin, Texas, on 12th / 13th April 2025. Hosted at the iconic Palmer Events Center, the event will unite leading experts, visionaries, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements, trends, and strategies in
- [Gaming Laboratories International Promotes Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/19/gaming-laboratories-international-promotes-zachary-kastelic-to-vice-president-of-legal/) - Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal. Previously, Kastelic served as Associate General Counsel. In his role, he oversees GLI's legal department, including contracts, due diligence, litigation, and other general corporate matters. GLI President & CEO James Maida said, "Compliance is our primary responsibility to the global gaming industry,
- [Appellate Court Decision Highlights Painful Lesson to Screen and Supervise Employees](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/18/appellate-court-decision-highlights-painful-lesson-to-screen-and-supervise-employees/) - (Editor's Note: The following article was written by Dr. Gil Fried, the Editor-in-Chief of Sports Facilities and the Law, a complimentary subscription periodical produced by Hackney Publications.) The need to properly vet employees, check their backgrounds, follow regulations (policies and procedures), and cooperate with authorities came to painful reality for Hyatt when a Missouri appellate
- [Law Firm gunnercooke Appoints ex-EFL and Millwall Chief to Head Up New Sport Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/15/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
- [Global Sports Advocates Seeks Senior Associate](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/13/global-sports-advocates-seeks-senior-associate/) - Global Sports Advocates, LLC, the boutique law firm founded by sports lawyer Paul Greene, is seeking a senior associate. About the job Global Sports Advocates, a law firm exclusively devoted to the practice of sports law seeks an experienced, thoughtful, hard-working attorney with 5+ years of experience in the arbitration/trial advocacy setting who is fully
- [Jim Solano, a Legend in the Sports Agency Industry, Dies at 81](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/12/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
- [Spencer Fane Hires Minnesota-Based Sports Lawyer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/11/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
- [Attorney Provides Insights about Widow of San Diego Padres Owner and Her Allegations of Foul Play](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/10/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
- [Hackney Publications Creates Client Referral Program for Sports Lawyers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/06/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
- [Governor Appoints Lawyer to Nevada Gaming Control Board](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/05/governor-appoints-lawyer-to-nevada-gaming-control-board/) - Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Chandeni Sendall to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. “I’m pleased to appoint Chandeni Sendall to the Nevada Gaming Control Board,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “With her unique background in law and compliance, Chandeni will bring fresh insight and critical perspective to the Board. I look forward to her leadership and
- [Bassmaster Elite Series Will Return to Lake Fork May 8-11, 2025](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/30/bassmaster-elite-series-will-return-to-lake-fork-may-8-11-2025/) - The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) announced today the return of the Bassmaster Elite Series to Lake Fork on May 8-11, an event that promises to bring millions of dollars in economic impact to Wood County and other neighboring counties. In light of the announcement, WCEDC officials are welcoming interest from sponsors of the
- [Ethics and Business Law Faculty Member to Serve as Judge for International Sports Law Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/04/ethics-and-business-law-faculty-member-to-serve-as-judge-for-international-sports-law-competition/) - University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor Emeritus of Ethics and Business Law Dr. John Wendt has been selected to serve as a Judge for the international Sports Law Arbitration Moot (SLAM). The SLAM is a world-class competition with the aim to promote greater knowledge of the values and rules of international sports arbitration,
- [Lawsuit Challenges California Law that ‘Allows Boys to Play on Girls’ Sports Teams](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/02/03/lawsuit-challenges-california-law-that-allows-boys-to-play-on-girls-sports-teams/) - Two female high school athletes from California, K.S. and T.S., along with their families, and the Save Girls’ Sports association, have filed an amended federal lawsuit against the State of California, Riverside Unified School District, and school officials. The lawsuit challenges AB 1266, the California law that “requires schools to allow biological males to compete
- [EA Investors Invited to Join Electronic Arts Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/29/ea-investors-invited-to-join-electronic-arts-inc-securities-fraud-investigation/) - The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, has announced that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Electronic Arts Inc. ("EA" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: EA) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
- [SRLA Announces Keynote Speaker for Annual Conference, As Well As Registration and Hotel Link](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/28/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
- [University of Mississippi Law Students Gain Practical Experience in Sports Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/27/university-of-mississippi-law-students-gain-practical-experience-in-sports-law/) - Photo by Srijita Chattopadhyay/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services Nine University of Mississippi law students braved the cold and snow this month to immerse themselves into the evolving world of collegiate sports law. Through the Wintersession Sports Law Practicum course, the students gained firsthand practical skills and knowledge. The class included a trip to the NCAA
- [Explaining Proposed House Settlement and Impacts: Knight Commission Brief Released](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/23/explaining-proposed-house-settlement-and-impacts-knight-commission-brief-released/) - The Knight Commission has produced a resource explaining the proposed House v. NCAA settlement. The settlement is both complex and not well understood, yet the implementation of that settlement will have profound impacts on all Division I athletics programs and universities, and more broadly will drive a new operational model for Division I college sports. The Commission
- [Hogan Lovells Advises Investor Group in the Acquisition of Hellas Verona Football Club](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/21/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
- [Texas Rangers Seek a Senior Vice President, General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/17/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
- [House Republicans Pass Bill to 'Protect' Women’s Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/15/house-republicans-pass-bill-to-protect-womens-sports/) - From the office of US Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (of Wyoming): "The Biden administration’s effort to fundamentally rewrite the very meaning and purpose of Title IX would threaten the integrity and safety of women’s sports nationwide by allowing men and boys to compete alongside women and girls. These actions have undermined decades of progress and robbed
- [Esports Joins the Olympic Movement: Unpacking the Decision and Exploring Potential Opportunities and Challenges](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/14/esports-joins-the-olympic-movement-unpacking-the-decision-and-exploring-potential-opportunities-and-challenges/) - By Jeffrey Levine, JD, PhD, Associate Clinical Professor and Esport Business Program Lead, Drexel University (Editor’s Note: The following article appeared in Esports and the Law, where Levine is the Academic Editor.) This past summer, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a landmark decision to establish the Olympic Esports Games, with the inaugural 2025 event
- [The Rise of Online Abuse in Collegiate Sports: Lessons from the NCAA Threat Matrix Pilot Study](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/13/the-rise-of-online-abuse-in-collegiate-sports-lessons-from-the-ncaa-threat-matrix-pilot-study/) - (Editor's Note: Interesting article from Segal McCambridge's Sports Recreation and Entertainment Practice Group and the lead attorney of the practice group Carla Varriale-Barker (she/her).) Online abuse in sports has reached alarming levels, targeting athletes, coaches, and officials, especially during high-profile events. Recognizing the growing threat, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) partnered with Signify Group
- [Attorney Seeks Release of Former NFL Star from Jail](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/10/attorney-seeks-release-of-former-nfl-star-from-jail/) - Following the recent landmark ruling that overturned ex-NFL star Dana Stubblefield’s rape conviction and sentencing, Trial Attorney Ken Rosenfeld and Co-Counsel Allen Sawyer are gearing up for a second hearing on January 17th, whereby the defense attorneys hope to present a compelling case for their client’s release from jail. On December 26, 2024, ex-49ers defensive
- [Houston Sports Authority Seeks General Counsel-CLO](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/09/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
- [ArentFox Schiff Advises New York Red Bulls on Naming Rights and Ticketing Transaction With Sports Illustrated Tickets](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/08/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
- [BakerHostetler Atlanta Team Convinces Georgia’s High Court to Leave PGA Tour Superstore Victory Undisturbed](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/07/bakerhostetler-atlanta-team-convinces-georgias-high-court-to-leave-pga-tour-superstore-victory-undisturbed/) - BakerHostetler's Atlanta team led by Partner Ron Gaither and including Associate Jarvarus Gresham defended Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. d/b/a PGA TOUR Superstore in a high-value securities dispute with two early investors in the company, who sought to cash in on long expired warrants that would have entitled them to millions of dollars prior
- [Brandon Wurl Named Associate Counsel at the Arizona Cardinals Football Club](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/06/brandon-wurl-named-associate-counsel-at-the-arizona-cardinals-football-club/) - Aspiring to work in the sports industry, attorney Brandon Wurl fulfilled his dream last month when he joined the Arizona Cardinals Football Club as Associate Counsel. Wurl, who worked at Honeywell for almost three years before joining the NFL franchise, will report directly to General Counsel Kevin Manara. His role will be to “provide legal
- [WNBA Players Look to MLS and NWSL Financial Models; It’s Risky](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/03/wnba-players-look-to-mls-and-nwsl-financial-models-its-risky/) - By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer at Hackney Publications In February 2020, MLS and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) agreed to an unprecedented provision in their new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) – the salary budget (cap) would increase if MLS’ broadcast revenues increased “above the amount generated by the league in 2022 plus $100 million.”
- [NFL Players Targeted in Recent Burglaries, FBI Issues Warning About South American Crews](https://sportslawexpert.com/2025/01/02/nfl-players-targeted-in-recent-burglaries-fbi-issues-warning-about-south-american-crews/) - The recent spate of burglaries involving high-profile NFL players Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow has heightened awareness across the league about security vulnerabilities prominent individuals face. These targeted break-ins underline the need for robust and proactive measures to protect athletes and their homes. The FBI has issued a warning about South American crews vandalizing the
- [CCHA Law Announces Sports Lawyer’s Admission to Indiana Bar](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/30/ccha-law-announces-sports-lawyers-admission-to-indiana-bar/) - Jane McGill, of Church Church Hittle and Antrim, recently gained admission to the Indiana Bar. Already licensed in Virginia, the additional admission will allow McGill to provide “even more value to CCHA’s Sports Law and Higher Education clients, complementing her extensive experience and specialized knowledge,” according to the firm. Having served as an NCAA Compliance
- [A Roadmap on How to Become an Adjunct Sports Law Professor](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/27/a-roadmap-on-how-to-become-an-adjunct-sports-law-professor/) - Maybe you feel a desire to give back. Maybe you want to enhance your leadership profile or firm bio. Or maybe you just want to earn a few extra bucks. No matter what the rationale, becoming an adjunct is easier than you think, especially given that there are approximately 1,000 sports law classes taught any
- [Hackney Publications Provides More Ways Use Sports Litigation Alert in the Classroom](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/25/hackney-publications-provides-more-ways-use-sports-litigation-alert-in-the-classroom/) - Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, announced today the continued refinement of teaching tools, which can be used with Sports Litigation Alert (Alert), a periodical that has been integrated in sports law classrooms for more than 15 years. “There’s a challenge in sports law classes in that the legal developments highlighted
- [Texas AG Sues NCAA 'To Pro­tect Women’s Sports and Pre­vent Bio­log­i­cal Men from Decep­tive­ly Com­pet­ing in Sex-Spe­cif­ic Competitions'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/24/texas-ag-sues-ncaa-to-protect-womens-sports-and-prevent-biological-men-from-deceptively-competing-in-sex-specific-competiti/) - Texas' Socially Conservative Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) "for engaging in false, deceptive, and misleading practices by marketing sporting events as 'women’s' competitions only to then provide consumers with mixed sex competitions where biological males compete against biological females." In a press release, Paxton's office claims that "only
- [Former CLO at NCAA Joins Board of Startup, Invests in Pro Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/23/former-clo-at-ncaa-joins-board-of-startup-invests-in-pro-team/) - In anticipation of closing its Series-A funding round, CheckN (www.checkN.com), a new Social Utility App that claims it "is changing the way brands, celebrities and venues engage fans," has appointed a new member to its board. Specifically, it announced the addition of sports, business, and government executive Donald Remy, who is widely-known for over a
- [Maryland' Sports Business Management Program Gets a Major Endowment](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/20/marylands-ports-business-management-program-gets-a-major-endowment/) - The University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business is has announced that alumnus Stephen M. Schanwald ‘77, former Executive Vice President of Business Operations with the Chicago Bulls and a trailblazer in sports marketing, has given an $8 million gift to establish the Stephen M. Schanwald Sports Management Program. The gift is part
- [Santa Clara Law to Host Sports Law Conference 2025 on Jan. 24](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/19/santa-clara-law-to-host-sports-law-conference-2025-on-jan-25/) - Santa Clara University School of Law has announced its 2nd Annual Sports Law Conference will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025. The conference will bring together many of the sports industry’s top attorneys and business professionals for a full day of sports law-related programming and networking. The panels throughout the day will discuss hot
- [Sports Law Professor Quoted By NBC News in Article About Mets's Ambition to Compete with Yankees](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/18/sports-law-professor-quoted-by-nbc-news-in-article-about-metss-ambition-to-compete-with-yankees/) - Mark Conrad, who directs the sports business concentration and is a professor of law and ethics at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, was quoted by NBC News in an article the media outlet wrote about the New York Mets ambition to compete with the New York Yankees. The journalist suggested that "a region’s second-place franchise
- [Judge Issues Critical Ruling in the University of Kentucky Title IX Athletics Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/17/judge-issues-critical-ruling-in-the-university-of-kentucky-title-ix-athletics-case/) - (Editor's note: The following excerpt was authored by Ellen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D., Professor, Sports Media, Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. Ellen is also a senior writer for Hackney Publications and Editor-in-Chief of Title IX Alert. The article will appear in its complete form in Title IX Alert, which can be subscribed to
- [Varriale-Barker Writes About ‘Evaluating Personal Injury Claims and Insurance Policies Covering Live Events’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/16/varriale-barker-writes-about-evaluating-personal-injury-claims-and-insurance-policies-covering-live-events/) - Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn of Segal McCambridge havewritten an insightful article recently about the recent “increase in personal injury actions against venues.” Here’s the summary of the article: “The rise in demand for in-person events post-pandemic has meant a corresponding increase in personal injury actions against venues. Consequently, venue-owner and operator clients would be
- [SEC Cracks Down on CEO of Xtreme Fighting Championships, Inc. for Fraudulent Scheme](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/12/sec-cracks-down-on-ceo-of-xtreme-fighting-championships-inc-for-fraudulent-scheme/) - The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it has filed charges against Florida-based Xtreme Fighting Championships, Inc. (Xtreme Fighting) and its CEO, Steve A. Smith, Jr., for allegedly engaging in a fraudulent scheme to illegally sell large amounts of Xtreme Fighting stock to the investing public. The complaint alleges that the stock sales were
- [Conference Achieves Knight Commission C.A.R.E. Champion Distinction; What It Means](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/11/conference-achieves-knight-commission-c-a-r-e-champion-distinction-what-it-means/) - The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the Big Sky Conference as an inaugural C.A.R.E. Champion following the league’s adoption and implementation of all requirements to receive the distinction. A C.A.R.E. Champion Connects Athletics Revenues with the Educational mission of college sports "by prioritizing college athletes’ education, health, safety, well-being, equity, and opportunity in
- [International Gaming Expert and Counsel Joins IC360 as Special Advisor](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/10/international-gaming-expert-and-counsel-joins-ic360-as-special-advisor/) - Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), which provides integrity and compliance regtech products and services for the sports betting and gaming sector, has announced that Bill Pascrell III (BP3), an international gaming expert, has joined the company as a Special Advisor. With an extensive career in the gaming industry, public service, law, and politics, the company believes Pascrell’s
- [Haynes Boone Sports Lawyer Promoted to Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/09/haynes-boone-sports-lawyer-promoted-to-partner/) - Haynes Boone has announced the promotion of sports lawyer Errol Brown to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Brown, who works in the Denver office, focuses his practice on corporate transactions and governance for the sports industry, including professional teams, venues, broadcasting rights and emerging technologies. With experience as in-house counsel and in corporate strategy, he
- [Las Vegas Night Owls of Major League Pickleball Announce Sports Lawyer as General Manager](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/05/las-vegas-night-owls-of-major-league-pickleball-announce-sports-lawyer-as-general-manager/) - The Las Vegas Night Owls of Major League Pickleball (MLP) has announced the appointment of Chris Patrick as their new General Manager. The franchise noted that it believes that Patrick's "wealth of experience will significantly enhance their prospects for success. As a former Vice President of Basketball at Relativity Sports, Managing Partner at the Sports Law Group, and Deputy
- [Porn Website CamSoda Tries to Capitalize on Miami Mascot-Reporter Controversy](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/04/porn-website-camsoda-tries-to-capitalize-on-miami-mascot-reporter-controversy/) - The New York Post reported this week about the controversy that occurred between the University of Miami Mascot, Sebastian, and a reporter on the sideline in a game between the Hurricanes and Syracuse last weekend. The Post Reported: "A Syracuse football reporter is claiming the football game wasn’t the only one the Miami mascot was
- [Mark Termini Associates, Inc. v. Klutch Sports Group, LLC: Request for Arbitration Denied](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/12/03/mark-termini-associates-inc-v-klutch-sports-group-llc-request-for-arbitration-denied/) - (Editor's Note: From the pages of Sports Litigation Alert) By Christian Dennie Mark Termini and his associated entity (collectively “Termini”) filed suit against Klutch Sports Group, LLC and Rich Paul (collectively “Klutch”) asserting that Termini is entitled to unpaid commissions for Termini’s assistance in negotiating NBA player contracts and marketing deals. Termini and Klutch entered
- [New Study Links Sports Gambling to Violence, Senator Weighs In, Expert Opines](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/29/new-study-links-sports-gambling-to-violence-senator-weighs-in-expert-opines/) - A study by researchers at the University of Oregon has demonstrated that legalized sports gambling is correlated to an increase in local domestic violence incidents. The study, conducted by Researchers Kyutaro Matsuzawa and Emily Arnesen within the Department of Economics, explores “the relationship between legalized sports gambling, unexpected emotional cues, and reported intimate partner violence.
- [Former NBA Agent Joins Firm and Its New Sports Marketing + Entertainment Division](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/27/former-nba-agent-joins-firm-and-its-new-sports-marketing-entertainment-division/) - MARC Global Communications has announced that sports executive and former NBA agent Darryl Woods has joined the company as its Chief Business Officer based in the agency’s Chicago office. Woods, an accomplished sports professional renowned for his expertise in negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, as well as fostering strategic marketing and
- [Attorney General Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Limit Girls’ Sports Teams to Biological Females](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/26/attorney-general-asks-u-s-supreme-court-to-limit-girls-sports-teams-to-biological-females/) - Last Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 23 other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an Arizona case to protect girls’ and women’s sports. “Sports teams are divided by sex to begin with to give girls a level playing field so they’re not competing against boys,” Attorney General Wilson said.
- [Law Firm Becomes Official Partner of UNLV Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/22/law-firm-becomes-official-partner-of-unlv-athletics/) - West Coast Trial Lawyers (WCTL) has announced an official partnership with UNLV Athletics. The personal injury firm will activate the partnership through direct support of all athletic programs, brand awareness, in-game activations and community engagement. WCTL will support all men’s and women's sports including games played at Allegiant Stadium, Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavillion.
- [Chicago Cubs Seek Corporate Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/20/chicago-cubs-seek-corporate-counsel/) - The Chicago Cubs are seeking to hire Corporate Counsel to work in the legal depart of the iconic franchise. The Cubs describe the position as “a critical player in the Chicago Cubs Legal Department and will provide legal support to business units across the Chicago Cubs organization and its affiliated entities. The position will report
- [Law Firm Representing Student Sues Academy for Failing to Protect Him from Athletic Director](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/19/law-firm-representing-student-sues-academy-for-failing-to-protect-him-from-athletic-director-2/) - (Editor's Note: The following is shared from Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical. Subscribers have access to a searchable archive more than 5,000 case summaries and articles as well as 24 issues a year.) A lawsuit has been filed (Los Angeles County Superior Court - Case No. 24NNCV05136) against the Delphi Academy
- [Client Seeks Sports Law Attorney](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/18/client-seeks-sports-law-attorney/) - Frequently, we at Hackney Publications get emails from prospective clients, who are looking for sports law attorneys. IF you are a subscriber, and would like to have your hat thrown into the ring with this client, email HP at hhackney@hackneypublications.com "Hello, we are looking for an attorney to help My Daughter who is at a
- [NCAA President Charlie Baker Delivers Keynote at Isenberg Leaders of Impact Event (UMass)](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/15/ncaa-president-charlie-baker-delivers-keynote-at-isenberg-leaders-of-impact-event-umass/) - National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker delivered the keynote address at the Isenberg School of Management’s 2024 Leaders of Impact celebration, held Oct. 24 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Baker discussed the multi-faceted nature of leadership in the different arenas of governing a state and administering
- [LIV Golf hires John Ruzich as Chief Legal Officer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/14/liv-golf-hires-john-ruzich-as-chief-legal-officer/) - LIV Golf has announced the hiring of John Ruzich as the League’s new Chief Legal Officer. Ruzich will oversee all legal functions across the LIV Golf League and its 13 teams, including international operations and events. Ruzich joins LIV Golf after serving as Chief Administration Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Legends, one of
- [SafeSport Launches New Mobile App to Promote 'Athlete Safety'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/13/safesport-launches-new-mobile-app-to-promote-athlete-safety/) - 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
- [MLB Fan Awarded $105,000 After Jury Finds Off-duty Officer Acted with Malice, Fraud, or Oppression](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/12/mlb-fan-awarded-105000-after-jury-finds-off-duty-officer-acted-with-malice-fraud-or-oppression/) - (Editor's Note: The following was written by Dr. Gil Fried, Professor, University of West Florida, and the editor of Sports Facilities and the Law. For the full story, and others like it, subscribe for free to SFL.) Case Summary: When stadium security personnel questioned an attendee’s behavior at a Major League Baseball (MLB) team’s home opener,
- [Attorney Lindsey LaForest to Teach Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport at University of Michigan](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/11/attorney-lindsey-laforest-to-teach-legal-and-ethical-issues-in-sport-at-university-of-michigan/) - Lindsey LaForest, an associate attorney at Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC, will be returning to her alma mater, the University of Michigan, as a lecturer in the School of Kinesiology for the upcoming winter semester. She will teach Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport to undergraduate students. LaForest graduated from the University of Michigan
- [Sports Lawyer Josh Goldberg Joins Polsinelli](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/08/sports-lawyer-josh-goldberg-joins-polsinelli/) - Josh Goldberg, who focuses his sports law practice on representing athletes, NIL collectives, and other sports entities, has joined Polsinelli as an associate in its Miami office. Goldberg, previously at Greenspoon Marder, also regularly advises founders on intellectual property and branding matters. He has managed extensive trademark portfolios for large franchisor companies to start-ups looking
- [NHLPA Announces Players Forming a CTE Advisory Committee](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/05/nhlpa-announces-players-forming-a-cte-advisory-committee/) - Speaking at last week's Concussion Legacy Foundation's Gala, NHLPA president Marty Walsh made headlines by announcing the union is forming its first-ever CTE Advisory Committee to help hockey players better understand CTE and the impact of concussions on the brain. Walsh received CLF's 2024 Impact Award for his advocacy on behalf of current and future
- [Proskauer Promotes Sports Lawyer to Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/11/04/proskauer-promotes-sports-lawyer-to-partner/) - Proskauer has announced the promotion of 21 lawyers (15 to partner and 6 to senior counsel), including one sports lawyer, Arthur Burke, who was promoted to partner. Burke is part of the Corporate Department and a member of the Sports Group, focusing his practice on mergers and acquisitions, material transactions, governance and general corporate matters
- [SRLA Publishes Safe at First, a Detailed Risk Management Guide for the Academic Community and Industry Professionals](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/31/srla-publishes-safe-at-first-a-detailed-risk-management-guide-for-the-academic-community-and-industry-professionals/) - 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
- [Providence College Names Sports Lawyer Mariana Perez as Assistant AD for Compliance and NIL Coordinator](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/30/providence-college-names-sports-lawyer-mariana-perez-as-assistant-ad-for-compliance-and-nil-coordinator/) - Providence College has named sports lawyer Mariana Perez as its Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and NIL Coordinator. Perez began working at Providence College on May 1, 2023. Currently, she is responsible for helping to manage all aspects of the compliance office. She also is responsible for overseeing NIL activities, which includes working closely with
- [Law Firm Representing Student Sues Academy for Failing to Protect Him from Athletic Director](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/29/law-firm-representing-student-sues-academy-for-failing-to-protect-him-from-athletic-director/) - A lawsuit has been filed (Los Angeles County Superior Court - Case No. 24NNCV05136) against the Delphi Academy on behalf of a former student who was allegedly sexually abused by former basketball coach and Athletic Director Randolph Clifford Jackson. The lawsuit claims the former student, identified as John Doe, was sexually molested during the 2011-2012
- [UNH Franklin Pierce's Michael McCann Honored with 2025 AALS Law and Sports Section Award](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/28/unh-franklin-pierces-michael-mccann-honored-with-2025-aals-law-and-sports-section-award/) - Associate Dean Michael McCann, the Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life, has been selected to receive the 2025 Association of American Law Schools’ Law and Sports Section Award. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has made a substantial and significant contribution to scholarship, teaching, and/or service in the
- [TBI Recognized as Chronic Condition by the CMS](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/24/tbi-recognized-as-chronic-condition-by-the-cms/) - By Michael Kaplen, of De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, In a victory for the brain injury community, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recognized traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a chronic health condition. CMS has added TBI to its list of chronic conditions for chronic special needs through its Medicare Advantage program
- [Federal Judge Rules in Case Involving Sports Authority, Others in Dispute Involving Distribution of Religious Literature](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/23/federal-judge-rules-in-case-involving-sports-authority-others-in-dispute-involving-distribution-of-religious-literature/) - (The following is excerpted from Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical. Each issue of the Alert features five case summaries and 10 to 14 relevant articles. Subscribers also have access to a searchable archive of more than 5,000 summaries and articles.) A federal judge from the Middle District of Tennesee has granted
- [Crowe & Dunlevy Welcomes Professor with Sports Law Experience As Of Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/22/crowe-dunlevy-welcomes-professor-with-sports-law-experience-as-of-counsel/) - Crowe & Dunlevy has announced that Oklahoma City University School of Law (OCU Law) Associate Professor Timothy T. Hsieh has joined the firm's Oklahoma City office, further expanding the capacity and capabilities of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Professor Hsieh joins the firm in an Of Counsel role and he brings nearly two decades
- [Sports Medicine Physician Is Skeptical of Guardian Caps](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/21/sports-medicine-physician-is-skeptical-of-guardian-caps/) - In an effort to reduce head injuries, the NFL has authorized players to use Guardian Caps—large, soft-shelled pads worn over football helmets—during games. Following a September game, in which Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concussion after a nasty hit to the head by a Buffalo Bills defender, many are wondering whether these caps
- [Hogan Lovells Advises Family Office's Purchase of NWSL’s San Diego Wave Fútbol Club](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/18/hogan-lovells-advises-family-offices-purchase-of-nwsls-san-diego-wave-futbol-club/) - Hogan Lovells has advised the Levine Leichtman Family Office (LLFO) on the acquisition of the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club, a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise, from its previous owner, Ron Burkle. Hogan Lovells also advised LLFO on the process of adding numerous strategic partners to the Wave ownership group. Lauren Leichtman will serve
- [Sports Lawyer Aalok Sharma Appointed as Chair of Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Workforce Management Policy Committee](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/17/sports-lawyer-aalok-sharma-appointed-as-chair-of-minnesota-chamber-of-commerce-workforce-management-policy-committee/) - Stinson LLP Partner Aalok Sharma has been appointed to serve as chair of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Workforce Management Policy Committee. As chair of this committee, Sharma will lead Chamber members, policy staff and stakeholders in advocating for policies that support a thriving business environment in Minnesota. The committee will also focus on addressing critical workplace
- [Five More Teams Forfeit Over Transgender 'Danger'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/16/five-more-teams-forfeit-over-transgender-danger/) - Even more female volleyball teams have been forced to forfeit matches "to protect their players from the high and now well-documented risk of serious injury when being required to play against one or more men who identify as female," said John Banzhaf, Professor of Public Interest Law atGeorge Washington University Law School The Nevada women's volleyball
- [Duane Morris Welcomes Corporate and Gaming Law Partner Sara Gonso Tait in Chicago](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/15/duane-morris-welcomes-corporate-and-gaming-law-partner-sara-gonso-tait-in-chicago/) - Sara Gonso Tait has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in its Chicago office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Tait was a partner at Ice Miller LLP. “Sara is a marquee addition to our Firm who will immediately add to and expand our capabilities in this important marketplace,”
- [Tulane Students Host 8th Women in Sports Law Symposium](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/14/tulane-students-host-8th-women-in-sports-law-symposium/) - The 8th annual Women in Sports Law Symposium (WiSLS) is taking place Oct. 18-19 at Tulane Law School, with a host of panels, speakers and other events geared at elevating women’s roles in sports law. The Symposium is a networking and professional development event organized by Tulane sports law students which provides attendees with the opportunity to
- [Political scientist explores extending constitutional duties to private actors](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/13/political-scientist-explores-extending-constitutional-duties-to-private-actors/) - Do we have a constitutional duty to protect one another’s rights? What if each of us, as private citizens, were responsible for upholding the constitutional rights of our fellow citizens? For example, what if a landlord had a constitutional duty to provide safe and ample housing for his or her tenant, or a privately owned
- [Insurance Company Partners with National Alliance for Youth Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/11/insurance-company-partners-with-national-alliance-for-youth-sports/) - 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
- [SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC AND SEATTLE REIGN FC NAME CHRISTINE MASSE AS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/10/seattle-sounders-fc-and-seattle-reign-fc-name-christine-masse-as-chief-legal-officer/) - Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC announced today the appointment of Christine “Chris” Masse as Chief Legal Officer of the greater business enterprise representing both clubs. Masse brings 25 years of extensive legal experience to the Sounders and Reign, with deep-rooted expertise navigating transactions in a highly regulated environment. Masse marks the second executive
- [Auburn Athletics Names Official Injury Law Firm](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/08/auburn-athletics-names-official-injury-law-firm/) - Auburn Athletics has named the Vance Law Firm as its Official Injury Law Partner. “It is important to our firm to be involved in the athletic programs that are in our area; it is a way to give back to the folks that choose our firm to represent them, making the fan experience more enjoyable,
- [Holland & Knight Advises Attain Sports in Acquiring Controlling Interest in Aberdeen IronBirds](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/07/holland-knight-advises-attain-sports-in-acquiring-controlling-interest-in-aberdeen-ironbirds/) - Holland & Knight represented Attain Sports in its purchase of controlling interest in IB Professional Holdings, the owner of the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, from Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and former Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran Bill Ripken. The deal was announced on October 1. Attain Sports is
- [SafeSport Seeks Athlete Members for Board of Directors and Athlete Advisory Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/05/safesport-seeks-athlete-members-for-board-of-directors-and-athlete-advisory-team/) - 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
- [NFL Player Suspended for Potential Concussion-Producing Play](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/03/nfl-player-suspended-for-potential-concussion-producing-play/) - Derwin James Jr. of the Los Angeles Chargers was suspended without pay last month for one game for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during this Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan issued the suspension for a violation
- [Criminal Defense Firm Announces Partnership with the Dallas Cowboys](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/02/criminal-defense-firm-announces-partnership-with-the-dallas-cowboys/) - Barbieri Law Firm, a North Texas criminal defense firm, has announced its partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, coinciding with the firm’s move to its new headquarters at The Star in Frisco, the world-renowned training facility and headquarters of the Cowboys. The partnership underscores "the alignment of two prominent North Texas entities, both focused on excellence in their
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Daniel Wallach, ‘Nation’s Preeminent Sports Betting Attorney’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/10/01/sports-law-expert-podcast-features-daniel-wallach-nations-preeminent-sports-betting-attorney/) - Hackney Publications (HP) has announced that Daniel Wallach, founder of Wallach Legal (https://sportsgaminglaw.com/), has been interviewed on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here. Wallach is well-known in the sports industry as one of the foremost legal authorities in the country when it comes to sports betting legal issues. His firm
- [Polsinelli Attorney Named Assistant General Counsel at the Big Ten Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/30/polsinelli-attorney-named-assistant-general-counsel-at-the-big-ten-conference/) - The Big Ten Conference has named Phillip Zeeck assistant general counsel. Zeeck will manage various functions within the Conference’s legal department, including contracts, policy development, legal analysis, intellectual property, and outside counsel coordination. A seasoned litigator in the collegiate athletics space, Zeeck will assist chief legal officer and general counsel Anil Gollahalli with litigation, arbitration
- [Sports Law Professor Sarah Hartley to Discuss Legal Issues Surrounding the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/27/sports-law-professor-sarah-hartley-to-discuss-legal-issues-surrounding-the-2024-olympics-and-paralympics/) - Sarah Hartley, a University of Virgina Law School alumna and professor of sports law, will discuss legal issues surrounding the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics on October 3 at 1 p.m. at the school. Over the years, Hartley has worked with the Olympic movement, collegiate and pro sports, and national and governing bodies, and assisted in the
- [LEAD1 Changes Name to FBS Athletics Directors Association and Appoints Heather Lyke as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/26/lead1-changes-name-to-fbs-athletics-directors-association-and-appoints-heather-lyke-as-acting-president-and-chief-executive-officer/) - LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletics directors of the 134 member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (“FBS”), has announced it will be renamed FBS Athletics Directors Association. The Association also announced that former LEAD1 Board of Directors Chair and recent Director of Athletics at the University of Pittsburgh, Heather Lyke, has been appointed
- [Cozen O’Connor Sponsors LPGA Golfer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/25/cozen-oconnor-sponsors-lpga-golfer/) - Cozen O’Connor, one of the largest and fastest-growing law firms in North America, announced last month that it has begun sponsoring LPGA golfer Ally Ewing. Ewing, who has three prestigious tour victories to her name, is currently the only LPGA golfer that is sponsored by a law firm. To learn more about that unique relationship[,
- [University of Iowa Opens Registration for 3rd Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/24/university-of-iowa-opens-registration-for-3rd-annual-national-college-athletics-infractions-hearing-competition/) - The University of Iowa has opened registration for the 3rd annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition. The competition, which is fully online, is set for February 21-22, 2025. It is open to all law students and graduate students from non-law programs. Details and registration link at this website (don’t miss the website drop-down tabs
- [Law Firm Becomes Official Sponsor  of the Las Vegas Raiders](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/23/law-firm-becomes-official-sponsor-of-the-las-vegas-raiders/) - Naqvi Injury Law has become the Official Law Firm of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. "We are profoundly grateful to have been selected as the Official Law Firm of the Las Vegas Raiders," said Farhan Naqvi, founder and managing attorney of Naqvi Injury Law. "The Raiders are our hometown team, and we
- [Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Sports Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/19/pierson-ferdinand-strengthens-sports-practice/) - Pierson Ferdinand LLP (PierFerd) has announced the appointment of sports lawyer Sekou Campbell as a Partner in its Global Media, Entertainment, and Sports Practice. Campbell brings extensive experience in representing intellectual creatives – particularly those operating at the intersection of technology and traditional entertainment – to PierFerd. Previously a professional actor, the attorney “combines his
- [Federal Lawmakers Introduce Act that Addresses ‘Whacking’ of Wolves, Coyotes on Federal Lands](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/18/federal-lawmakers-introduce-act-that-addresses-whacking-of-wolves-coyotes-on-federal-lands/) - Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded the introduction of new legislation to ban the use of motorized vehicles—mainly by use of snowmobiles—to kill wolves or coyotes on federal lands. The new bill, the "Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act," is being introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Nancy
- [Concussion Expert Opines on the Future of Tua Tagovailoa](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/16/concussion-expert-opines-on-the-future-of-tua-tagovailoa/) - When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left the field during Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills following another violent hit, many experts were quick to note that adopted the fencing posture after he hot the ground – meaning he was unconscious and the hit impacted deeper parts of his brain, a sign of a
- [FIFA President Lends Guidance and Advice to Sports Law Students at UM](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/13/fifa-president-lends-guidance-and-advice-to-sports-law-students-at-um/) - The University of Miami School of Law recently welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a special guest in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Program. His visit was part of the school's new course on soccer law, co-taught by Emilio Garcia Silvero, FIFA's chief legal and compliance officer, and Enric Ripoll, founder of ER Sports Law.
- [ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries Set for November 14-16](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/12/aba-forum-on-the-entertainment-sports-industries-set-for-november-14-16/) - The 2024 annual conference for the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries will be held November 14-16 in Las Vegas. Registration is now open. The Forum – an ideal venue for lawyers in sports law, who passionate about staying current on legal issues, mentorship, and networking – features a theme of “Bright Lights,
- [Association Projects that American Adults Will Bet $35 Billion with Legal Sportsbooks During the NFL Season](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/11/association-projects-that-american-adults-will-bet-35-billion-with-legal-sportsbooks-during-the-nfl-season/) - Just before the beginning of the 2024 NFL season, the American Gaming Association projected that American adults will bet $35 billion with legal sportsbooks throughout the season. Driven by the continued expansion and maturation of the legal sports betting industry across the U.S., 2024 is expected to be the most legally wagered-on season in the
- [Taylor Is First Indiana Law Student to Receive Sports Lawyers Association Student Writing Award](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/10/taylor-is-first-indiana-law-student-to-receive-sports-lawyers-association-student-writing-award/) - A rising 3L at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is one of 10 law students nationwide—and the first IU student ever— to receive the Sports Lawyers Association’s Student Writing Competition Award. Amelia Taylor won the honors for her work “A Critical Analysis of Name, Image, and Likeness Policies and Their Implications for International Student-Athletes.” While
- [Attorney Chris Greeley Appointed Head of Esports for League of Legends](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/09/attorney-chris-greeley-appointed-head-of-esports-for-league-of-legends/) - Chris Greeley, previously a partner at Herrick Feinstein LLP, has taken over for Naz Aletaha and will be Head of Esports at Riot Games’ League of Legends. Aletaha resigned her post last month at Riot Games, creating the opening for Greeley. Greeley will oversee “creating a comprehensive, long-term plan that puts the financial success of
- [Sports Lawyer to Lead Santa Clara Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/06/sports-lawyer-to-lead-santa-clara-athletics/) - Santa Clara University President Julie Sullivan has announced the appointment of Heather M. Owen J.D. '03, Stanford University deputy athletics director/SWA (Senior Woman Administrator) as the next Broncos director of athletics. Owen, who earned a J.D. from Santa Clara University’s School of Law, is a former student-athlete and WNBA player and is an accomplished athletics administrator who has
- [SLA President Layth Gafoor Discusses His Legal Career and His Plans for the Second Year of His Term](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/09/04/sla-president-layth-gafoor-discusses-his-legal-career-and-his-plans-for-the-second-year-of-his-term/) - Layth Gafoor, a partner at Lucentem Sports & Entertainment Law, is the President of the Sports Lawyers Association, entering the second year of his two-year term. At Lucentem, he advises on legal and business matters within the sports and entertainment industries. Specifically, Gafoor serves as counsel and agent to a variety of sporting organizations, teams,
- [Sports Lawyers Association To Host First-Ever Fall Symposium on November 7 in New Orleans](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/30/sports-lawyers-association-to-host-first-ever-fall-symposium-on-november-7-in-new-orleans/) - The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA), a non-profit, international, professional organization whose common goal is furthering the understanding, advancement and ethical practice of sports law, will host its first-ever Fall Forum on November 7 at the New Orleans Marriott. The theme of the Symposium is “Tech and Sports: Data, Deals and Decisions.” “This topic couldn’t be
- [The Drake Group: 'We Endorse 2024 GAO Report Detailing Title IX Enforcement Failures'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/28/the-drake-group-we-endorse-2024-gao-report-detailing-title-ix-enforcement-failures/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is a missive from the Drake Group endorsing the recent GAO report.) In April 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, “College Athletics: Education Should Improve Its Title IX Enforcement Efforts.” Requested by U.S. Representatives Robert C. Scott and Suzanne Bonamici, both ranking members of the House
- [Paris Smith LLP Teams Up with Southampton FC as Official Legal Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/27/paris-smith-llp-teams-up-with-southampton-fc-as-official-legal-partner/) - Paris Smith LLP has announced its new role as the Official Legal Partner of Southampton Football Club. The partnership marks “a significant milestone for both organisations, uniting two pillars of the Southampton community through a shared commitment to excellence and innovation,” according to the firm. As part of this two-year partnership deal, Paris Smith will
- [Timberwolves General Counsel Suzanne Spellacy Recognized for Achievements](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/26/timberwolves-general-counsel-suzanne-spellacy-recognized-for-achievements/) - Twin Cities Business has announced Suzanne Spellacy has been named a 2024 “TCB Notable General Counsel” honoree. Spellacy “is being recognized for her guidance in negotiating a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Timberwolves, Lynx and iHeart Media, in addition to the signing of major retail partner, Fanatics.” “I truly appreciate this recognition and am thankful for
- [NFL Announces Three-Year, $6.4 Million Commitment with Problem Gambling Organization](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/23/nfl-announces-three-year-6-4-million-commitment-with-problem-gambling-organization/) - The National Football League (NFL) announced yesterday an extended partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to "bolster nationwide problem gambling prevention services and promote responsible gambling initiatives." As the sports betting landscape continues to evolve, this renewed commitment "addresses the critical need for resources in responsible and problem gambling," according to the
- [Is this the New Norm? The Case of Imane Khelif - From Sports Litigation Alert](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/22/is-this-the-new-norm-the-case-of-imane-khelif-from-sports-litigation-alert/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an exclusive piece from tonight's Sports Litigation Alert.) By Gil Fried, Professor/Associate Dean, Lewis Bear Jr. College pf Business, University of West Florida The 2024 Paris Olympics were epic for many reasons. There were phenomenal athletes who did some great things. Similar to all Olympics, there were controversies. Those controversies included
- [Hogan Lovells advises Seattle Sounders FC in investment in NWSL's Seattle Reign FC](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/21/hogan-lovells-advises-seattle-sounders-fc-in-investment-in-nwsls-seattle-reign-fc/) - Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised the Ownership Group of Seattle Sounders FC in an investment in Seattle Reign FC, three-time winners of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) shield. Following the completion of a final Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Ownership Group of Seattle Sounders FC, along with global investment firm Carlyle, have
- [Law Firm Signs NIL Deal With Four Michigan College Athletes From University of Michigan and Michigan State University](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/20/law-firm-signs-nil-deal-with-four-michigan-college-athletes-from-university-of-michigan-and-michigan-state-university/) - The Mike Morse Law Firm has announced new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) signings, with four athletes from various college sports, “showcasing athletes who excel in their athletic and academic pursuits.” Signees include: University of Michigan Sprinter BreeAna Bates, University of Michigan Running Back Donovan Edwards, Michigan State University Gymnast Nikki Smith, and Michigan State Defensive Back Dillon Tatum. The
- [Judge Rules State Association Violated the ADA When It Prevented High School Senior from Participating in Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/19/judge-rules-state-association-violated-the-ada-when-it-prevented-high-school-senior-from-participating-in-athletics/) - (Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from Sports Litigation Alert, which publishes 24 times and features a searchable archive of more than 5,000 article. To subscribe, visit www.sportslitigationalert.com) A federal judge from the District of Rhode Island has ruled that the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when
- [Party Files Brief Defending West Virginia's Save Women’s Sports Act](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/16/party-files-brief-defending-west-virginias-save-womens-sports-act/) - America First Legal (AFL) and its co-counsel, Christopher Mills, filed an amicus brief yesterday in defense of West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act, which requires students to compete "based on their biological sex." After the District Court upheld the Act as constitutional, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision. The Fourth Circuit’s
- [Holland & Knight Advises NBA Basketball Star With Establishing Boston Nonprofit](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/14/holland-knight-advises-nba-basketball-star-with-establishing-boston-nonprofit/) - Holland & Knight advised 2024 NBA champion and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown with establishing Boston XChange, a nonprofit dedicated to generating $5 billion in generational wealth for Boston's historically marginalized communities. The firm helped form the nonprofit as well as provided counsel on intellectual property, tax and real estate issues for Boston XChange. Last summer, Brown
- [Savoy Magazine Names Sports Lawyer Will Stute as One of the Most Influential Lawyers in 2024](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/13/savoy-magazine-names-sports-lawyer-will-stute-as-one-of-the-most-influential-lawyers-in-2024/) - Savoy Magazine named Orrick partner Will Stute among the Most Influential Lawyers in 2024 in recognition of their exceptional professionalism, protection of legal rights and community service. Stute is a first-chair trial lawyer and business advisor who is nationally recognized for wins in courtrooms across the United States. Stute’s recent record includes three back-to-back wins for the NCAA
- [Southhampton FC Names Law Firm as Official Legal Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/12/southhampton-fc-names-law-firm-as-official-legal-partner/) - Southhampton FC has announced a two-year partnership with Paris Smith as its Official Legal Partner. As part of this partnership, Paris Smith LLP "will offer comprehensive legal support to Southampton FC, leveraging its extensive expertise to assist the club in navigating the complex legal landscape of professional sports. This collaboration underscores Paris Smith's dedication to
- [NIL Era Navigation: Attorney Shares Strategies in Athlete Licensing Deals](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/08/nil-era-navigation-attorney-shares-strategies-s-in-athlete-licensing-deals/) - As the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape continues to heat up, athletes and legal professionals are at the forefront of this evolution. Recognizing the crucial role they play, National Business Institute (NBI) has announced an upcoming live CLE webinar, "Brand Play: Name, Image, Likeness Legal Essentials with Dorna Taylor" of Taylor & Associates, LLC. The webinar
- [Company Makes History, Claiming Florida’s First High School NIL Deal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/07/company-makes-history-claiming-floridas-first-high-school-nil-deal/) - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving has announced its sponsorship of the No. 1 high school chess player and top high school chess team in Florida. This move comes after the lorida State Board of Education started allowing high school athletes to sign Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals last month. Bach Ngo and The Frazer
- [Will the NCAA Settlement Lead to Finalization of Agreements, or Are More Disputes and Legal Actions on the Horizon?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/06/will-the-ncaa-settlement-lead-to-finalization-of-agreements-or-are-more-disputes-and-legal-actions-on-the-horizon/) - By Gregg E. Clifton The NCAA and the recognized Power 5 Conferences (the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and the SEC) and the athletes represented as part of the multiple class action antitrust litigations (House, Hubbard and Carter) have filed a motion for preliminary approval of their more than 100- page proposed settlement agreement with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in an effort to finalize the resolution and settlement of three of the outstanding class action antitrust lawsuits that have been
- [Explore St. Louis Taps Sports Law Attorney Robert Wallace as Interim President](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/05/explore-st-louis-taps-sports-law-attorney-robert-wallace-as-interim-president/) - The Board of Commissioners of Explore St. Louis has announced the appointment of Robert Wallace, the organization's longstanding attorney, as interim president effective August 12, 2024. Wallace will take a leave of absence from Thompson Coburn where he is a partner and chairs the firm’s Sports Law Group. “We’re excited to welcome Bob in this
- [Professor ID's Convicted Rapist on Dutch Beach Volleyball Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/02/professor-ids-convicted-rapist-on-dutch-beach-volleyball-team/) - Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde was met with a mixed crowd during his Olympic debut this week due to the fact that he is a convicted rapist. Van de Velde has competed on the Netherlands beach volleyball team since 2017, but was convicted in 2016 for raping a 12 year-old-girl when he
- [Fight Over A’s Stadium Funding Continues into the Later Innings](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/08/01/fight-over-as-stadium-funding-continues-into-the-later-innings/) - (Editor's Note: The following appeared this summer in Sports Litigation Alert, a subscription-based periodical.) By Robert J. Romano, JD LLM, St. John’s University, Senior Writer and Jacob Somerville, 3L, Quinnipiac University School of Law In 2023, the state of Nevada’s Legislature, during its 35th Special Legislative Session, passed Senate Bill No. 1 (S.B.1) authorizing the
- [Kate Porter Joins Bay FC as General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/29/kate-porter-joins-bay-fc-as-general-counsel/) - Kate Porter, a long-time partner at Vela Wood, has joined Bay FC, as the professional women’s socker club's first general counsel. “My time at Vela Wood has been immensely rewarding, and I have been lucky to work with an incredible group of attorneys and support staff,” Porter said. “Bay is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization,
- [University of Massachusetts Men's Soccer Hires Assistant with International Sports Law Background](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/26/university-of-massachusetts-mens-soccer-hires-assistant-with-international-sports-law-background/) - University of Massachusetts men's soccer has anbounced the addition of Takehiko Nakamura as a volunteer assistant, Head Coach Fran O'Leary announced on Wednesday. Receiving his MS in Sports Management from Isenberg in 2004, Nakamura returns to Amherst after a successful career in professional sports. Currently serving as the President and CEO of Sports Business consultancy firm Blue United Corporation, Nakamura
- [Marquette Professor Explores Modern NCAA Issues Alongside Students](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/24/marquette-professor-explores-modern-ncaa-issues-alongside-students/) - By Andrew Goldstein, Marketing Communications Associate Teaching a six-week class on the National Collegiate Athletic Association would barely scratch the surface even at the best of times. Made up of over 1,000 member institutions, the NCAA is America’s dominant governing body for dozens of college sports, covering more than a half-a-million athletes. Trying to put
- [Fisher Phillips Taps Sports Lawyer Adam Sloustcher as Regional Managing Partner, Managing the Firm's New Dallas Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/22/fisher-phillips-taps-sports-lawyer-adam-sloustcher-as-regional-managing-partner-managing-the-firms-new-dallas-office/) - Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, has announced that Adam Sloustcher has been named Regional Managing Partner of the firm’s Dallas, Texas office. Sloustcher succeeds Michael Abcarian who served as the leader in Dallas since the office opened in 2005. Sloustcher joined Fisher Phillips in California as an associate in 2016 and
- [Notre Dame Retains Law Firm to Investigate ‘Culture Issues’ in Its Men’s Swimming & Diving Program](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/19/notre-dame-retains-law-firm-to-investigate-culture-issues-in-its-mens-swimming-diving-program/) - Notre Dame’s Office of General Counsel has retained Ropes & Gray to examine “Cultural Issues” that have been identified within its men’s swimming & diving program. That news was confirmed director of athletics Pete Bevacqua, who sent an email to university staffers earlier this month informing them of the Office of General Counsel’s decision to
- [THIRD CIRCUIT REJECTS NCAA APPEAL ARGUMENT REGARDING STUDENT-ATHLETE EMPLOYEE STATUS UNDER THE FLSA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/18/third-circuit-rejects-ncaa-appeal-argument-regarding-student-athlete-employee-status-under-the-flsa/) - By Gregg Clifton and Christina Stylianou, of Lewis Brisbois In a long-awaited decision on the NCAA’s interlocutory appeal in Johnson v. NCAA following a February 2023 oral argument, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has now rejected the NCAA’s effort to overturn the District Court’s denial of its motion to
- [Report Suggests Cybersecurity Risks at the Olympic Games Will be Widespread](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/17/report-suggests-cybersecurity-risks-at-the-olympic-games-will-be-widespread/) - While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, also known as Paris 2024, will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest degree of ease for threat actors to execute attacks. To defend against these attacks and
- [Court Awards $9 Million Sexual Harassment Against Yoga Guru Bikram Choudhury](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/16/court-awards-9-million-sexual-harassment-against-yoga-guru-bikram-choudhury/) - At the age of 18, Jill Lawler joined Bikram’s Yoga Training Seminar and set out on her life’s dream of becoming a Bikram Yoga instructor. That dream turned into a nightmare when she was allegedly groomed in cultish environment. Specifically, Lawler was sexually assaulted and raped by a then 66-year-old Bikram Choudhury, who “took every
- [Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Reign FC  Seek Chief Legal Officer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/15/seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-reign-fc-seek-chief-legal-officer/) - The Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC are seeking a Chief Legal Officer. A description of the position follows: POSITION SUMMARY The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) for Seattle Sounders and Reign FC, will serve as an critical member of the executive leadership team, committed to working collaboratively with colleagues across all disciplines to achieve optimal
- [Peter Goplerud Talks NIL Rights for Athletes on Sports Law Expert Podcast](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/11/peter-goplerud-talks-nil-rights-for-athletes-on-sports-law-expert-podcast/) - Spencer Fane attorney Peter Goplerud was the featured guest on the May 28 episode of Sports Law Expert. The conversation was recorded during the 49th Annual Sports Lawyers Association Conference, where Peter served as a panelist. In his discussion with host Holt Hackney, Peter spoke on a wide range of name, image, and likeness (NIL) matters, including rights
- [CCHA Law and The PICTOR Group Announce New Partnership in Collegiate Athletics Space](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/10/ccha-law-and-the-pictor-group-announce-new-partnership-in-collegiate-athletics-space/) - Church Church Hittle and Antrim (CCHA Law) has announced a strategic partnership with The PICTOR Group, a consulting firm with extensive experience in the athletics sector. This collaboration aims "to enhance the services offered to clients by leveraging the combined expertise and resources of both organizations." Through this partnership, CCHA Law and The PICTOR Group
- [AI Recognizes Athletes’ Emotions - Implications for Sports Betting](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/09/ai-recognizes-athletes-emotions-implications-for-sports-betting/) - Using computer-assisted neural networks, Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Duisburg-Essen have been able to accurately identify affective states from the body language of tennis players during games. For the first time, they trained a model based on artificial intelligence (AI) with data from actual games. Their study, published
- [Sports Lawyer Tim Cedrone Takes the Reigns as GC at Lafayette](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/08/sports-lawyer-tim-cedrone-takes-the-reigns-as-gc-at-lafayette/) - Timothy D. Cedrone, who has worked as a sports lawyer in private practice, for the National Football League and for the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, has joined Lafayette as the college’s General Counsel. Since 2018, Cedrone served as Associate General Counsel at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. In this role, he
- [Hackney Publications Partners with North Carolina Coaches Association to Deliver Legal Issues in High School Athletics to Its Membership](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/07/hackney-publications-partners-with-north-carolina-coaches-association-to-deliver-legal-issues-in-high-school-athletics-to-its-membership/) - Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has announced a partnership with the North Carolina Coaches Association (NCCA) to deliver one of its longest tenured publications, Legal Issues in High School Athletics (LIHSA), to the NCCA’s membership. With more than 6,000 members, the Association exists “to promote and improve athletics in North Carolina’s public
- [Sports Lawyer Ed Policy Named Next Green Bay Packers Chairman, President and CEO](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/05/sports-lawyer-ed-policy-named-next-green-bay-packers-chairman-president-and-ceo/) - Edward R. Policy, the Green Bay Packers' chief operating officer and general counsel, has been elected as the organization's next Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, a position he will formally assume in July of 2025 at the Packers Annual Meeting of Shareholders when Mark Murphy officially retires from the role. Policy, who's entering
- [Texas Tech, Two Docs Brewing Co. Announce Sponsorship Agreement, Creating Official NIL Beer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/04/texas-tech-two-docs-brewing-co-announce-sponsorship-agreement-creating-official-nil-beer/) - Texas Tech Athletics announced last week a sponsorship agreement with Two Docs Brewing Co. to launch Raiderland Red Pale Ale as the official NIL beer of the Red Raiders. With the agreement, a percentage of every sale will support NIL funding for Texas Tech student-athletes through the Matador Club, the official NIL collective of Texas
- [The Main Event: General Counsels Discuss Legal Issues With Sporting Events at SLA Conference in Baltimore](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/07/03/the-main-event-general-counsels-discuss-legal-issues-with-sporting-events-at-sla-conference-in-baltimore/) - (Editor's Note: The following is shared from the pages of Sports Litigation Alert. To subscribe , visit the site.) By Gina McKelveen, Esq. When you are sitting in a crowded stadium for a sporting event, your first thought probably isn’t what legal considerations were made in planning the game, race, or match, unless, of course,
- [U.S.  Center for Safesport: 'Culture Shift' Is Taking Place](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/28/u-s-center-for-safesport-culture-shift-is-taking-place/) - During its seventh year of operation, the U.S. Center of Safesport announced recently that it has: Fielded more than 7,500 reports of abuse and misconduct. Initiated significant process improvements throughout the organization to improve efficiency, trauma sensitivity, and communication Delivered essential abuse prevention education to athletes, coaches, and parents throughout the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement and beyond Audited
- [Division I Council Votes to Remove Cannabinoids from the Banned Drug Class](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/27/division-i-council-votes-to-remove-cannabinoids-from-the-banned-drug-class/) - The Division I Council voted earlier this week to remove cannabinoids from the banned drug class for championships and postseason participation in football, effective immediately. "The NCAA drug testing program is intended to focus on integrity of competition, and cannabis products do not provide a competitive advantage," Josh Whitman, chair of the council and athletics
- [Jeremy Evans Discusses His Path as a Successful Sports Lawyer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/26/jeremy-evans-discusses-his-path-as-a-successful-sports-lawyer/) - Jeremy M. Evans, CEO, Founder, and Managing Attorney of the law firm California Sports Lawyer®, is a influential fixture in the sports law community, where he his work has earned the praise of clients and co-counsel, alike. One reason for that acclaim is that he possesses great expertise in best practices and negotiations in entertainment,
- [Lawyer in General Counsel's Office Takes Over Coastal Carolina Athletic Department](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/24/lawyer-in-general-counsels-office-takes-over-coastal-carolina-athletic-department/) - Chance Miller, J.D., senior deputy athletics director at the University of South Carolina, has been named Coastal Carolina University’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics and University recreation following a nationwide search, according to CCU President Michael T. Benson, D.Phil. Miller begins his new role on July 16, 2024, and will serve on the President’s Cabinet
- [University of South Carolina Star Signs NIL Deal with Law Firm](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/19/university-of-south-carolina-star-signs-nil-deal-with-law-firm/) - Debo Williams, a star linebacker at the University of South Carolina, has signed an NIL deal with the Joye Law Firm. Through the “partnership,” Williams will participate in various marketing and public relations campaigns to promote Joye Law Firm’s commitment “to client care and community involvement.” As part of the partnership, the firm expects Williams
- [A New Frontier: Understanding Florida’s New Nil Policy for High School Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/18/a-new-frontier-understanding-floridas-new-nil-policy-for-high-school-athletes/) - By Haley Gorey and Gregg Clifton Falling in line with nearly 40 other states, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has paved the way for high school athletes in the state to commercialize the power of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. This transformative amendment to the FHSAA Bylaws promises student-athletes the opportunity to engage in
- [NBA Fan Sues Arena Owner and Staffing Company After She Was Assaulted in Bathroom](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/17/nba-fan-sues-arena-owner-and-staffing-company-after-she-was-assaulted-in-bathroom/) - A female Denver Nuggets fan who was attending a 2023 playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers when she was assaulted in the bathroom by two other women in a case is mistaken identity has sued the women, the owners of Ball Arena (Kroenke Sports & Entertainment) and Argus Event Staffing, claiming the bathroom area
- [Attorney Kate Porter of Vela Wood Is Featured as a Guest on Sports Law Expert Podcast](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/14/attorney-kate-porter-of-vela-wood-is-featured-as-a-guest-on-sports-law-expert-podcast/) - Hackney Publications (HP) has announced that Kate Porter, a partner and sports lawyer at Vela Wood, was interviewed last month on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here. Porter, who is well-known for her prowess in international sports law as well as an experienced arbitrator, was interviewed at the annual conference of the
- [Transgender Sports Ban Upheld; Not Discriminatory](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/13/transgender-sports-ban-upheld-not-discriminatory/) - The Court for Arbitration in Switzerland has rejected a complaint by M2F transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who argued that attempts to prevent her from competing in elite women’s races are invalid, unlawful and discriminatory, according to GWU Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf. The professor noted that the decision was based on the major athletic
- [Sports Law Professor to Coach Hockey Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/12/sports-law-professor-to-coach-hockey-team/) - Hiram Athletics has announced the addition of three new varsity sports, including one that will be coached by a sports law professor. Dr. Jeffrey Curto, a member of the Sports and Recreation Law Association, will coach the school’s first men's ice hockey team in Hiram history, which begins play in the 2025-26 season. "I'm honored
- [Sports Lawyer to Lead Compliance at UNC Charlotte](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/11/sports-lawyer-to-lead-compliance-at-unc-charlotte/) - UNC Charlotte Director of Athletics Mike Hill has announced the promotion of Katie Renaut, who has a law degree from Elon, as Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development. Renaut was previously the school’s Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Renaut got her start in athletics compliance with the ACC and she also worked for
- [Santa Clara Law Offering New Certificate in Sports Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/10/santa-clara-law-offering-new-certificate-in-sports-law/) - Santa Clara University School of Law will begin offering a certificate in sports law starting this fall. The new certificate program is the only of its kind offered by Bay Area law schools, and among only a few available at California law schools. Students will engage in focused coursework, writing, and professional networking with sports-law
- [New Service Offering is Expanding the Sport & Tourism Horizon](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/07/new-service-offering-is-expanding-the-sport-tourism-horizon/) - Cimarron Global Solutions, a U.S.-based leader in sport and tourism research and strategy, and Quantum Consultancy, a sport and entertainment advisory firm based in the U.K., announced today a partnership that the companies claim will "transform the international sport event hosting landscape across North America. This alliance brings together the expertise of two industry leaders to
- [Firm Launches Sports Law Practice Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/06/firm-launches-sports-law-practice-group/) - Flaster Greenberg, a mid-sized commercial law firm, has announced the launch of its Sports Law Practice Group in partnership with its Business and Corporate Law, Insurance Counseling & Recovery, Intellectual Property, Litigation, and Labor & Employment Departments. The firm’s Sports Law Practice Group offers "the sophisticated and focused services of attorneys who understand the unique
- [Sports Lawyer Named NCAA Vice President of the Eligibility Center](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/04/sports-lawyer-named-ncaa-vice-president-of-the-eligibility-center/) - The NCAA has announced that Michele Osborne, currently serving as managing director of the NCAA's office of legal affairs, has been named the NCAA's new vice president of the Eligibility Center. She brings more than 18 years of experience practicing law and working with collegiate athletics departments and administrators. "I am excited to lead the Eligibility Center at
- [Athletic Directors Must Confront Double Standard Used for Female Employees](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/03/athletic-directors-must-confront-double-standard-used-for-female-employees/) - Julie Sommer, Executive Director of The Drake Group Education Fund (TDGEF), has called upon higher education leaders, coaches, and athletic directors, to confront "the epidemic of unfair treatment of female coaches and administrators in college athletic programs." "We must confront the reality that female coaches and administrators are still being unfairly treated because of their
- [Hackney Publications Announces Saul Ewing as Law Firm Partner for Esports and the Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/06/02/hackney-publications-announces-saul-ewing-as-law-firm-partner-for-esports-and-the-law/) - Hackney Publications (HP), the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has announced that Saul Ewing will be the exclusive law firm sponsor of Esports and the Law (ESL) for the next year. HP also revealed that Drexel University and its Esport Business BSBA team will become the university partner of the publication. “Saul Ewing
- [Directly Paying Student-Athletes Opens ‘New World’ of Intercollegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/30/directly-paying-student-athletes-opens-new-world-of-intercollegiate-athletics/) - By Charles Anzalone The recent settlement between the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Power Five conferences paving the way for schools to pay student-athletes is no less than a “watershed moment in the history of collegiate athletics,” says University of Buffalo sports law expert Helen “Nellie” Drew. The landmark agreement is new, so it
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Spencer Fane Attorney Peter Goplerud](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/29/sports-law-expert-podcast-features-spencer-fane-attorney-peter-goplerud/) - Hackney Publications (HP) has announced that Peter Goplerud, of counsel in the Higher Education Practice Group at Spencer Fane, was interviewed earlier this month on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The segment can be heard here. Prior to sitting down for the interview, Goplerud had moderated a panel on NIL at the annual conference of
- [Plaintiffs Settle lawsuits with San Francisco Unified School District After Alleging Athletic Director Abused Them](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/28/plaintiffs-settle-lawsuits-with-san-francisco-unified-school-district-after-alleging-athletic-director-abused-them/) - Two sexual abuse lawsuits against the San Francisco Unified School District have settled, according to the San Jose law firm that represented the plaintiffs. The SFUSD board of trustees approved the settlement amount of $4.5 million after the SFUSD insurance carriers and the plaintiffs agreed to the settlement amount. The plaintiffs sued SFUSD in 2022
- [State Requires Schools to Establish, Review, and Annually Practice an Athletics Emergency Action Plan for Heart Issues](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/24/state-requires-schools-to-establish-review-and-annually-practice-an-athletics-emergency-action-plan-for-heart-issues/) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed this week the Smart Heart Act, legislation that requires automatic defibrillators in schools and establishes response protocols for cardiac-related medical emergencies. The bill received unanimous, bipartisan legislative support. The Act requires each public and nonpublic school serving grades nine through twelve to maintain an automated external defibrillator (AED) that is
- [Navigating Legal Complexities of NIL Agreements: Jaden Rashada](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/23/navigating-legal-complexities-of-nil-agreements-jaden-rashada/) - By Jason S. Kaner The arrival of name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements has transformed college athletics, offering student-athletes unprecedented opportunities to profit from their personal brands. Yet, the case of Jaden Rashada, a promising quarterback, is a cautionary tale. When Rashada entered the 2023 college recruitment season, the NCAA had recently adopted rules allowing compensation
- [NFL Renews Its Commitment to Organizations Advancing Social Justice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/22/nfl-renews-its-commitment-to-organizations-advancing-social-justice/) - As part of the NFL's Inspire Change social justice initiative, the league today announced grant renewals for 10 partners who are working to enact positive change in communities across the country. These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations creating measurable change across the four pillars of Inspire Change: education, economic advancement, community-policerelations and criminal justice
- [Will Driver Felipe Massa Get His Day in Court?  It’s Hard to Tell](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/21/will-driver-felipe-massa-get-his-day-in-court-its-hard-to-tell/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an article from the latest issue of Sports Litigation Alert. To subscribe and receive the Alert every two week and access the vast searchable archive, visit here.) By Kerri Cebula, sports law professor at Kutztown University The 2008 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix is best known for one reason: Crashgate.
- [Zion Williamson v. Prime Sports Marketing: Agents and Advisors PAY ATTENTION](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/18/zion-williamson-v-prime-sports-marketing-agents-and-advisors-pay-attention/) - By Christian Dennie at cdennie@denniefirm.com On May 6, 2024, the Fourth Circuit issued its opinion in favor of Zion Williamson (“Williamson”) upholding the District Court’s decision in favor of Williamson. The Fourth Circuit concluded that Williamson was engaged in an intercollegiate sport while on the Duke University (“Duke”) men’s basketball team, and was thus a “student-athlete,” so
- [LEAD1 Association President and CEO Tom McMillen stepping down at the End of the Summer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/17/lead1-association-president-and-ceo-tom-mcmillen-stepping-down-at-the-end-of-the-summer/) - LEAD1 Association President and CEO Tom McMillen has announced that, after eight plus years leading the association, which represents the athletics directors of the 133-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (“FBS”), he will be stepping down on September 30, 2024, to pursue other opportunities. McMillen will stay as President and CEO through June 30,
- [Hackney Publications Partners with Cimarron Global Solutions to Create a New Publication Examining Sporting Events and their Impact on Communities](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/16/hackney-publications-partners-with-cimarron-global-solutions-to-create-a-new-publication-examining-sporting-events-and-their-impact-on-communities/) - Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, and Cimarron Global Solutions, renowned for their research in sport and tourism, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind publication examining the impact of sporting events on cities, states, regions, and countries. The publication, titled Creating Community Through Sport, will be published six times a
- [Loyola University Chicago Elects Sports Lawyer LaKeisha C. Marsh as New Member of Board of Trustees](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/15/loyola-university-chicago-elects-sports-lawyer-lakeisha-c-marsh-as-new-member-of-board-of-trustees/) - At its annual meeting, the Board of Trustees of Loyola University Chicago elected new board members, including sports lawyer LaKeisha C. Marsh (JD ’05) of Akerman LLP. Marsh (JD ’05) serves as the chair of Akerman’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Practice Group. She leads a bipartisan team of professionals providing strategic counsel on policy
- [Analytics and Its Impact on the Sports Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/14/analytics-and-its-impact-on-the-sports-industry/) - Ever wondered why your favorite basketball team loses season after season? Or why other teams perform well? Height plays a huge role in the NBA — the average NBA player is 6 feet 6 inches tall, and the average male in the United States is about 5 feet 10 inches. With each inch that you
- [With New Hire, Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld Announces New Gaming & Sports Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/13/with-new-hire-royer-cooper-cohen-braunfeld-announces-new-gaming-sports-practice/) - Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC (RCCB) has announced the hire of sports lawyer Evan Davis in conjunction with the launch of a new Gaming & Sports practice. Davis “brings a wealth of experience and a sterling reputation in the gaming industry, and is known internationally for his proficiency in sports wagering,” according to the firm.
- [Sports Lawyers Association to Present its Award of Excellence to Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/09/sports-lawyers-association-to-present-its-award-of-excellence-to-big-east-commissioner-val-ackerman/) - The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) has announced that Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will receive its Michael Weiner Award of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the association, on May 10 during its 49th Annual Conference in Baltimore. For details on the conference and attending the event, visit https://www.sportslaw.org/conferences/2024conf/ “It is in keeping with the
- [Is Esports the Future of Sports Travel Business?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/08/is-esports-the-future-of-sports-travel-business/) - By Katie Lever The Esports Travel Summit will take place from May 29-31 in Raleigh, North Carolina and the event isn’t just about video games. Although the Esports industry centers around competitive gaming, there is plenty of competition on the business side as well, which Jason Gewirtz, Vice President of the Northstar Meetings Group, which
- [Constangy Attorney Christopher Deubert Featured on Sports Law Expert Podcast](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/07/constangy-attorney-christopher-deubert-featured-on-sports-law-expert-podcast/) - Hackney Publications (HP) has announced that Christopher Deubert of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, one of the nation’s “leading young sports lawyers”, has been featured on Sports Law Podcast. The segment can be heard here (Christopher Deubert of Constangy). In addition, the firm was recognized in the 4th annual list of the “100 Law
- [Senators Pressure DHS to Provide NIL Guidance for International Student-Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/03/senators-pressure-dhs-to-provide-nil-guidance-for-international-student-athletes/) - By Bernard G. Dennis III & Amy L. Peck, of Jackson Lewis As restrictions lessen on collegiate athletes’ ability to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), international student-athletes in F-1 status continue to be at risk if they pursue these economic opportunities. On April 29, 2024, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators penned a letter
- [New York AG Sues NCAA for Imposing Unfair Restrictions on Student Athletes’ Careers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/02/new-york-ag-sues-ncaa-for-imposing-unfair-restrictions-on-student-athletes-careers/) - New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined a bipartisan multistate coalition in a lawsuit to challenge the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) restrictions on prospective student athletes’ ability to earn money and benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The NCAA’s NIL rule "prevents student athletes from reviewing NIL compensation offers before enrolling in a
- [Sports Lawyer Named NCAA Senior VP of Championships](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/05/01/sports-lawyer-named-ncaa-senior-vp-of-championships/) - The NCAA announced yesterday that Lynda Tealer will be its new senior vice president of championships. Tealer is currently a deputy athletics director at Florida and has spent the past 29 years in college athletics administration. As NCAA senior vice president of championships, Tealer will oversee 84 NCAA championships, including functions in event operations, media
- [Troy Athletics to Streamline Operations and Bolster Athletics Compliance with Spry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/30/troy-athletics-to-streamline-operations-and-bolster-athletics-compliance-with-spry/) - Troy Athletics has partnered with Spry to help streamline compliance processes, increase communication efficiencies, and ensure adherence to NCAA regulations for Troy student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, both parties announced Monday. By incorporating Spry’s platform into the department, Troy Athletics will "significantly improve its day-to-day operations while remaining true to its commitment to ensuring a balance
- [2aDays Teams Up with Hackney Publications to Develop NIL Advisor for High Schools](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/29/2adays-teams-up-with-hackney-publications-to-develop-nil-advisor-for-high-schools22/) - 2aDays, a leading news source for high school and college athletes focusing on NIL and collegiate sports, and Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, are collaborating on a publication dedicated to reporting and providing insights on NIL at the high school level. The magazine, entitled “NIL Advisor for High Schools,” will
- [Artificial Intelligence at Its Worst](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/26/artificial-intelligence-at-its-worst/) - By Shelly Palmer In a disturbing exploitation of AI, former Pikesville High School (Maryland) athletic director Dazhon Darien was arrested for allegedly impersonating the school's principal using AI voice synthesis to disseminate false racist and antisemitic statements. The synthetic audio, widely shared on social media, inaccurately portrayed the principal expressing derogatory views about Black students
- [Sports Law Clinic Students at Harvard Honored with Annual Paul C. Weiler Awards](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/24/sports-law-clinic-students-at-harvard-honored-with-annual-paul-c-weiler-awards/) - Three students with a deep passion for sports law received the 2024 Weiler Awards during the Harvard Committee on Sports & Entertainment Law’s annual Harvard Sports Law Symposium. Established in 2008, the Weiler Awards honor of Paul C. Weiler, Henry J. Friendly Professor of Law Emeritus at Harvard Law School, considered to be the founder
- [College Athletics Returns to the NLRB With Notre Dame ULP Charge](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/23/college-athletics-returns-to-the-nlrb-with-notre-dame-ulp-charge/) - By Gregg Clifton, Christina Stylianou, and David Tango The debate over student-athletes’ employment status has once again returned to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), this time drawing the University of Notre Dame into the dispute. Just weeks after the Dartmouth College Men’s Basketball team voted to unionize and be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in an
- [Miniscule Language on Back of Ticket Sends Foul Ball Injury Case to Arbitration](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/19/miniscule-language-on-back-of-ticket-sends-foul-ball-injury-case-to-arbitration/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an excerpt from the lead case summary in the latest Sports Litigation Alert. The article is written by one of our senior writers at Hackney Publications, Jeff Birren.) By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer A couple from Ohio attended a minor league baseball game. One was seriously injured. They sued the
- [Washington Commanders Name Attorney Dave Gardi as SVP Football Initiatives](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/17/washington-commanders-name-attorney-dave-gardi-as-svp-football-initiatives/) - The Washington Commanders have announced the naming of Dave Gardi as the team's senior vice president of football initiatives. Gardi joins the Commanders after working at the NFL League Office for 21 years. He held the role of senior vice president of football operations for 10 years. Prior to his role as senior vice president of
- [Sports Lawyer Promoted to Deputy Athletic Director for Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Virginia](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/16/sports-lawyer-promoted-to-deputy-athletic-director-for-legal-and-regulatory-affairs-at-virginia/) - The University of Virginia has promoted Jason Baum to the position of deputy athletic director for legal and regulatory affairs. Baum has been a member of the Virginia athletics department since 2014. Most recently, he has overseen the compliance department as the associate athletics director for governance & regulatory affairs. He replaces Jim Booz on
- [Disc Golf Pro Tour Gets Serious About Monitoring Sports Betting](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/15/disc-golf-pro-tour-gets-serious-about-monitoring-sports-betting/) - U.S. Integrity (“USI”) and the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) have announced a comprehensive partnership that will begin the process of launching professional disc golf into the world of regulated sports wagering. U.S. Integrity is an integrity monitoring service provider that has worked with various professional sporting organizations and major sportsbooks to ensure compliance and
- [Private Aviation Company Strikes NIL Mega Deal with With Texas Longhorns Quarterback Quinn Ewers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/12/private-aviation-company-strikes-nil-mega-deal-with-with-texas-longhorns-quarterback-quinn-ewers/) - Quinn Ewers, the star quarterback of the Texas Longhorns football team, has entered into a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement with NICHOLAS AIR, marking the second private jet NIL deal for a collegiate athlete and the private jet travel company. Under the terms of the agreement, Ewers will collaborate with NICHOLAS AIR on various
- [CCHA’s Sports Law Group Listed as One of Industry's Best; Attorney Paia LaPalombara Featured on Sports Law Expert Podcast](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/11/cchas-sports-law-group-listed-as-one-of-industrys-best-attorney-paia-lapalombara-featured-on-sports-law-expert-podcast/) - Hackney Publications has announced today the inclusion of Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA) to its “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” In addition, the company announced that Paia LaPalombara, who joined the firm’s Sports Law and Higher Education sections last fall, has also been featured on Sports Law Podcast. The segment can
- [An Interview with Sports Law Expert Peter Carfagna About the State of Collegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/05/an-interview-with-sports-law-expert-peter-carfagna-about-the-state-of-collegiate-athletics/) - Harvard Law Today recently interviewed sports law professor Peter Carfagna about the state of collegiate athletics. Among the questions was this one, and his answer: "Beyond NCAA enforcement action, it’s hard not to notice a considerable amount of open court cases regarding these rules and rights. Can you walk me through some of the ongoing
- [Hackney Publications Publishes Fourth Annual ‘100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/04/hackney-publications-publishes-fourth-annual-100-law-firms-with-sports-law-practices-you-need-to-know-about/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the fourth annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” a portal that serves as a resource for those in the sports industry who need experienced and capable legal counsel. The law firms are listed alphabetically, a testament to the difficulty in
- [Hogan Lovells Represents Clients in $1.725 Billion Purchase of Baltimore Orioles](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/03/hogan-lovells-represents-clients-in-1-725-billion-purchase-of-baltimore-orioles/) - Hogan Lovells guided clients Michael Arougheti, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ares Management, and Mitchell Goldstein and Michael Smith, Co-Heads of the Ares Management Credit Group, as part of a transaction purchasing the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Baltimore Orioles. MLB owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group
- [Sidley Represents Monumental Sports & Entertainment in a Partnership with the District of Columbia to Modernize Capital One Arena](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/04/01/sidley-represents-monumental-sports-entertainment-in-a-partnership-with-the-district-of-columbia-to-modernize-capital-one-arena/) - Sidley represented Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) in a strategic partnership with the District of Columbia to modernize Capital One Arena, home to the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards. The US$515 million District investment also includes plans to expand business and hospitality operations into Gallery Place. The Capital One Arena renovations, combined
- [Hackney Publications Sponsors Sports Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/31/hackney-publications-sponsors-sports-lawyers-associations-annual-conference/) - Hackney Publications (HP), the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, is one of the sponsors of the Sports Lawyers Association’s 49th annual conference, which will be held May 9-11 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD. This year’s conference is centered around the theme "Where Sports and Culture Collide." To see the agenda, visit here: https://www.sportslaw.org/conferences/2024conf/agenda/index.cfm.To
- [Sports Law Attorney Mit Winter Talks Dartmouth](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/30/sports-law-attorney-mit-winter-talks-dartmouth/) - (Editor's note: Courtesy of 2adays.com and journalist Bella Kevin, shared below is a question and answer from a recent interview the media outlet had with sports law attorney Mid Winter of Kennyhertz Perry. The insightful interview centered primarily on NIL and can be viewed here. However we wanted to share Winter's thoughts on the developing story at
- [ACU Announces New Master of Science in Sports Leadership; Sports Law One of the Courses](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/29/acu-announces-new-master-of-science-in-sports-leadership-sports-law-one-of-the-courses/) - Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online master’s degree in Sports Leadership focused on "equipping prospective or current sports professionals in enhancing their experience with foundational and academically-based strategies to become effective coaches, sports administrators, and sports brand leaders." Led by a diverse group of sports professionals, interdisciplinary professors, and practitioners, the program
- [Court: Insurance Company Does Not Have to Indemnify High School Coach Who Abused Kids](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/28/court-insurance-company-does-not-have-to-indemnify-high-school-coach-who-abused-kids/) - (Editor's note: The following is one of five case summaries in the latest Sports Litigation Alert. Subscribers have access to more than 5,000 case summaries and sports law articles. To subscribe, visit here.) A federal judge from the Western District of Washington has granted an insurance company’s motion for summary judgement in a case in
- [NYU Sports Law Association Set to Host Colloquium on April 5, Jeffrey Kessler to Serve as Featured Keynoter](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/27/nyu-sports-law-association-set-to-host-colloquium-on-april-5-jeffrey-kessler-to-serve-as-featured-keynoter/) - The NYU Sports Law Association will be hosting its 13th Annual Sports Law Colloquium on Friday April 5th. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 1:15 PM EST on Zoom and will feature three panels and a keynote address, with each panel populated by experts discussing prominent legal issues in the world of sports.
- [Law Firm Announces 10-Year Extension of Multimillion Dollar Partnership with the Texas Rangers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/25/law-firm-announces-10-year-extension-of-multimillion-dollar-partnership-with-the-texas-rangers/) - Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law has announced a 10-year extension of its collaboration with the Texas Rangers. The extension builds on the success of the firm's original two-year contract. Phillip Galyen, Owner and President of the firm, said the partnership has proved mutually beneficial to both the firm and the Rangers. "Our presence has
- [Hackney Publications Provides Association-Wide Subscription to Legal Issues in High School Athletics to the Colorado High School Activities Association](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/24/hackney-publications-provides-association-wide-subscription-to-legal-issues-in-high-school-athletics-to-the-colorado-high-school-activities-association/) - Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law publications, has announced that it is providing an association-wide subscription to Legal Issues in High School Athletics (LIHSA) to the Colorado High School Coaches Association (CHSCA). LIHSA, one of Hackney Publications’ longest tenured publications, will be delivered every two months to the Association’s membership. Over the
- [Study: Parents, Wealth, Race Drive Girls’ Chances to Play Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/22/study-parents-wealth-race-drive-girls-chances-to-play-sports/) - The likelihood that a girl will participate in high school sports in the United States is driven not so much by individual choice, new research suggests. Instead, decisions made by parents, the wealth of one’s family and community, and racial dynamics matter. By combining interviews with elite college athletes and analysis of data on over
- [UM to Host 2024 Global Entertainment & Sports Law + Industry Conference on April 4-5](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/21/um-to-host-2024-global-entertainment-sports-law-industry-conference-on-april-4-5/) - On April 4-5, the University of Miami will host the 2024 Global Entertainment & Sports Law + Industry Conference,tackling topics including "The Revolution of AI" with insights by industry leaders, hot issues in the Latin American music industry and a women's sports roundtable. Authorities in their fields, speakers include Dallas Cowboys general counsel Jason Cohen, Fanatics Collectibles
- [Dartmouth Refuses to Bargain With SEIU](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/20/dartmouth-refuses-to-bargain-with-seiu/) - By Gregg Clifton, David Tango and Christina Stylianou Dartmouth College (Dartmouth) has announced its refusal to bargain with the Service Employees International Union, Local 560, the recently certified union for the Dartmouth men’s basketball team. Although this reaction was anticipated, some still felt that Dartmouth might engage in negotiations with Local 560 based upon the union’s representation of Local
- [Stormy Courts – Addressing a Growing Problem in College Basketball](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/19/stormy-courts-addressing-a-growing-problem-in-college-basketball/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an excerpt from Sports Litigation Alert. To subscribe, visit www.sportslitigationalert.com) By Prof. Gil Fried, The Crowd Management Doctor, University of West Florida Court storming is a rite of passage. So was paddling, wedgies, and other antics that we have decided as a society need to end. Maybe it is time
- [Schwabe Grows Sports Practice with Addition of Former NBA General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/18/schwabe-grows-sports-practice-with-addition-of-former-nba-general-counsel/) - Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt has announced that Ben Lauritsen has been hired as a shareholder. Lauritsen previously served as the General Counsel for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Rose Quarter, where he advised team and venue leadership in all legal matters and business operations. His in-house legal experience "working directly with senior management, boards
- [Author to Speak on Achieving Gender Equity for Women’s Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/16/author-to-speak-on-achieving-gender-equity-for-womens-athletics/) - Sheri Brenden, author of “Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes and the Road to Title IX,” will speak at Luther College in Iowa on April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall, along with her sister, Peg Brenden. The book covers Peg’s involvement in a landmark civil rights case to
- [Get in The Game Sports Business Career Conference Focused on Students of Color Sets Date for Second Year](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/14/get-in-the-game-sports-business-career-conference-focused-on-students-of-color-sets-date-for-second-year/) - Now in its second year, the Get in the Game Sports business career conference, which was created to educate students of color about the sports business industry and its many career pathways, is returning to Baltimore November 8th - 10th, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Get In the Game (GITG) is led by
- [Littler Attorney Testifies Before Congress on Effects of Student-Athletes’ Employment Status, Unionization Efforts](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/13/littler-attorney-testifies-before-congress-on-effects-of-student-athletes-employment-status-unionization-efforts/) - Littler shareholder Tyler A. Sims testified yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development and the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions on “Safeguarding Student-Athletes from NLRB Misclassification.” Speaking as a former Division I athlete, retired professional hockey
- [Sports Lawyers Association Opens Registration for the 49th Annual Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/12/sports-lawyers-association-opens-registration-for-the-49th-annual-conference/) - The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) has announced that its 49th Annual Conference will take place May 9-11 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD. This year’s conference is centered around the theme "Where Sports and Culture Collide." SLA board members suggest that “the world of sports is not only a source of entertainment but
- [Transcend Capital Advisors Adds 16-Year Old Golfer Blades Brown To NIL Roster](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/08/transcend-capital-advisors-adds-16-year-old-golfer-blades-brown-to-nil-roster/) - Transcend Capital Advisors announced today that it has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 16-year-old amateur golfer Blades Brown, currently the #5-ranked Boys Amateur (Rolex AJGA Ranking) and the 2023 Tennessee Men’s and Junior Player of the Year. Brown is a high school sophomore at Brentwood Academy in Nashville. Brian has
- [Dartmouth Athletes Vote To Unionize: Now the Legal Challenges Begin](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/07/dartmouth-athletes-vote-to-unionize-now-the-legal-challenges-begin/) - By Gregg Clifton and Christina Stylianou, of Lewis Brisbois In a historic moment for college athletics, Dartmouth College (“Dartmouth” or “the College”) men’s basketball team voted 13-2 to unionize and become members of the Service Employees International Union (“SEIU”), Local 560. The vote was held following the Decision and Direction of Election issued by National Labor Relations Board
- [Legal Spotlight Interviews Sports Law Expert Dave Ridpath](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/05/legal-spotlight-interviews-sports-law-expert-dave-ridpath/) - What follows is shared from Hackney Publications' LinkedIn page, where we occasionally share original content, such as the following: Every now and then we like to share thought leadership from high-profile leaders in the sports law industry. Today, we share the thoughts of B. David Ridpath, a Professor of Sports Business at Ohio University. ❓ How
- [Knight Commission Makes Statement on Future College Football Playoff (CFP) Media Deal and 'the Necessity for Change'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/03/01/knight-commission-makes-statement-on-future-college-football-playoff-cfp-media-deal-and-the-necessity-for-change/) - From Amy Privette Perko, CEO, Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics: Media reports indicate that the College Football Playoff (CFP) is working to complete a new media deal that could result in more than $700 million in new and uncommitted annual revenue. This impending CFP deal must lead to new governance and management of the sport of
- [Webinar Looks at 'Navigating the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics: Implications of the Dartmouth College Student-Athlete Labor Decision'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/28/webinar-looks-at-navigating-the-future-of-intercollegiate-athletics-implications-of-the-dartmouth-college-student-athlete-labor-decision/) - Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP will host a webinar on March 6, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST, that addresses "Navigating the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics: Implications of the Dartmouth College Student-Athlete Labor Decision." Among the featured speakers are Constangy attorneys Chris Deubert, who is also a senior writer for Hackney Publications, and Dean Kpere-Daibo. The
- [Husch Blackwell to Host Feb. 29 Webinar Providing 'An Overview of Recent and Anticipated Regulatory Changes in the World of College Athletics'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/27/husch-blackwell-to-host-feb-29-webinar-providing-an-overview-of-recent-and-anticipated-regulatory-changes-in-the-world-of-college-athletics/) - On Feb. 29 at noon CST, Husch Blackwell will host "Athletics on an Axis - An Overview of Recent and Anticipated Regulatory Changes in the World of College Athletics" College athletics regulations are in continual flux, and it’s easy for institutions to miss changes in the NCAA regulatory structure. Join Husch Blackwell Higher Education attorneys for an informative
- [Increasing risks of climate litigation and controversy to sports organisations](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/26/increasing-risks-of-climate-litigation-and-controversy-to-sports-organisations/) - (Editor's Note: The following article appeared in last week's Sports Litigation Alert and is shared here.) By Tom Barnard and Martha Kent, of the sports team at national UK law firm Irwin Mitchell LLP The trend: rise of climate litigation and controversy In the past, climate litigation in England was typically brought against the giants
- [Hogan Lovells Advises Guidehouse on Sponsorship Deal with D.C. United](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/23/hogan-lovells-advises-guidehouse-on-sponsorship-deal-with-d-c-united/) - Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Guidehouse Inc., a global consultancy, on a major sponsorship deal with D.C. United, a professional men’s soccer club based in Washington, D.C. Guidehouse is a global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in risk management, technology, and risk consulting. The Virginia-based
- [GREGG CLIFTON TO PRESENT ON EMERGING ISSUES IN SPORTS LAW AT SBA SPRING TRAINING GAME & CLE LUNCHEON](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/22/gregg-clifton-to-present-on-emerging-issues-in-sports-law-at-sba-spring-training-game-cle-luncheon/) - Phoenix Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois' Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Gregg E. Clifton will present a seminar on emerging issues in sports law, hosted by the Scottsdale Bar Association (SBA) at Scottsdale Stadium on February 26 at 11:30 a.m. PT. This 60-minute presentation, titled “Emerging Issues in Sports Law,” will take place before the
- [Winston Negotiates Significant Rules Change in Transgender Rights Case Against the Professional Disc Golf Association](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/21/winston-negotiates-significant-rules-change-in-transgender-rights-case-against-the-professional-disc-golf-association/) - Winston negotiated a settlement between Natalie Ryan, a transgender female athlete, and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), which makes her and other transgender women who have completed two years of hormone therapy eligible to compete in the female professional open division at all PDGA events. As part of the settlement agreement, the PDGA dropped
- [‘This is a Foul’: Refs’ Union Condemns 'Lockout' as PRO 'Bars' Major League Soccer Refs from Working Matches](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/20/this-is-a-foul-refs-union-condemns-lockout-as-pro-bars-major-league-soccer-refs-from-working-matches/) - The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), the certified labor union representing officials working Major League Soccer (MLS) matches, has condemned the lockout imposed by MLS and its referee employment organization, the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). "This leaves players, teams and fans without the top professional officials in the league as the 2024 MLS season kicks
- [O’Melveny Advises TaylorMade on Extended Partnership with Golf Legend Tiger Woods to Launch New Premium Apparel Brand Sun Day Red](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/19/omelveny-advises-taylormade-on-extended-partnership-with-golf-legend-tiger-woods-to-launch-new-premium-apparel-brand-sun-day-red/) - O’Melveny advised TaylorMade Golf, a leading manufacturer of high-performance golf equipment, golf balls, and accessories, on its extended partnership with 15-time major champion and 82-time PGA TOUR winner Tiger Woods to launch the new lifestyle brand Sun Day Red, which will offer a full range of premium apparel and footwear. The launch of Sun Day
- [Miami Law Comes in 2nd at the 10th Annual Tulane Professional Football Negotiation Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/16/miami-law-comes-in-2nd-at-the-10th-annual-tulane-professional-football-negotiation-competition/) - By Michelle Valencia Three Miami Law Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law JD/LL.M. Program students made their mark in sports negotiation. John Glaser, CJ Olson, and Colsen Centner placed second among 48 teams at the 10th annual Tulane Professional Football Negotiation Competition. Over two days, the trio went through six rounds, representing the player and the team three
- [U.S. Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan NCAA Accountability Act](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/14/u-s-senators-reintroduce-bipartisan-ncaa-accountability-act/) - By Paul V. Kelly & Jayvon Brown Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn (R) and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker (D) have reintroduced the “NCAA Accountability Act.” This follows multiple hearings held over the past few years on NCAA operations, including how the NCAA handles investigations and enforcement of its bylaws. The bipartisan bill seeks to enhance due process protections
- [Charles Widger School of Law Sports Law Negotiation Team Wins International Baseball Arbitration Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/12/charles-widger-school-of-law-sports-law-negotiation-team-wins-international-baseball-arbitration-competition/) - Three members of the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Sports Law Negotiation Team, were awarded first place at Tulane University’s 17th Annual International Baseball Arbitration Competition, held in January at Tulane’s campus in New Orleans. Third-year Law students Alex Schaff and David Brake and second-year Law student Alyssa Rodarte defeated 40 teams of law students
- [Pro League Network Partners with ProhiBet to 'Enhance' Regulatory Compliance on Alternative Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/10/pro-league-network-partners-with-prohibet-to-enhance-regulatory-compliance-on-alternative-sports/) - Pro League Network, one of the leading sports media and entertainment companies producing fun and unique sports, optimized for wagering, has announced a partnership with ProhiBet. Designed to safeguard sports integrity and ensure adherence to state-specific regulations, ProhiBet will play "a pivotal role in preventing specific individuals such as athletes, coaches, officials, and administration" from
- [Donna Lopiano and the Drake Group Applaud the 'Fair Play for Women Act'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/09/donna-lopiano-and-the-drake-group-applaud-the-fair-play-for-women-act/) - On February 7, 2024, National Girls and Women in Sports Day, U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy (CT-D) and U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12-D) introduced the Fair Play for Women Act in the 118th Congress. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MS-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) co-sponsored the legislation. Donna A. Lopiano,
- [LEGAL ANALYSIS - NLRB REGIONAL DIRECTOR DETERMINES THAT DARTMOUTH’S MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS ARE EMPLOYEES](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/08/legal-analysis-nlrb-regional-director-determines-that-dartmouths-mens-basketball-players-are-employees/) - By Christina Stylianou & Gregg Clifton of Lewis Brisbois Late last year, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team filed a petition with Region 1 of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) seeking to become union members. The petition sought to allow the 15 members of the team, excluding managers and supervisors, to join and become members of the
- [Kansas Athletics Names Sports Lawyer to AD Cabinet](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/07/kansas-athletics-names-sports-lawyer-to-ad-cabinet/) - Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff rounded-out his leadership team for Kansas Athletics earlier this month by adding Megan Walawender, Deputy Athletics Director for Compliance and Legal Affairs, to his AD Cabinet. Walawender first joined the university in 2016 as associate general counsel for the university. She now serves as Deputy AD in addition to
- [Law Firm Partners with LSU Men's Basketball Guard Jordan Wright](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/05/law-firm-partners-with-lsu-mens-basketball-guard-jordan-wright/) - Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has announced another Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal, this one with Louisiana State University's (LSU) Men's Basketball guard, Jordan Wright. The signing marks a significant milestone as the first men's basketball student-athlete to join McKernan's roster of NIL partnerships. Since the NCAA's groundbreaking decision to allow student-athletes to leverage
- [Wood County Officials Are Excited and Appreciative as They Prepare for Upcoming 2024 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Tournament at Lake Fork](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/02/wood-county-officials-are-excited-and-appreciative-as-they-prepare-for-upcoming-2024-aftco-bassmaster-elite-tournament-at-lake-fork/) - A lot of work went into bringing the upcoming 2024 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Tournament at Lake Fork to Wood County for another year. And more work remains, given that the event starts in a little more than a month, beginning February 29 and concluding March 3. Those active preparations, however, didn’t stop officials at the
- [Temple Law and Philadelphia Councilmember Partner on Groundbreaking NIL Bill for Area High Schools](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/02/01/temple-law-and-philadelphia-councilmember-partner-on-groundbreaking-nil-bill-for-area-high-schools/) - The Temple Law community, local athletes and coaches, and members of the press gathered on campus on Jan. 24 to celebrate new legislation that protects Philadelphia high school athletes in name, image and likeness (NIL) negotiations. The bill, titled Youth Name, Image, and Likeness Protection, is the product of a partnership between the Beasley School of
- [CCHA Adds Seasoned Sports Lawyer to Legal Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/31/ccha-adds-seasoned-sports-lawyer-to-legal-team/) - Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA Law) has announced the hire of Paia LaPalombara, who will join the firm’s Sports Law and Higher Education sections and assist the firm’s clients in navigating the complex landscape of NCAA compliance and regulatory issues. As a member of CCHA, LaPalombar “will play a crucial role in assisting the firm to provide clients
- [Penn Carey Law students explore issues affecting women’s equality in sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/29/penn-carey-law-students-explore-issues-affecting-womens-equality-in-sports/) - By Jay Nachman Under the guidance of Rangita De Silva De Alwis, senior adjunct professor of global leadership, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students have authored an insightful report that examines various issues concerning women’s equality in sports. “Putting Women Back in the Game” seeks to promote change and build toward a better future for women in
- [Sports Law Professor Surprises Students with Trip to Summer Olympics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/26/sports-law-professor-surprises-students-with-trip-to-summer-olympics/) - A group of Georgia State University College of Law Students are set to make history as they prepare to head to Paris, France in July for the 2024 Olympic games. The students are part of the “Legal Life of the Olympic Games” course which gives them the opportunity to study the business and legal issues
- [Dr. Ashleigh Huffman of the Institute for Sport and Social Justice to Give Keynote Address at Upcoming SRLA Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/24/dr-ashleigh-huffman-of-the-institute-for-sport-and-social-justice-to-give-keynote-address-at-upcoming-srla-conference/) - The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) will hold its annual meeting at the Kimpton Monoco Hotel in Baltimore on February 21-24, 2024. Dr. Ashleigh Huffman, Vice President of Global Engagement at the Institute for Sport and Social Justice, will give the keynote address at 12 noon on February 23. Among the notable panels are
- [Study Points to Benefits of Combining Mindfulness and Exercise; Expert IDs Five Ways to Be More Mindful While Exercising](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/23/study-points-to-benefits-of-combining-mindfulness-and-exercise-expert-ids-five-ways-to-be-more-mindful-while-exercising/) - Erika Perez, a Jungian certified life coach and founder of Re-Mindful, recently reviewed a study that was published in Mental Health and Physical Activity, which looked at the combined effects of mindfulness and exercise. Perez, who is bilingual, noted that the results suggest that when combined, mindfulness and exercise may offer tangible benefits for mental health. "It
- [U.S. Government Joins States in Challenging NCAA’s Transfer Eligibility Rule](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/22/u-s-government-joins-states-in-challenging-ncaas-transfer-eligibility-rule/) - By Jared Medrano of Jackson Lewis The U.S. Department of Justice, alongside the District of Columbia and states of Mississippi, Virginia, Minnesota, joined seven other states in their antitrust challenge against the NCAA’s transfer eligibility rule. The rule blocks some student-athletes from immediately competing after transferring between colleges and has been a recent source of contention in the world
- [Twins Elevate Guttman to Vice President and Deputy General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/20/twins-elevate-guttman-to-vice-president-and-deputy-general-counsel/) - Sports Lawyer Mari Guttman has been promoted to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel of the Minnesota Twins. Guttman joined the Twins legal department in August of 2021. Prior to that, she had a 3-year stint at the Memphis Grizzlies, where she was Associate Counsel and Special Advisor to Business Operations. Before joining the Grizzlies, Guttman
- [Sports Philanthropy Network Partners with Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg to Launch Sports Philanthropy Showcase](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/18/sports-philanthropy-network-partners-with-sports-agent-leigh-steinberg-to-launch-sports-philanthropy-showcase/) - The Sports Philanthropy Network has announced a partnership with legendary Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg to host a Sports Philanthropy Showcase as part of Steinberg’s 37th Annual Super Bowl Party at the Ahern Hotel on February 10, 2024, from Noon until 6 pm. This partnership promotes an afternoon of sports networking, entertainment, and philanthropy, bringing together thought
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Sports Lawyer Ellen Zavian, Law Professor and GC of USA LAX](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/17/sports-law-expert-podcast-features-sports-lawyer-ellen-zavian-law-professor-and-gc-of-usa-lax/) - 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
- [Day 2 Recap of NCAA Convention 2024 – Special to Sports Law Exper](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/15/day-2-recap-of-ncaa-convention-2024-special-to-sports-law-exper/) - By Kasey Nielsen and Joel Nielsen, of Bricker Graydon The second day of the NCAA Convention was as action-packed as the first, but two issues stood out. NCAA goes (back) to Washington Perhaps in a nod to its recent track record, the NCAA doubled-down on its position that federal legislation is the best avenue for
- [Mountain West Hires Sports Lawyer as Assistant Director, Governance and Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/12/mountain-west-hires-sports-lawyers-as-assistant-director-governance-and-compliance/) - The Mountain West has announced that Andrew Simms has been hired as assistant director, governance and compliance. In that role, Simms will support the day-to-day aspects of the Conference’s governance and compliance efforts. Simms comes to the Mountain West from Loyola University Chicago, where he served as a compliance assistant from August 2022 to December 2023, helping
- [Day 1 Recap of NCAA Convention 2024 - Special to Sports Law Expert](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/11/day-1-recap-of-ncaa-convention-2024-special-to-sports-law-expert/) - By Kasey Nielsen and Joel Nielsen, of Bricker Graydon What a start! Nearly every first day of the NCAA convention brings a certain flare to it, and this year was no different. Here are our key takeaways: New Division I NIL Rules to “Protect” Student-Athletes Division I approved rules that are intended to protect student-athletes
- [Rally at the NCAA Convention Set to Demand Equal Athletic Opportunity for Women](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/10/rally-at-the-ncaa-convention-set-to-demand-equal-athletic-opportunity-for-women/) - Tomorrow morning, current and former NCAA female athletes, coaches, and parents will rally outside of the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, to demand that the organization "stop discriminating against female athletes by allowing males to compete in women's sports." The rally's theme, "We Won't Back Down," reflects the determination of
- [UK Law Firm Walker Morris Advises Begbies Traynor on the Sale of Wigan Athletic FC](https://sportslawexpert.com/2021/04/02/uk-law-firm-walker-morris-advises-begbies-traynor-on-the-sale-of-wigan-athletic-fc/) - Walker Morris’ Sports and Insolvency Teams have advised Paul Stanley, Dean Watson and Gerald Krasner of Begbies Traynor on the sale of Wigan Athletic FC and its assets to Phoenix 2021 Limited. Walker Morris were instructed by Begbies Traynor who were appointed as administrators of the Wigan AFC group of companies in July 2020. Over
- [Fair Play, Foul Lawsuit: Plaintiff Strikes Out Against Public Defendants](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/09/fair-play-foul-lawsuit-plaintiff-strikes-out-against-public-defendants/) - (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 &
- [Professor: Trans Boxers Will Cause Even More Injuries to Females](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/06/professor-trans-boxers-will-cause-even-more-injuries-to-females/) - USA Boxing, the governing body of the sport in the United States, has adopted a new rule which would permit males (M2F trans athletes) to compete against women in a sport which requires competitors to inflict as much harm as possible upon their opponent by punching them in the head and body, according to George
- [Sports Lawyer Dan Lust Promoted to Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/04/sports-lawyer-dan-lust-promoted-to-counsel/) - 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
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Jani Memorich and Catherine Buchanan of McGowan PAE about Intersection of Sports and Insurance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2024/01/02/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-jani-memorich-and-catherine-buchanan-of-mcgowan-pae-about-intersection-of-sports-and-insurance/) - 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,
- [Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Extend Naming Rights Agreement](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/29/carolina-panthers-and-bank-of-america-extend-naming-rights-agreement/) - 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
- [Esports Law Show with Ellen Zavian Posts Episode Featuring CEO of USA Lacrosse](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/28/esports-law-show-with-ellen-zavian-posts-episode-featuring-ceo-of-usa-lacrosse/) - The Esports Law Show, hosted by Ellen M. Zavian, has posted a new episode, featuring Marc Riccio, CEO of USA Lacrosse. Riccio speaks with Zavian about how USA Lacrosse is “Diversifying Revenue Streams and Determining ROI.” The Esports Law Show is described as the place where sports, law, and business merge in a conversation that
- [Sports Lawyer Elevated to Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Affairs at Temple](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/27/sports-lawyer-elevated-to-director-of-compliance-and-student-athlete-affairs-at-temple/) - Nicole Repetto, who has spent over a year and a half as Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Affairs, has been promoted to Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Affairs, announced Temple University Executive Senior Associate AD/Compliance and Student Affairs Kristy Bannon. Repetto joined Temple Athletics in December 2021 as an Assistant Director of Compliance and
- [Thompson Coburn Sports Law Attorney Bob Wallace Named to Top 100 Power List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/26/thompson-coburn-sports-law-attorney-bob-wallace-named-to-top-100-power-list/) - 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
- [Hogan Lovells represents Michele Kang in acquisition of the London City Lionesses Football Club](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/21/hogan-lovells-represents-michele-kang-in-acquisition-of-the-london-city-lionesses-football-club/) - 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
- [Drake Group Presents an Alternative Framework for NCAA Governance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/20/drake-group-presents-an-alternative-framework-for-ncaa-governance/) - From the Drake Group: On December 5, 2023, NCAA President Baker proposed a new Division I tier in which schools would be required to pay at least 50 percent of their male and female athletes a minimum of $30,000 annually and have no limits on how much schools could pay individual athletes for use of
- [Nelson Mullins Sports Law Attorney Jay Fee Recognized for His Work in the Field](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/19/nelson-mullins-sports-law-attorney-jay-fee-recognized-for-his-work-in-the-field/) - Boston Magazine has recognized sports lawyer Jay Fee of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as one of the region's top lawyers. Fee concentrates his practice in sports business law. He is co-chair of the firm's Sports & Entertainment Law Industry Group, which serves entities such as colleges and universities, corporations, professional sports franchises, franchise
- [THE NCAA LEGAL DRAMA CONTINUES: 14-DAY TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER BECOMES JOINT MOTION REQUESTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PERMITTING TWO-TIME TRANSFER ATHLETES TO PLAY DESPITE NCAA RULE](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/18/the-ncaa-legal-drama-continues-14-day-temporary-restraining-order-becomes-joint-motion-requesting-preliminary-injunction-permitting-two-time-transfer-athletes-to-play-despite-ncaa-rule/) - By Christina Stylianou & Gregg E. Clifton In a fast moving series of legal actions and agreements involving the NCAA and the state attorneys general from Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia, the NCAA and the seven plaintiff states have now filed a joint motion seeking to convert the recent temporary restraining order
- [Stellenbosch University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Sports Law Expert Ken Shropshire](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/15/stellenbosch-university-awards-honorary-doctorate-to-sports-law-expert-ken-shropshire/) - Stellenbosch University (SU) recently awarded an honorary doctorate to leading sports law and sports business expert Professor Kenneth Shropshire. Shropshire, who is from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, received the degree Doctor of Commerce, honoris causa, on Thursday (14 December 2023) at the graduation ceremony for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
- [NCAA Suspends Transfer Eligibility Rule After Court Ruling](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/14/ncaa-suspends-transfer-eligibility-rule-after-court-ruling/) - By Jared Medrano of Jackson Lewis A federal court ruling has forced the NCAA to suspend its transfer eligibility rule, bringing temporary relief to college athletes seeking to transfer schools without sitting out a year of competition. The rule, which requires certain Division I athletes who transfer schools to defer a year of competitive eligibility, was challenged in
- [SERMA® and Hackney Publications Partner, SERMA Sets Sights on Growing the Community of Risk Managers that Operate in the Sports Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/13/serma-and-hackney-publications-partner-serma-sets-sights-on-growing-the-community-of-risk-managers-that-operate-in-the-sports-industry/) - 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
- [Tennessee Law School Spotlights a Student Seeking a Career in Sports Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/12/tennessee-law-school-spotlights-a-student-seeking-a-career-in-sports-law/) - In her time at UT Law, 3L Bryce Bradley has thoughtfully selected courses and experiences that marry her two loves: sports and business. As she approaches graduation this spring, she is well-prepared for a career in sports law. A Family-Inspired Interest in Entrepreneurship, Sports “My family has an entrepreneurial spirit that goes back several generations,”
- [D.C. United Hires Sports Lawyer Caleb Shreve as Assistant General Manager](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/11/d-c-united-hires-sports-lawyer-caleb-shreve-as-assistant-general-manager/) - 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.
- [THE FINAL LEG OF THE NCAA’S AMATEURISM MODEL BUCKLES UNDER THE ASSOCIATION’S YEAR-END PROPOSAL TO MEMBER SCHOOLS](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/06/the-final-leg-of-the-ncaas-amateurism-model-buckles-under-the-associations-year-end-proposal-to-member-schools/) - By Christina Stylianou & Gregg E. Clifton Following a three-year spell of changes in college sports and increased pressure to adapt its policies under the weight of aggressive state legislation and mounting litigation, the NCAA has now issued a proposal that acknowledges the cracks in the NCAA’s longstanding amateurism model. In a multi-page letter to his Division I
- [Seven Professional Sports Leagues and International Federations Hold Seventh Joint Session to Advance the Health and Safety of Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/05/seven-professional-sports-leagues-and-international-federations-hold-seventh-joint-session-to-advance-the-health-and-safety-of-sports/) - 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
- [Legal Teams for the Houston Rockets/Houston Dynamo to Host CLE and Networking Event on December 13 before the Rockets Game](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/12/04/legal-teams-for-the-houston-rockets-houston-dynamo-to-host-networking-event-on-december-13-at-rockets-game/) - If you live in Texas and you ever wondered what it takes to break into the sports law industry, there may be no better opportunity to find out then by attending a CLE event December 13 at the Toyota Center in Houston. The event, entitled “Game Changers: A Comprehensive Look at Opportunities in Sports Law,”
- [To Compete or Not to Compete: The Impact of Prohibiting National Non-Compete Agreements in Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/29/to-compete-or-not-to-compete-the-impact-of-prohibiting-national-non-compete-agreements-in-sports/) - (Editor's Note: The following is shared from the pages of Sports Litigation Alert. The Alert features an archive of more 5,000 sports law case summaries and articles, the largest of its kind in the industry. To subscribe, visit here.) By Katelyn Kohler On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a significant move by
- [The Downside of Being a Successful Sports Lawyer?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/27/the-downside-of-being-a-successful-sports-lawyer/) - By Darren Heitner Is there such a thing as doing too much to brand yourself in a particular niche? It’s a question I have been asking myself occasionally as of late. Let me give you some background. Going into law school, I was certain I wanted to be a sports agent. I spent years building
- [Canes Connection Named 'Official' NIL Collective of University of Miami Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/24/canes-connection-named-official-nil-collective-of-university-of-miami-athletics/) - The University of Miami Athletics announced last week that Canes Connection is now its Official Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Collective. Legends, which manages corporate sponsorships and multimedia rights for UM Athletics, facilitated the partnership with Canes Connection. “We are excited to announce that Canes Connection is our Official NIL Collective,” Vice President/Director of Athletics
- [A Plea for Congressional Intervention Into the Athlete Protection Systems of the United States Tennis Association](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/22/a-plea-for-congressional-intervention-into-the-athlete-protection-systems-of-the-united-states-tennis-association/) - Respectfully submitted by Marci A. Hamilton, Esq., CEO, CHILD USA Nancy Hogshead, Esq., CEO, Champion Women Robert Allard, Esq., Corsiglia, McMahon and Allard, LLP Urgent Call to Congress: Protecting Athletes from Sexual Abuse in Tennis We are writing to bring to your attention a critical issue that demands immediate action from Congress: the pervasive problem
- [Loeb Guides U.S. Women's National Team Legends in Establishing Professional Women’s Soccer Team in the Bay Area](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/20/loeb-guides-u-s-womens-national-team-legends-in-establishing-professional-womens-soccer-team-in-the-bay-area/) - Loeb & Loeb represented former U.S. Women's National Team players Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton and Aly Wagner in their efforts to bring a National Women’s Soccer League franchise team to the San Francisco Bay Area. The new franchise, co-founded by global investment firm Sixth Street in partnership with Brandi, Danielle, Leslie and Aly,
- [Formula 1 Las Vegas Issues Controversial Statement After Shutting Down Track](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/18/formula-1-las-vegas-issues-controversial-statement-after-shutting-down-track/) - Renee Wilm, CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1, today issued the following statement: “Our top priority at Formula 1 is the safety and security of our drivers, employees, and fans. Responsibility for the oversight of a Formula 1 event falls with Formula 1 as the commercial rights
- [Solar Company Sponsors Team USA Cross Country Skiing Athlete Ava Thurston](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/17/solar-company-sponsors-team-usa-cross-country-skiing-athlete-ava-thurston/) - Green Lantern Solar, a leading renewable energy development and finance company focusing on commercial solar and energy storage systems, has announced its sponsorship of Ava Thurston, a promising talent on the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. Thurston, a native of Green Lantern Solar’s “hometown” Waterbury, Vermont, and a member of the Dartmouth College ski
- [Sun Belt Conference Partners with ProhiBet for Sports Wagering Monitoring and Regulatory Compliance Software](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/16/sun-belt-conference-partners-with-prohibet-for-sports-wagering-monitoring-and-regulatory-compliance-software/) - The Sun Belt Conference has partnered with U.S. Integrity and ProhiBet to enhance sports wagering monitoring efforts and provide educational resources to its student-athletes, coaches, staff and officials. “The Sun Belt Conference is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of competition across all of our sponsored sports,” said Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill. “Our partnership
- [Other Sports Law Programs Deserving Mention in Our Top Twenty List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/15/other-sports-law-programs-deserving-mention-in-our-top-twenty-list/) - Inevitably, when you launch any review of leading academic programs, some worthy programs will be left out. Case in point, the work Hackney Publications recently published: “Top Twenty Sports Law Programs You Need to Know About” There are three programs we would like to share with our followers Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
- [Texas A&M Parts Ways with Jimbo Fisher: What If There Were Lawyers?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/13/texas-am-parts-ways-with-jimbo-fisher-what-if-there-were-lawyers/) - By Christian Dennie Over the weekend, Texas A&M University (“A&M”) announced the termination of head football coach, Jimbo Fisher, without cause. The headlines have invariably included a reference to the more than $76 million buyout included as liquidated damages in Fisher’s employment agreement. The buyout includes a payment of $19.2 million within sixty (60) days
- [Thought Leadership from Harvard Law School’s Visiting Speakers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/10/thought-leadership-from-harvard-law-schools-visiting-speakers/) - By Alec Winshel, Harvard Law Student (2025) Winter is nearly here. Harvard Law School’s campus is covered in a thin layer of yellow leaves dampened by yesterday’s rain. Students rub their hands together as they walk into the Caspersen Student Center and their iced coffees have been replaced with steaming cups. The arrival chilly weather
- [Competition for Control of College-Athletes Enters New Playing Field](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/09/competition-for-control-of-college-athletes-enters-new-playing-field/) - By Thomas L. Petriccione, of Jackson Lewis November 7, 2023 may become a monumental day in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It is the first day of a potentially groundbreaking hearing. Region 21 of the National Labor Relations Board will be hearing a case brought by members of the football, men’s basketball,
- [FIFA General Counsel Is Hiring - Multiple Opportunities](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/08/fifa-general-counsel-is-hiring-multiple-opportunities/) - From Curtis Franks, General Counsel of FIFA: "I'm Hiring! If you would like to join my team at FIFA and help execute the world's largest sporting event ever, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico & USA , then check out the 6 job postings below and apply today! #fifa #fifaworldcup #hiring #legal https://jobs.fifa.com/ Director of Legal - Mexico: https://lnkd.in/gN7z8V7Z Sr. Counsel,
- [Governor Announces Plan to Bring Sports Betting to Oklahoma](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/07/governor-announces-plan-to-bring-sports-betting-to-oklahoma/) - Governor Kevin Stitt has announced his plan to make sports betting a reality in Oklahoma. The Governor’s plan, which would allow Oklahomans to place in-person bets at gaming sites operated by federally recognized tribes, would protect tribal investments in brick-and-mortar facilities. The plan would also allow Oklahomans to place bets on their mobile devices on
- [BakerHostetler Points to 'Key Takeaways from Congressional NIL Hearings'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/03/bakerhostetler-points-to-key-takeaways-from-congressional-nil-hearings/) - By Ronald B. Gaither Jr., Elizabeth G. McCurrach and Sydney W. Park After the 10th hearing before Congress regarding name, image and likeness (NIL), a federal NIL law is no closer to the finish line. On Oct. 17, six witnesses — NCAA President Charlie Baker, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, United States National Team gymnast Trinity
- [Knight Commission to Host 'New CFP Revenues: A Billion-Dollar Opportunity to Reset Priorities and Build a Better Model' on November 17](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/02/knight-commission-to-host-new-cfp-revenues-a-billion-dollar-opportunity-to-reset-priorities-and-build-a-better-model-on-november-17/) - The Knight Commission will share an update on collegiate athletics on November 17, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (EST). Its announcement and link to register follows below: "Projected new and uncommitted annual revenue will soon exceed more than a billion dollars from an expanded 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) and more lucrative conference media
- [Bill Introduced Allowing International Student-Athletes to Enter into NIL Deals](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/11/01/bill-introduced-allowing-international-student-athletes-to-enter-into-nil-deals/) - By Elyse Ponterio On October 17th, Republican Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska introduced a bill alongside Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut to allow international student-athletes to be able to receive money from name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.[2] Currently, international student athletes cannot profit from their NIL due to visa restrictions. This bill, called the Name
- [College Sports Law Competition Is Open to Law and other Graduate Students from Non-Law programs](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/30/college-sports-law-competition-is-open-to-law-and-other-graduate-students-from-non-law-programs/) - Law students and graduate students from non-law programs are invited to register for the 2nd Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition taking place on Zoom (no travel) February 23-24, 2024. Details and registration link at this website (don’t miss the website drop-down tabs with additional info): https://law.uiowa.edu/experiential-learning/college-athletics-infractions-hearing-competition The competition simulates the NCAA Committee on Infractions
- [NHL suspends Player 41 games for Violating League's Sports Wagering Rules](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/28/nhl-suspends-player-41-games-for-violating-leagues-sports-wagering-rules/) - The National Hockey League announced Thursday that it has suspended NHL Player Shane Pinto for 41 games for activities relating to sports wagering. The League's investigation found no evidence that Pinto made any wagers on NHL games. The NHL considers this matter closed, absent the emergence of new information, and will have no further comment. Statement from
- [Ohio University to Co-host American Football Summit at International Partner Institution in Germany](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/27/ohio-university-to-co-host-american-football-summit-at-international-partner-institution-in-germany/) - In advance of the National Football League (NFL) games in Frankfurt, Ohio University and its partner institution, the University of Bayreuth in Germany, will jointly host the first American Football Summit in Germany at the University of Bayreuth campus on Nov. 2, 2023. As part of the summit, OHIO Professor of Sports Business David Ridpath
- [Former NFL Player Has ‘Tort’ Case Against Chargers and League Dismissed on Preemption Grounds](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/26/former-nfl-player-has-tort-case-against-chargers-and-league-dismissed-on-preemption-grounds/) - (Editor's Note: What is shared here is one of 13 articles from the latest Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical.) By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer In a September 21, 2023 decision, the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted a motion to dismiss by the NFL and
- [Andrew Lehrer Named General Counsel of Rhode Island FC](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/23/andrew-lehrer-named-general-counsel-of-rhode-island-fc/) - Sports Lawyer Andrew Lehrer has been named General Counsel of Rhode Island FC, a soccer franchise set to compete in the United Soccer League in 2024. “Rhode Island has an incredible, diverse soccer culture,” Lehrer said. “These are exciting times as the club begins to engage with the community and bring people together through the
- [Hogan Lovells Secures NCAA Enforcement Win for University of Kansas Men’s Basketball](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/20/hogan-lovells-secures-ncaa-enforcement-win-for-university-of-kansas-mens-basketball/) - Hogan Lovells secured a major victory on behalf of the University of Kansas, successfully defending the university and the Jayhawks’ men’s basketball and football programs against potentially draconian sanctions for alleged NCAA recruiting and benefits violations asserted by the NCAA’s Independent Accountability Review Process enforcement arm. This multi-year investigation and litigation was triggered by a
- [U.S. Senator Sends Letter to NCAA President About Association's Stance on Trans Issue](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/19/u-s-senator-sends-letter-to-ncaa-president-about-associations-stance-on-trans-issue/) - U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (Missouri) sent the following letter NCAA President Charlie Baker yesterday, questioning the association's policy about permitting transgender athletes in the locker room with biological female athletes. It reads as follows: Yesterday you testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on issues in collegiate athletics. Arguably none is more important than the safety
- [Arthur Bryant of Bailey Glasser Joins Sports Law Expert Podcast as a Guest](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/18/arthur-bryant-of-bailey-glasser-joins-sports-law-expert-podcast-as-a-guest/) - Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Arthur H. Bryant of Bailey Glasser, who is arguably the nation’s foremost plaintiffs’ attorney in the area of Title IX. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of
- [Drake Group Examines Congressional Efforts to Alleviate the NIL Chaos](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/17/drake-group-examines-congressional-efforts-to-alleviate-the-nil-chaos/) - The Drake Group has released an executive summary of key elements and comments on each of seven legislative initiatives announced thus far in the 118th Congress. There are currently eight federal bills or bill discussion drafts related to college athletes’ rights to monetize their names, images, and likenesses (NILs) via employment outside their colleges and
- [Sport and Recreation Management Program at University of Iowa Hosts College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/16/sport-and-recreation-management-program-at-university-of-iowa-hosts-college-athletics-infractions-hearing-competition/) - The University of Iowa Sports Law Professor Dan Matheson, J.D. has announced the launch of the University of Iowa College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition, which is co-hosted by the University of Iowa College of Law and the school’s Sport and Recreation Management program, The competition closely simulates NCAA Committee on Infractions hearings and will put
- [Hackney Publications Changes Name of My Legal Bookie to Legal Issues in Sports Betting, Announces Professors Gil Fried and Justin L. Davis as Co-Editors](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/14/hackney-publications-changes-name-of-my-legal-bookie-to-legal-issues-in-sports-betting-announces-professors-gil-fried-and-justin-l-davis-as-co-editors/) - Hackney Publications has announced that My Legal Bookie, a quarterly publication that reports on the legal side of the sports betting industry, is changing its name to Legal Issues in Sports Betting, as well as naming two co-Editors from the academic community. Subscriptions are free at the site. University of West Florida Professor Gil Fried
- [Second Season of Ithaca College Sports Media’s Talking Title IX and College Sports Podcast Underway](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/13/second-season-of-ithaca-college-sports-medias-talking-title-ix-and-college-sports-podcast-underway/) - The Ithaca College Sports Media's Talking Title IX and College Sports Podcast has started its second season. Recent episodes featured co-founders of WomenX Mary Ciampo and Tiffany Bullock, J.D., along with intern Arla Davis talking about the DemandIX Campaign; legal scholars Dave McCardle (School of Law at Stirling University) and Sylvia de Mars (Newcastle School
- [Law Firm and Sexual Abuse Advocates Urge Congress to Investigate the US Tennis Association Over Its Failure to Protect Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/12/law-firm-and-sexual-abuse-advocates-urge-congress-to-investigate-the-us-tennis-association-over-its-failure-to-protect-athletes/) - Backed by dozens of documents from the US Tennis Association (USTA) "showing a callous disregard for the safety of athletes," leading sexual abuse advocates are calling for Congressional intervention and an investigation into USTA leadership. Nancy Hogshead, Olympic champion, civil rights lawyer, and CEO of Champion Women, a nonprofit providing legal advocacy for girls and
- [Five More Sports Law Programs from the ‘Top Twenty You Need to Know About’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/10/five-more-sports-law-programs-from-the-top-twenty-you-need-to-know-about/) - Here are another five sports law programs from the article, "Top Twenty Sports Law Programs You Need to Know About." (6) University of Florida Levin College of Law A fast-riser over the last few years, the University of Florida (“U.F.”) Levin College of Law is a force to be reckoned with in the Florida legal
- [Seton Hall Law School Fourth Annual Sports Law Symposium: Money in Sports - The Year of Investment in Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/09/seton-hall-law-school-fourth-annual-sports-law-symposium-money-in-sports-the-year-of-investment-in-sports/) - Seton Hall University will hold its Fourth Annual Sports Law Symposium on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Presented by the Seton Hall Law School Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment & Sports (GHamES) Initiative and the Entertainment & Sports Law Society, the theme for this year’s Symposium, the first fully in person event, is
- [Florida Politician and FSU Grad Threatens NCAA with Legal Action over Transfer: 'Reverse Course on FSU Darrell Jackson’s Eligibility Decision Now'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/08/florida-politician-and-fsu-grad-threatens-ncaa-with-legal-action-over-transfer-reverse-course-on-fsu-darrell-jacksons-eligibility-decision-now/) - On Friday, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement advocating for the NCAA to reverse course on Florida State University Defensive Tackle Darrell Jackson’s hardship waiver and make him eligible to play immediately due to recent reports that the NCAA granted eligibility to University of North Carolina Wide Receiver Tez Walker. CFO Jimmy
- [Court Finds Plaintiff’s Experience as Risk Taker Undercut Her Legal Claim at Adventure Park](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/05/court-finds-plaintiffs-experience-as-risk-taker-undercut-her-legal-claim-at-adventure-park/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is a case summary from Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical. Besides sharing the latest news and analysis, subscribers to the Alert have access to a searchable archive of close to 5,000 original case summaries and articles.) By Courtney E. Dunn, of Segal McCambridge Plaintiff Courtney Barrett was
- [Sports Lawyer Matt Eisler of Hogan Lovells names Law360 MVP](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/04/sports-lawyer-matt-eisler-of-hogan-lovells-names-law360-mvp/) - Coming on the heels of its sports practice group being recognized three times in the last four years as a Law360 Practice Group of the Year, Hogan Lovells has announced that the head of that group, sports lawyer Matt Eisler, has achieved individual recognition as a Sports & Betting MVP from the media organization. Eisler has been
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Dr. Gil Fried, University of West Florida Sport Management Professor and Crowd Safety Expert](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/10/03/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-dr-gil-fried-university-of-west-florida-sport-management-professor-and-crowd-safety-expert/) - Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Dr. Gil Fried of the University of West Florida, a leading sports law professor and nationally known expert in the field of crowd safety and facility safety. The podcast segment can be listened to at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Dr--Gil-Fried--of-the-University-of-West-Florida-e2a09a5 Going forward, those
- [Chicago Bulls Add Arizona State University Sports Law Grad](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/30/chicago-bulls-add-arizona-state-university-sports-law-grad/) - Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President – Basketball Operations Arturas Karnišovas has announced several new additions this week, including Zoe Lamb as the Coordinator of Team Operations and Family Engagement. Lamb's new role includes a focus on programming and enhancing the experience for the families and spouses of the players, coaches and basketball operations staff.
- [Carolina Panthers Announce Law Firm Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/29/carolina-panthers-announce-law-firm-partner/) - The Carolina Panthers and George Sink Injury Lawyers have announced a new partnership today making George Sink Injury Lawyers the Official Injury Law Firm of the Carolina Panthers. "Panthers fans will soon begin seeing the partnership online, during radio broadcasts, community events, and on TV, including pre-game shows in both English and Spanish such as
- [Sports Law Professor John Grady Presented with Prestigious Award](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/28/sports-law-professor-john-grady-presented-with-prestigious-award/) - John Grady’s path to being a sport management researcher and professor started in a not-so-typical place: law school. While attending Florida State’s law school, he attended a guest lecture from a sport management professor working on trademark issues with team logos and other sports law issues. At the end of the presentation, she invited students
- [Five Sports Law Programs from the 'Top Twenty You Need to Know About'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/27/five-sports-law-programs-from-the-top-twenty-you-need-to-know-about/) - (Editor’s Note: What follows is an excerpt from an article written over the summer by Attorney Hayes Rule for Sports Litigation Alert about the “Top Twenty Sports Law programs You Need to Know About.”) Many aspiring lawyers want to utilize their legal training in the sports industry. “Sports law,” at its core, is the
- [Spencer Fane Sports Lawyer Opines on Potential Cost of Terminating Contract of College Football Coach](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/26/spencer-fane-sports-lawyer-opines-on-potential-cost-of-terminating-contract-of-college-football-coach/) - Spencer Fane attorney Peter Goplerud was recently quoted in an MLive.com article examining the ongoing controversy surrounding Michigan Sate football coach Mel Tucker. In the piece, The $75 Million Legal Questions of a Potential Michigan State-Mel Tucker Split, Peter spoke with MLive’s Kyle Austin about the costly payout the university might have to make to terminate Tucker following sexual harassment
- [SIU Athletics Hires Former Sports Law Professor as Compliance Director](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/25/siu-athletics-hires-former-sports-law-professor-as-compliance-director/) - Southern Illinois University has announced the hiring of Massey Arnold as an associate athletic director for compliance and internal affairs. Arnold spent the last two years working at Division II McKendree as a senior compliance administrator with responsibilities in internal operations, athletic facilities and game management. Prior to that, he worked from 2015-21 at Lindenwood University.
- [Kevin Durant Participates in Boardroom's Launch of Sports Agency](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/23/kevin-durant-participates-in-boardrooms-launch-of-sports-agency/) - Boardroom has announced the launch of Boardroom Advisory, a sports agency. Co-founder Rich Kleiman and the executive team at Boardroom will helm the initiative, and NBA superstar Kevin Durant will participate in the business. The agency, which bills itself as an "advisory arm," will operate on a yearly fee structure and work with athletes, executives, and brands "to
- [Seattle Sounders Are Looking for a Associate General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/21/seattle-sounders-are-looking-for-a-associate-general-counsel/) - From Maya Mendoza-Exstrom, Chief Operating Officer and attorney with the Seattle Sounders FC: We are building up our legal team ahead of an amazing few years of growth for Seattle Sounders FC -- incredible opportunity to work with us in our mission to create moments, enrich lives and unify through soccer. We are a values
- [MSU Must Adopt the Russell Rule to Improve Its Attitude and Behavior Toward Women](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/20/msu-must-adopt-the-russell-rule-to-improve-its-attitude-and-behavior-toward-women/) - By Scott Hirko, Ph.D. Last week, my friend, a fellow Michigan State alum who now lives in Australia, asked: “why does this keep happening at MSU?” It’s been a difficult road the past 20 years as an alumni of a school repeatedly involved in, covering up, dismissing, or fighting against sexual harassment and abuse within
- [Company is Named 'Official Tequila of Louisiana State University;' Something Is Off](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/19/company-is-named-official-tequila-of-louisiana-state-university-something-is-off/) - I have nothing against Tequila as I have been known to occasionally imbibe in the spirt. But it certainly seemed weird to see that LSU has embraced NOËL Family Distillery and its luxury tequila of the same name as the official tequila of LSU Athletics in Baton Rouge. "Fans at Tiger Stadium will kick off the upcoming football
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Courtney Dunn of Segal McCambridge About Her Rise as a Successful Sports Lawyer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/18/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-courtney-dunn-of-segal-mccambridge-about-her-rise-as-a-successful-sports-lawyer/) - Hackney Publications announced today the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Courtney Dunn of Segal McCambridge, who discusses her budding sports law practice and her path along the way. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live can
- [Forum on Entertainment & Sports Industries Set for October 5-7 in Las Vegas](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/16/forum-on-entertainment-sports-industries-set-for-october-5-7-in-las-vegas/) - The 45th Annual Conference of the Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries will be held October 5 to October 7 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The conference is jointly supported by the Section of State and Local Government Law. As part of this collaboration, the conference offers a diverse range of Continuing
- [Spencer Fane Officially Launches Sports Law Practice, Expanding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Work](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/15/spencer-fane-officially-launches-sports-law-practice-expanding-name-image-and-likeness-nil-work/) - Spencer Fane LLP iannounced yesterday the formal launch of its Sports Law team, led by attorneys Peter Goplerud, Loren Mulraine, and James Crumlin. Comprising lawyers who have experience in corporate law, entertainment, higher education, intellectual property, and labor and employment, the group already has significant experiences in key aspects of name, image, and likeness (NIL) practice. The team handles legal
- [High-Profile Sports Agent Cameron Weiss Dies from Cancer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/14/high-profile-sports-agent-cameron-weiss-dies-from-cancer/) - Dynamic Sports Group has announced the passing of its founder, Cameron Weiss, releasing a statement about his death earlier this week. Weiss, 38, was both an NFL and MLB agent who founded DSG in 2019. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Cameron Weiss, our dear friend and business
- [Thompson Coburn Partner Bob Wallace Interviews Sports Journalist about 2023 NFL Season on After the Buzzer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/13/thompson-coburn-partner-bob-wallace-interviews-sports-journalist-about-2023-nfl-season-on-after-the-buzzer/) - In a conversation between Thompson Coburn Partner Bob Wallace and retired sports journalist Jim Thomas on "After the Buzzer," the two men discuss the upcoming NFL season and share their thoughts on teams, players, surprises, and potential disappointments. Wallace is the chair of the Sports Law practice at Thompson Coburn. After the Buzzer is a smart, probative
- [Embattled MSU Coach Releases Statement, Defending Himself Against Sexual Harassment Allegations](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/12/embattled-msu-coach-releases-statement-defending-himself-against-sexual-harassment-allegations/) - Michigan State University Head Football Mel Tucker has released a statement through his attorney, defending himself against allegations he sexually harassed anti-rape, anti-sexual harassment educator Brenda Tracy, who was on campus investigating MSU's culture. Tucker’s statement, released by his attorney Jennifer Belveal, follows: “Brenda Tracy’s allegations of harassment are completely false. The proceedings initiated by
- [Seventeen Veteran Baseball Scouts Sue Baseball for Age Discrimination](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/11/seventeen-veteran-baseball-scouts-sue-baseball-for-age-discrimination/) - (Editor's Note: Below is an excerpt from an article from the most recent Sports Litigation Alert. The author, Ed Edmonds, is a Professor Emeritus of Law at the Notre Dame Law School. His scholarly interests include labor and antitrust issues in baseball.) By Ed Edmonds Seventeen veteran baseball scouts[1] filed an Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- [Western Michigan Brings Administrator with Legal Background to Athletic Department](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/08/western-michigan-brings-administrator-with-legal-background-to-athletic-department/) - Western Michigan Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced the fire of Laura LeDuc as the Assistant Athletic Director, Administration/Chief of Staff. LeDuc will serve in the newly defined role of Assistant Athletic Director for Administration. In this role, she will oversee day-to-day operations for the Athletic Director's office, while also being responsible for handling
- [Florida State’s Refusal to Elevate Women’s Lacrosse to Varsity Status Prompts Title IX Allegations](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/07/florida-states-refusal-to-elevate-womens-lacrosse-to-varsity-status-prompts-title-ix-allegations/) - (Editor's note: The following article is reprinted from Sports Litigation Alert, a subscription-based publication that has been produced for 20 years and features a searchable archive of close to 5,000 articles and case summaries.) By Ellen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D., Senior Writer, and Professor, Sports Media, Roy H. Park School of Communications, Ithaca College The question
- [Sports Law Professor Gary Chester Presents 6-Credit CLE](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/06/sports-law-professor-gary-chester-presents-6-credit-cle/) - Sports Law Professor Gary Chester, who is also a senior writer for Hackney Publications, will be presenting a six-credit Continuing Legal Education course entitled “How the Law is Shaping the Future of Sports” in Atlanta on September 19, 2023. The course is provided by the Georgia State Bar and the Professional Education Group. Chester will
- [LEAD1 Shares Plans for its Upcoming 2023 Annual Fall Meeting: Shaping the Future of College Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/05/lead1-shares-plans-for-its-upcoming-2023-annual-fall-meeting-shaping-the-future-of-college-athletics/) - The LEAD1 Association, in some form or fashion, has been around for decades. But there have been few meetings by the organization, which represents college sports' largest athletic departments, that has attracted as much anticipation as the Annual Fall Meeting, scheduled for later this month in Washington, D.C. In response to the evolving landscape of
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast features Bricker Graydon's Kasey Nielsen and Joel Nielsen on Legal Issues in College Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/04/sports-law-expert-podcast-features-bricker-graydons-kasey-nielsen-and-joel-nielsen-on-legal-issues-in-college-athletics/) - Hackney Publications has announced the release of the latest episode of Sports Law Expert Podcast, which features Kasey Nielsen and Joel Nielsen of Bricker Graydon, who discuss legal issues in collegiate athletics. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live can
- [World Boxing Appoints Professor Jack Anderson as First Ethics Chief](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/09/01/world-boxing-appoints-professor-jack-anderson-as-first-ethics-chief/) - World Boxing, the new international federation established to ensure boxing "stays at the heart of the Olympic Movement," has announced the appointment of Professor Jack Anderson as its first Ethics Chief. Anderson has more than 25 years’ experience in legal practice and sports arbitration. He is currently the legal counsel in integrity regulation at Racing
- [Segal McCambridge Defends Spoliation Motion in Go-Kart Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/31/segal-mccambridge-defends-spoliation-motion-in-go-kart-case/) - Segal McCambridge Shareholder Carla Varriale-Barker and Associate Marie-Victoire Wickers recently blocked a motion seeking an order striking Tiki Action Park, LLC’s answer or precluding it from presenting evidence due to alleged spoliation of evidence. In Sparks v. Tiki Action Park, LLC, (Index Number 609800/2020, Supreme Court, Suffolk County), Plaintiffs commenced a negligence action arising out of personal injuries allegedly sustained
- [Stopping Coach Abuse of College Athletes - A Webinar Set for September 21](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/30/stopping-coach-abuse-of-college-athletes-a-webinar-set-for-september-21/) - The Drake Group Education Fund will host a webinar on Thursday, September 21, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST that addresses "Coach Abuse of College Athletes - Are Coach Training, Certification, and Conduct Policies the Answer?" The webinar is described as follows: "A stellar line-up of current and former coach, athletic administrator, and pedagogy experts will examine
- [Morgan Lewis Establishes 2026 World Cup Initiative](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/29/morgan-lewis-establishes-2026-world-cup-initiative/) - In anticipation of "the many business opportunities and complex legal and regulatory challenges" that will emerge from FIFA World Cup 26TM, Morgan Lewis has assembled a multidisciplinary 2026 World Cup Initiative to "advise companies on the business potential of the global sporting event, while helping them manage risks and navigate compliance across the three host
- [Hermoso Challenges Soccer Official's Claim that Kiss Was Consensual](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/28/hermoso-challenges-soccer-officials-claim-that-kiss-was-consensual/) - The furor over Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales' aggressive kiss of women's national team player Jennifer Hermoso continued to build over the weekend after Rubiales suggested he would not resign. Hermoso, who has been very quiet throughout the controversy, then issued a statement hat she felt “vulnerable and the victim of an aggression. “I
- [SFA President Luis Rubiales Needs to Go. Now.](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/26/luis-rubiales-needs-to-go-now/) - What follows is the statement of Safe Sport International, one of many statements from the international community, regarding Spanish Football Association President Luis Rubiales, whose ongoing behavior toward female athletes is finally being called into question after he forcibly kissed a member of the Women's National Team after the team won the World Cup: "Safe Sport
- [Stinson Beefs Up Sports Law Practice Group with Addition of Larson](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/25/stinson-beefs-up-sports-law-practice-group-with-addition-of-larson/) - Stinson LLP has announced the hiring of Dwight Larson, who rejoins the firm as a partner focusing, to some degree, on sports construction matters. Larson has over three decades of experience helping clients adapt to changing business, government policy and legal landscapes. He frequently works with construction contractors on complex matters involving energy projects, large and
- [Reggie Bush's Attorneys Explain Defamation Lawsuit](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/24/reggie-bushs-attorneys-explain-defamation-lawsuit/) - Former collegiate star and NFL All-Pro Reggie Bush, through his counsel at McCathern, PLLC and Ben Crump Law, filed a lawsuit yesterday in Marion County, Indiana against the NCAA. The lawsuit is based on the NCAA "maliciously attacking his character through a completely false and highly offensive statement that was widely reported in the media
- [Starnes Davis Florie Adds Feig to Firm’s Collegiate Sports Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/23/starnes-davis-florie-adds-feig-to-firms-collegiate-sports-group/) - Starnes Davis Florie LLP has announced the hiring of Daniel Feig, who will join its Collegiate Sports Group. Feig’s practice will be focused on higher education, particularly collegiate sports and representation in NCAA compliance matters, internal investigations, and Title IX reviews, as well as Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Collective reviews, audits, and organizational improvements. “We
- [Play Ball! The State of Professional Sports: An Evening with Lew Wolff & Pierce O'Donnell](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/22/play-ball-the-state-of-professional-sports-an-evening-with-lew-wolff-pierce-odonnell/) - The world of professional sports is constantly evolving, from skyrocketing salaries to the intimate experiences of fans. On September 28, 2023, executives within the sports industry will have a unique opportunity to delve into these subjects with two industry leaders: Lew Wolff, Chairman Emeritus of the Oakland Athletics, and Pierce O'Donnell of Greenberg Glusker. Lew
- [Marquette Sports Law Grad Named Director of Athletic Compliance at Minnesota, to report to GC's Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/21/marquette-sports-law-grad-named-director-of-athletic-compliance-at-minnesota-to-report-to-gcs-office/) - The University of Minnesota Office of the General Counsel has announced the hiring of Kevin Gomer as the Director of Athletic Compliance. In this role, Gomer will report to the University's General Counsel and is responsible for overseeing all compliance efforts related to NCAA, Big Ten, and WCHA rules at the University of Minnesota. Gomer
- [Law Firm Named Official Personal Injury Law Firm of the Los Angeles Chargers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/19/law-firm-named-official-personal-injury-law-firm-of-the-los-angeles-chargers/) - Wilshire Law Firm is now the exclusive Official Personal Injury Law Firm of the Los Angeles Chargers, it was announced today. As the Chargers official personal injury law firm, Wilshire Law Firm will be the presenting partner of the _Chargers Injury Report _and have a variety of in-stadium assets that include signage and a season-long activation
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights National Association of Athletics Compliance President and Brown University AVP Shoshanna Engel Lewis](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/17/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-national-association-of-athletics-compliance-president-and-brown-university-avp-shoshanna-engel-lewis/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Shoshanna Engel Lewis, President of National Association of Athletics Compliance (NAAC) and Assistant Vice President at Brown University is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live
- ['The Path Forward' – A letter to NCAA members from President Charlie Baker](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/16/the-path-forward-a-letter-to-ncaa-members-from-president-charlie-baker/) - We are in an unprecedented era for college sports. The environment is rapidly shifting culturally, politically, legally and financially. To address the challenges ahead, the NCAA needs to make real change. At my direction and that of the Board of Governors, the NCAA national office and membership have begun a significant range of work to
- [Sports Law Professor Dr. Natasha Brison of Texas A&M Is Honored with Prestigious Award](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/15/sports-law-professor-dr-natasha-brison-of-texas-am-is-honored-with-prestigious-award/) - Dr. Natasha Brison, Associate Professor at Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, has received one of the Sports Marketing Association’s most prestigious awards – The Lough Award. The award given to Dr. Brison, who is President-Elect of the Sport and Recreation Law Association, was created in honor of Dr. Nancy Lough of
- [Drake Group: Conference Realignment Decisions Ignore Impact on Health, Well-being and Education of College Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/14/drake-group-conference-realignment-decisions-ignore-impact-on-health-well-being-and-education-of-college-athletes/) - The Drake Group issue the following statement today regarding the flurry of activity around conference realignment: In the aftermath of the recent historic realignments of college athletics, which among other impacts have led to the effective end of the PAC-12 as a Power 5 regionally based entity, The Drake Group Education Fund (TDGEF) Executive Director Julie Sommer
- [David A. Moreno, Jr. Named Rising Star by New York Law Journal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/12/david-a-moreno-jr-named-rising-star-by-new-york-law-journal/) - Blank Rome has announced that partner David A. Moreno, Jr. has been recognized by the New York Law Journal in its 2023 New York Legal Awards. Moreno was recognized in the "Rising Star" category, which honors the New York legal community’s emerging leaders. Judges reviewed applications submitted on behalf of hundreds of talented attorneys and respected firms from across New
- [SportsLawExpert.com Remains the Number One Destination on Google](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/10/sportslawexpert-com-remains-the-number-one-destination-on-google/) - Hackney Publications, the parent of numerous sports law-focused publications and websites, celebrated today the continued status of Sportslawexpert.com as the number one destination on Google and other search engines for those seeking leading attorneys and expert witnesses who specialize in sports law. “As we close in on 20 years of publishing sports law periodicals, we
- [Georgia Bulldogs Staffer - Who Survived Fatal Crash, Sued the School and Then Was Fired - Alleges ‘Retaliation’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/09/georgia-bulldogs-staffer-who-survived-fatal-crash-sued-the-school-and-then-was-fired-alleges-retaliation/) - A Former University of Georgia athletics department staffer, who survived a fatal car crash in January and then filed a lawsuit against the school earlier this summer, has been fired, according to her attorney. Attorney Rob Buck suggested his client, Victoria “Tory” Bowles, experienced “direct retaliation” in response to the lawsuit she filed against the
- [Sports Agent Named CEO of Hockey Operations for Edmonton Oilers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/07/sports-agent-names-ceo-of-hockey-operations-for-edmonton-oilers/) - OEG Inc. owner and Chairman Daryl Katz has announced that Jeff Jackson has been named the new CEO of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. In his new role, Jackson will report directly to Katz and serve as an Alternate Governor on the NHL Board of Governors. He will oversee all aspects of
- [Former Bills Punter Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/05/former-bills-punter-files-defamation-lawsuit-against-rape-accuser/) - Very few punters are taken in the NFL draft. When they are, it’s a pretty good sign that they have a career in store for them in professional football. Matt Araiza was one of those rare punters. Nicknamed the “Punt God” when he played for San Diego State, where he was a consensus All-American, Araiza
- [Association of Ringside Physicians Issue Statement About Transgender Athletes Competing in Combat Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/04/association-of-ringside-physicians-issue-statement-about-transgender-athletes-competing-in-combat-sports/) - The Association of Ringside Physicians issued a statement last month suggesting that transgender athletes should not be allowed compete in combat sports against cisgender athletes. The paper was presented by the following: AUTHORS: Randa Bascharon, DO, MBA, ATC, FAOAO; Nitin K Sethi, MD, MBBS, FAAN; Ryan F. Estevez, MD, PhD, MPH; Mark Gordon MD, CWS,
- [Portland Trail Blazers Hire Zandria Conyers as General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/03/portland-trail-blazers-hire-zandria-conyers-as-general-counsel/) - Zandria Conyers has been hired as the Portland Trail Blazers new Senior Vice President and General Counsel, it was announced today by Dewayne Hankins, Portland Trail Blazers President of Business Operations. In her role, Conyers will lead all aspects of the organization’s legal department, serving as a key resource for business and basketball leadership and the organization’s affiliate
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Experienced Sports Lawyer Helen Maher of Cadwalader](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/08/02/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-experienced-sports-lawyer-helen-maher-of-cadwalader/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Helen Maher, who co-leads the sports law practice at Cadwalader, is the featured guests on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live should keep following Sports Law Expert. The firm
- [Winona State University Hires Professor with J.D. as FAR](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/31/winona-state-university-hires-professor-with-j-d-as-far/) - Dr. Jason Kight, associate professor of business administration, has been named the new faculty athletic representative (FAR) at Winona State University. Kight's main role as FAR is to serve as a liaison between the athletics department and the faculty while also representing the institution in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) and NCAA affairs.
- ['State of HBCU Athletics' Session with HBCU Conference Commissioners to be Held at Get In The Game Sports Business Career Event](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/28/state-of-hbcu-athletics-session-with-hbcu-conference-commissioners-to-be-held-at-get-in-the-game-sports-business-career-event/) - The Get In The Game Sports Business Career Conference, hosted by SBRnet and First and Pen, is excited to announce its featured session, “The State of HBCU Athletics,” led by the HBCU conference commissioners from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). “We are thrilled
- [Florida Supreme Court Lets Stand Ruling Against Stetson in Wrongful Death Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/27/florida-supreme-court-lets-stand-ruling-against-stetson-in-wrongful-death-case/) - The Florida Supreme Court declined last month to take up an appeal by Stetson University in a case arising from the death of 19-year-old football player Nick Blakely, who collapsed after a cardiac event on the sideline during a 2017 practice. The decision effectively let stand a ruling by the 5th District Court of
- [Law Firm Plays Up Launch of Major League Cricket in U.S. and What It Presents As Far As 'Exciting Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/26/law-firm-plays-up-launch-of-major-league-cricket-in-u-s-and-what-it-presents-as-far-as-exciting-sponsorship-and-promotional-opportunities/) - In an unusual post, ArentFox Schiff noted recently that Major League Cricket (MLC) has "launched its inaugural season to a sold-out stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas. The Texas Super Kings beat the Los Angeles Knight Riders by 69 runs, in an exciting opening match. "Although cricket, a sport loved by billions of fans worldwide, has
- [Sports Law Professor Seeks Help Finishing Chapters in Textbook](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/25/sports-law-professor-seeks-help-finishing-chapters-in-textbook/) - Prof. Gil Fried, of the University of West Florida, is putting together a team of sport law experts from throughout the country to help write a sport risk management textbook. The book, to be published by Carolina Academic Press, is being written 25 years after Safe at First was published by CAP and written by Prof. Fried and sport
- [Chicago Firm Will Represent 8 Former Northwestern Football Players 'Victimized' by Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/24/chicago-firm-will-represent-8-former-northwestern-football-players-victimized-by-physical-emotional-and-sexual-abuse/) - Chicago-based personal injury and medical malpractice firm Levin & Perconti is partnering with renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent eight former Northwestern players in the hazing scandal that included physical, emotional and sexual abuse. From forced participation in humiliating acts, racial bias, to punishments that inflicted severe physical discomfort, sexual abuse and psychological trauma,
- [Hogan Lovells guides NBA All Star Russell Westbrook in acquiring minority ownership of English soccer club Leeds United](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/22/hogan-lovells-guides-nba-all-star-russell-westbrook-in-acquiring-minority-ownership-of-english-soccer-club-leeds-united/) - A team from global law firm Hogan Lovells has guided nine-time NBA All Star Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers as he acquired a minority stake in English Championship soccer club Leeds United. Financial terms were not disclosed. Westbrook joined PGA Tour golfers Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, who last week confirmed they had
- [Sports Lawyer Named Minnesota’s Director of Athletic Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/21/sports-lawyer-named-minnesotas-director-of-athletic-compliance/) - The University of Minnesota Office of the General Counsel announced the hiring of Kevin Gomer as the Director of Athletic Compliance. In this role, Gomer will report to the University's General Counsel and is responsible for overseeing all compliance efforts related to NCAA, Big Ten, and WCHA rules at the University of Minnesota. Gomer is
- [Wisconsin Republicans Reintroduce Bills to Ban Transgender Girls and Women from Female Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/20/wisconsin-republicans-reintroduce-bills-to-ban-transgender-girls-and-women-from-female-athletics/) - By Baylor Spears Wisconsin Republican lawmakers re-introduced bills on Wednesday that would ban transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports and would require student athletes to play on teams that correspond with the sex assigned to them at birth, unless a team is designated as co-ed. Co-authors Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) and Sen.
- [Letter from the Editor in Chief – Another Compelling Issue of Title IX Alert](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/19/letter-from-the-editor-in-chief-another-compelling-issue-of-title-ix-alert/) - By Ellen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D., Ithaca College Welcome to our Summer 2023 Edition of Title IX Alert (which can be subscribed to for free here.). In this edition we offer the opportunity to explore a series of Title IX athletics cases and developments that present ample opportunity for thought and reflection. In Madison Fisk et
- [Proskauer Provides Legal Counsel to the Big 12 Conference on Media Rights Agreements with ESPN and Fox](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/18/proskauer-provides-legal-counsel-to-the-big-12-conference-on-media-rights-agreements-with-espn-and-fox/) - Proskauer has announced that it provided legal counsel to the Big 12 Conference, one of the nation’s premier college athletic conferences, on the recently executed agreements for the extension of its media rights partnerships with ESPN and Fox. The agreements will run through the 2030-31 season. “This deal not only provides stability for the Big 12
- [The Supreme Court Clarifies Trademark Law; Its Implications for the Sports Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/17/the-supreme-court-clarifies-trademark-law-its-implications-for-the-sports-industry/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is a case summary from the most recent Sports Litigation Alert.) By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Introduction Licensed merchandise is a significant revenue source for college and professional sports. Team shops, stores and warehouses are over-flowing with licensed merchandise bearing the names, marks, and logos of teams from sea to shining
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Shumaker Attorneys Bennett Speyer and Robert Boland](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/15/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-shumaker-attorneys-bennett-speyer-and-robert-boland/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Bennett Speyer and Robert Boland, who lead Shumaker’s Sports Law Practice, are the featured guests on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live can subscribe by visiting here. The firm was also recognized
- [SEC Names Sports Lawyer as Its MBB Associate Commissioner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/14/sec-names-sports-lawyer-as-its-mbb-associate-commissioner/) - Garth Glissman, Vice President of Basketball Operations for the National Basketball Association, has been named the Southeastern Conference Associate Commissioner for Men's Basketball, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Wednesday. Early on in his professional career, Glissman was a partner with Kutak Rock, a national law firm based in Omaha, NE. He joined the firm as
- [U.S. Integrity Announces Partnership with Fighting Illini Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/13/u-s-integrity-announces-partnership-with-fighting-illini-athletics/) - U.S. Integrity has announced a partnership with the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), as the DIA aims to protect the integrity of its athletics department amidst the rapidly growing sports betting landscape in the U.S. USI will provide integrity monitoring services via its proprietary dashboard to the DIA. USI conducts analysis across
- [Morris, Manning & Martin Launches Sports Law Practice with Hiring of Ricardo Jackman](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/12/morris-manning-martin-launches-sports-law-practice-with-hiring-of-ricardo-jackman/) - Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP announced today the launch of its new Sports & Entertainment Practice with the hiring of sports and entertainment attorney Ricardo Jackman. Jackman will join the Washington, D.C. office as partner and will chair the new practice. With decades of experience serving as counsel in business-related matters for clients in the
- [Willkie Represents Multiple Investors in Acquisition of Charlotte Hornets](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/11/willkie-represents-multiple-investors-in-acquisition-of-charlotte-hornets/) - Willkie is representing three separate investors, including J. Cole and Damian Mills, as part of a buyer group, in the acquisition of a majority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan. Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced on June 16 that Chairman Michael Jordan reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Attorney Peter Goplerud of Spencer Fane, a Firm that Recently Recognized as One of the Best in the Sports Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/10/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-attorney-peter-goplerud-of-spencer-fane-a-firm-that-recently-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-in-the-sports-industry/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Peter Goplerud, a sports lawyer and of counsel at Spencer Fane, is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment, which was taped in early May, can be heard here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Christian-Dennie--of-Fox-Rothschild-e21fnhq Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment of the podcast goes live
- [Atlanta Hawks Name Michelle Leftwich SVP of Salary Cap Administration](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/08/atlanta-hawks-name-michelle-leftwich-svp-of-salary-cap-administration/) - The Atlanta Hawks have named Michelle Leftwich its Senior Vice President of Salary Cap Administration. Leftwich joined the Hawks in 2017 following 22 years at the NBA, including the final 10 as vice president and assistant general counsel, where she worked with Rick Buchanan, the NBA’s general counsel, and Dan Rube, the NBA’s deputy general
- [Sports Lawyer Bob Latham Presents Case Study on Rugby World Cup at TEAMS Europe Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/06/sports-lawyer-bob-latham-presents-case-study-on-rugby-world-cup-at-teams-europe-conference/) - US Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and Jackson Walker partner Robert P. Latham recently spoke on the opening day of the TEAMS Europe Conference. As an Executive Board Member of World Rugby, Latham joined a panel moderated by SportsTravel Managing Editor Matt Traub and including Sarah Massey, 2025 managing director of Women’s Rugby World Cup, and John
- [Texas A&M Professor Paul Batista Continues Role on 2023-24 SEC Executive Committee](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/05/texas-am-professor-paul-batista-continues-role-on-2023-24-sec-executive-committee/) - Texas A&M University Faculty Athletics Representative Paul Batista will continue to serve as a member of the 2023-24 Southeastern Conference Executive Committee, the league office announced last month. Dr. Batista, who was originally selected to the SEC Executive Committee in 2022, is an Associate Professor in the Sport Management Division in the Department of Health
- [NCAA’S REGULATIONS ATTEMPT TO RESTRICT STATE LAW: THE NEW NIL BATTLEGROUND](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/03/ncaas-regulations-attempt-to-restrict-state-law-the-new-nil-battleground/) - By: Christina Stylianou & Gregg E. Clifton, Of Lewis Brisbois Despite numerous recent legal losses, the NCAA has asserted its intention to enforce its rules and crackdown on alleged NIL violations committed by its member schools. In another article earlier this month, we discussed recent trends regarding state legislation that has already been introduced or become law (Arkansas, Oklahoma,
- [NFL SUSPENDS THREE PLAYERS INDEFINITELY AND ONE OTHER PLAYER SIX GAMES FOR GAMBLING POLICY VIOLATIONS](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/07/02/nfl-suspends-three-players-indefinitely-and-one-other-player-six-games-for-gambling-policy-violations/) - The NFL confirmed last week that three players have been indefinitely suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy. One other player was suspended six games. Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL
- [National Women’s Soccer League Announces Three Senior Hires](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/29/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-three-senior-hires/) - The National Women’s Soccer League today announced the addition of three senior-level hires to the front office, including Dr. Andria Johnson as Senior Director of People and Inclusion, Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard as Vice President of Legal and Jordan Dolbin as Head of Social and Influencer Marketing. “These three highly accomplished individuals bring with them incredibly relevant
- [NFLPA Board Elects Non-Lawyer as Executive Director, Goodell Opines](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/28/nflpa-board-of-player-representatives-elects-non-lawyer-as-executive-director/) - The Board of Player Representatives of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has elected Lloyd Howell as the Executive Director of the NFLPA. Howell will serve as the NFLPA’s 4th Executive Director, succeeding Ed Garvey (1971-1983), Gene Upshaw (1983-2008) and DeMaurice Smith (2009-current). “We are excited to have Lloyd lead our union into its next chapter and
- [Penguins Name Vukie Mpofu Director of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/27/penguins-name-vukie-mpofu-director-of-hockey-operations-and-legal-affairs/) - The Pittsburgh Penguins has named Vukie Mpofu as Director of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs. Mpofu's primary responsibilities will include advising and assisting Pittsburgh's Hockey Operations Department with player contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and salary cap, and taking an active role leading the Penguins Hockey Research and Development Department. He
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Lightfoot Sports Lawyer Brian Kappel About His Work in Collegiate Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/26/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-lightfoot-sports-lawyer-brian-kappel-about-his-work-in-collegiate-athletics/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Lightfoot’s Brian Kappel, one of the nation’s leading sports lawyers in the area of collegiate athletics, is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here. To be notified when a segment of the podcast goes live, like the one featuring Kappel, subscribe here. “Brian and
- [Esports Law Show with Ellen Zavian Posts Episode Featuring Fanatics Executive](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/24/esports-law-show-with-ellen-zavian-posts-episode-featuring-fanatics-executive/) - The Esports Law Show, hosted by Ellen M. Zavian, has posted a new episode, featuring attorney Edward Gregory, the Marketing Lead at Fanatics. Gregory speaks with Zavian about “Pitting Brands and Understanding Brand Rivalries in the world of Esports.” The Esports Law Show is described as the place where sports, law, and business merge in
- [Support Builds for Billie Jean King to Receive Congressional Gold Medal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/23/support-builds-for-billie-jean-king-to-receive-congressional-gold-medal/) - The Women's Sports Foundation is enlisting support for a measure to award its founder, sports legend Billie Jean King, Congressional Gold Medal. "As we commemorate 51 years of Title IX, we take a moment to honor one of the law’s unwavering advocates, WSF Founder Billie Jean King. A sports icon and social justice pioneer, BJK
- [DraftKings Submits Superior Proposal to Acquire PointsBet’s U.S. Business](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/22/draftkings-submits-superior-proposal-to-acquire-pointsbets-u-s-business/) - DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) (“DraftKings”) has announced that it has delivered a letter to both the Non-Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Holdings Ltd. (“PointsBet”) "setting forth an indicative offer to acquire" PointsBet’s U.S. business in an all-cash transaction with a purchase price of $195 million (the “Proposed Transaction”). DraftKings’ proposal represents a
- [Ten Possible Candidates for the Next NFLPA Executive Director](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/21/ten-possible-candidates-for-the-next-nflpa-executive-director/) - (Editor's Note: While we await the imminent selection of the NFLPA's next executive director, this felt like a good time to share attorney Christopher Deubert's piece from a May issue of Sports Litigation Alert. Chris is a senior writer for Hackney Publications.) By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer The NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA) Board of Player
- [Texas Governor Signs 'Vital' Save Women’s Sports Act](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/20/texas-governor-signs-vital-save-womens-sports-act/) - Last last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Save Women's Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will "protect the integrity of women's sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities." "Today is an important day
- [South Carolina Names Former Ice Miller Attorney as Senior Associate AD for Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/19/south-carolina-names-former-ice-miller-attorney-as-senior-associate-ad-for-compliance/) - Andy Humes, who spent three years as an associate in business litigation for Ice Miller, LLP, has been named Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Services at the University of South Carolina. Humes comes to South Carolina from the University of Missouri where he served as Executive Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Administration from April
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Sports Lawyer Ivan Parron](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/18/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-sports-lawyer-ivan-parron/) - Hackney Publications has announced that Ivan Parron, an international sports lawyer and founding partner of PARRON LAW, is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here. “Ivan’s work in the international sports law space, especially in Latin America, is second to none,” said Holt Hackney, the founder and publisher
- [Draft Bill on Name, Image, and Likeness: Uniform Standard Contract, Medical Trust, NCAA Authority](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/16/draft-bill-on-name-image-and-likeness-uniform-standard-contract-medical-trust-ncaa-authority/) - By Ryan C. Chapoteau & Taylor M. Kosakoff from Jackson Lewis, P.C. The “Protecting Athletes, Schools, and Sports Act of 2023” is draft legislation that includes new restrictions and benefits for student-athletes and booster collectives that would change the landscape of the issue of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights in the NCAA. Expected to
- [Fitness App Loophole Allows Access to Home Addresses](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/15/fitness-app-loophole-allows-access-to-home-addresses/) - Despite attempts to anonymize user data, the fitness app Strava allows anyone to find personal information – including home addresses – about some users. The finding, which is detailed in a new study, raises significant privacy concerns. “Strava users expect their personal information to be protected, and our work shows that this is not always
- [Almost Half of People with Concussions Still Show Symptoms of Brain Injury Six Months Later](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/14/almost-half-of-people-with-concussions-still-show-symptoms-of-brain-injury-six-months-later/) - Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Using data from a Europe-wide study, the team has shown that for almost a half of all people who receive a knock to the head, there are changes in how regions of the brain communicate with each
- [Former NCAA Lawyer Named VP for Legal Affairs and General Counsel for University of Maryland](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/13/former-ncaa-lawyer-named-vp-for-legal-affairs-and-general-counsel-for-university-of-maryland/) - The University of Maryland has named Juan “Jay” Rosselló vice president for legal affairs and general counsel, effective Aug. 1. In this role, Rosselló will serve as the university’s chief legal officer responsible for managing the university’s legal affairs. He will focus on helping university clients fulfill their educational, research and entrepreneurial missions in accord
- [Trevecca’s Sport Management Program Partners with Nashville Sounds to Offer Mutual Learning-Based Opportunities](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/12/treveccas-sport-management-program-partners-with-nashville-sounds-to-offer-mutual-learning-based-opportunities/) - Trevecca Nazarene University has announced a learning-based partnership between the school’s undergraduate sport management program and the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club. Dr. Leigh Ann Danzey-Bussell, a professor of sport and entertainment management at Trevecca, coordinated with the Sounds’ Taylor Fisher, vice president of ticket sales and service, and general manager and COO Adam English on
- [Arizona's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Submits Filings to Defend Law Prohibiting Biological Boys from Playing on Girls’ Teams](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/10/arizonas-state-superintendent-of-public-instruction-submits-filings-to-defend-law-prohibiting-biological-boys-from-playing-on-girls-teams/) - Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne recently submitted a formal legal response in his defense of a lawsuit challenging the state law that prohibits biological boys from playing on girls’ teams. Horne is the only remaining defendant in the case since the other named parties have declined to defend the law. In a news
- [Wells Fargo Jumps In, Launches Sports & Entertainment Program](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/09/wells-fargo-jumps-in-launches-sports-entertainment-program/) - Wells Fargo has announced a new Sports & Entertainment Program "focused on recognizing and supporting financial advisors who serve clients within the sports and entertainment industries." Wells Fargo claims it "has a long history of serving the complex needs of clients with significant wealth. With the availability of the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management
- [Two New York Decisions Reflect Confusion Over Assumption of Risk](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/08/two-new-york-decisions-reflect-confusion-over-assumption-of-risk/) - (Editor's note: the following was written recently by Gary Chester, our long-time senior writer and a sports law professor, for Sports Litigation Alert. The Alert is the most-comprehensive sports law periodical in the nation, publishing 15 to 20 case summaries and articles every two weeks, and featuring a searchable archive of 5,000 summaries and articles.)
- [Attorney Writes About 'How to Effectively Draft an NIL Contract'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/07/attorney-writes-about-how-to-effectively-draft-an-nil-contract/) - By Joshua Frieser For nearly two years, college athletes, sports agents, and sponsors have sought to create name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts that comply with NCAA rules, state laws, university policies, and sponsorship and advertising laws—all while attempting to draft contracts that are effective and operate to meet the needs of the particular deal. Much like
- [Sidley Represents the State of New York/Empire State Development in US$1.54 Billion Buffalo Bills Stadium Deal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/06/sidley-represents-the-state-of-new-york-empire-state-development-in-us1-54-billion-buffalo-bills-stadium-deal/) - Sidley represented the State of New York/Empire State Development as lead counsel in its high-profile public-private partnership with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills to build a new US$1.54 billion state-of-the-art, 60,000-plus-seat stadium in Orchard Park, NY. The State is contributing US$600 million, under a 30-year lease, toward the project’s construction costs, with an additional US$250 million
- [Alabama Governor 'Takes Another Step to Protect Women’s Sports,' Signs House Bill 26](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/05/alabama-governor-takes-another-step-to-protect-womens-sports-signs-house-bill-26/) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 261 last week, which limits transgender students to playing sports in public colleges and universities only with their biological sex. Upon taking this latest action to "protect female athletes," Governor Ivey issued the following statement: “Look, if you are a biological male, you are not going to be
- [Churchill Downs Shuts Down to Investigate Mysterious Horse Deaths](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/03/churchill-downs-shuts-down-to-investigate-mysterious-horse-deaths/) - Churchill Downs Incorporated announced yesterday that it will suspend racing operations at Churchill Downs Racetrack, beginning June 7, 2023, through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3. According to the parent company, "Churchill Downs Racetrack has seen an unusual number of horse injuries over the previous month resulting in 12
- [Kristi Schoepfer’s Passing Leaves a Hole in the Sports Law Academic Community](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/02/kristi-schoepfers-passing-leaves-a-hole-in-the-sports-law-academic-community/) - People are complex. What you see is not always the same thing that everyone else sees. Kristi Schoepfer, the Winthrop University (SC) sports law professor, was a textbook example of this. Dedicated. Detailed. Loyal. Generous. Fun. These were some of Kristi’s qualities. But not everyone saw all of those qualities. Sadly, many of those who
- [Big Ten Conference Hosts Its First LGBTQ+ Symposium](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/06/01/big-ten-conference-hosts-its-first-lgbtq-symposium/) - The Big Ten Conference (Big Ten) hosted its first LGBTQ+ Symposium today, at the Big Ten Headquarters and Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois, to celebrate the start of PRIDE Month. The Big Ten will welcome more than 100 student-athletes, coaches and administrators from its 14 (soon-to-be 16) member institutions – along with a remarkable group
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Interviews Power & Cronin’s Jared Vasiliauskas](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/31/sports-law-expert-podcast-interviews-power-cronins-jared-vasiliauskas/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Jared P. Vasiliauskas, a sports lawyer and partner at Power & Cronin, is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Jared-Vasiliauskas--of-Power--Cronin-e23jnt7 Vasiliauskas focuses his practice in the areas of Business, Labor/Employment and Sports Law. With regard to the latter, he has
- [Former NCAA Chief Legal Officer Donald Remy Was Paid $3.6 Million in 2021](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/29/former-ncaa-chief-legal-officer-donald-remy-was-paid-3-6-million-in-2021/) - Federal tax records have revealed that the NCAA’s former chief operating officer, Donald Remy, received a “severance payment” of just over $2.4 million during the 2021 calendar year. In combination with his regular salary, Remy received approximately $3.6 million, according to a report published in USA Today. Remy, who was defending two antitrust lawsuits on
- [Stinson's Sports Lawyer Aalok Sharma Talks Esports in Minnesota Lawyer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/28/stinsons-sports-lawyer-aalok-sharma-talks-esports-in-minnesota-lawyer/) - Stinson LLP Partner Aalok Sharma is featured in a recent Minnesota Lawyer article, "Breaking the Ice: Sports entertainment practice 'doesn't feel like work.'" The article highlights Sharma's legal practice, including the unique and challenging aspects of his work. "People think esports is just electronic sports. It's a discrete issue within my entire practice, which is what I would call
- [Jenner & Block Grows Litigation Team with Addition of Attorney that Represented Ravens During Investigation](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/27/jenner-block-grows-litigation-team-with-addition-of-attorney-that-represented-ravens-during-investigation/) - Jenner & Block has grown its Litigation Department in Los Angeles with the addition of Alex Romain, a leading national trial lawyer with nearly 25 years of experience representing individuals and corporations in a broad range of high-stakes matters. Romain’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, white collar defense, and internal investigations. In one of
- [First Four Former North American Soccer League (NASL) Players Diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/25/first-four-former-north-american-soccer-league-nasl-players-diagnosed-with-stage-4-cte/) - The Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) has reported that the families of four former North American Soccer League (NASL) players have allowed researchers to reveal that their their loved ones were diagnosed, post-mortem, with stage 4 CTE. The families of Jimmy Conway, Jim Fryatt, Jimmy Gabriel, and Franny Pantuosco released the findings of their brain study "to raise awareness for the
- [Latham & Watkins Advises Sixth Street in National Women’s Soccer League Investment to Expand to Bay Area](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/24/latham-watkins-advises-sixth-street-in-national-womens-soccer-league-investment-to-expand-to-bay-area/) - The National Women’s Soccer League has announced it has awarded expansion rights for team #14 to an investment group representing the Bay Area, California with Sixth Street as the club’s majority investor. Sixth Street is making the largest institutional investment in women’s professional soccer to date as the NWSL experiences record-breaking viewership, attendance, and sponsorship
- [Bond, Schoeneck & King Hires John Long, Strengthening NCAA Compliance Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/23/bond-schoeneck-king-hires-john-long-strengthening-ncaa-compliance-practice/) - Shared from last Thursday's Sports Litigation Alert: John Long, a seasoned sports lawyer specializing in NCAA compliance matters, has joined Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, a high-profile leader in that sports law niche for more than two decades. Long was previously at Lewis Brisbois, joining that firm as a partner about a year ago. Prior to
- [Investigation Suggests Concussion in Women’s Rugby Going Unreported](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/22/investigation-suggests-concussion-in-womens-rugby-going-unreported/) - A recent investigation suggests team spirit can be more of a hindrance than a help when it comes to reporting concussion in women’s rugby This has been revealed by a fresh investigation conducted by sports specialists from Staffordshire University and Atlantic Technological University, examining perspectives in high-level women's rugby union. As per Dr. Alex Blackett,
- [Bushnell Launches New M.A. in Sports Management](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/20/bushnell-launches-new-m-a-in-sports-management/) - Bushnell University's School of Business, Leadership, and Technology has announced the launch of its new Master of Arts in Sports Management program designed for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in the sports industry. Classes begin August 2023. To find out more about registration, deadlines, and financial aid visit the program website. The Master of Arts in Sports Management will provide students with a comprehensive curriculum that
- [NLRB Lodges Complaint (highlighted word-by-word here) Against USC, Pac-12 and NCAA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/19/nlrb-lodges-complaint-highlighted-word-by-word-here-against-usc-pac-12-and-ncaa/) - The following is the actual complaint: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGION 31 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; PAC-12 CONFERENCE; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION Joint Employers and Case No. 31-CA-290326 NATIONAL COLLEGE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING This Complaint and Notice of Hearing is based on a charge filed
- [Hogan Lovells Guides Landmark Global Women's Soccer Agreement for Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/17/hogan-lovells-guides-landmark-global-womens-soccer-agreement-for-washington-spirit-owner-michele-kang/) - Global law firm Hogan Lovells has guided client Michele Kang, controlling owner of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit, in a groundbreaking agreement with OL Groupe that will see the creation of the world’s first woman-owned multi-national, multi-team women’s football organization. In an all-stock deal, OL Groupe will contribute its women’s team, OL Féminin,
- [Law Review Article Examines Transgender Youth in Athletics from Legal, Theoretical, and Policy Perspectives](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/16/law-review-article-examines-transgender-youth-in-athletics-from-legal-theoretical-and-policy-perspectives/) - By Laurel White A new law review article from UW–Madison School of Education faculty uses a multidisciplinary approach to shed more light on the legal, social, and political discussions surrounding transgender students’ participation in elementary and high school athletics. Since 2021, lawmakers in more than 30 states have proposed bills mandating the exclusion of K-12 transgender
- [Rider Partners with Sports Technology Company Spry to Power Athletic Department Compliance & Team Operations](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/15/rider-partners-with-sports-technology-company-spry-to-power-athletic-department-compliance-team-operations/) - Rider University has partnered with Spry. Through this partnership, Spry's platform will be implemented across Rider Athletics to help streamline compliance processes, increase communication efficiencies and ensure adherence to NCAA regulations for Rider student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. "Rider Athletics is committed to providing a first-class experience to our student-athletes," said Don Harnum, Director of Athletics
- [Washington Commanders and Josh Harris Enter Into a Purchase and Sale Agreement](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/13/washington-commanders-and-josh-harris-enter-into-a-purchase-and-sale-agreement/) - The Washington Commanders and a partnership led by Josh Harris have entered into a purchase and sale agreement, it was jointly announced yesterday, May 12th. The purchase and sale agreement calls for Harris and partners to acquire the Washington Commanders from the Snyder family. The agreement is subject to NFL approval as well as the
- [The Drake Group: Just Say No to California Bill 252 to Pay College Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/12/the-drake-group-just-say-no-to-california-bill-252-to-pay-college-athletes/) - Andrew Zimbalist, President of The Drake Group, has issued thiks afternoon the following statement on California Assembly Bill 252, a proposal to pay college athletes: "While there are many elements in the California Assembly Bill 252 that concern us, there are a few that stand out as especially problematic. First, intercollegiate athletics is organized by
- [Minnesota Taps Carter to Handle Emerging Structural Changes Within Collegiate Athletics, NIL](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/11/minnesota-taps-carter-to-handle-emerging-structural-changes-within-collegiate-athletics-nil/) - The University of Minnesota has announced the hiring of Jeremiah Carter as Sr. Associate AD for NIL/Policy and Risk Management. In this newly created role, Carter will be responsible for identifying and managing issues related to emerging structural changes within collegiate athletics. Initially, these responsibilities will include managing the University's Name, Image and Likeness activities,
- [After Suffering Concussion at the Hands of Transgender Athlete, High School Volleyball Player Becomes Spokeswoman](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/10/after-suffering-concussion-at-the-hands-of-transgender-athlete-high-school-volleyball-player-becomes-spokeswoman/) - A high school volleyball player in. North Carolina, who suffered a concussion when she was spiked in the face by a transgender athlete, has emerged as a leading spokeswoman for female athletes, who would like to prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports. Payton McNabb claims the concussion has caused significant and long-term physical
- [University of Iowa Announces Sports Wagering Investigation into Activities Involving College Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/09/university-of-iowa-announces-sports-wagering-investigation-into-activities-involving-college-athletes/) - The University of Iowa and the Department of Athletics announced yesterday that they "are aware of the sports wagering investigation and are fully cooperating. We have alerted the NCAA of the potential violations and we have hired outside counsel to assist in the investigative process. The athletics department provides education on NCAA rules regarding the
- [Sports Law Legal Experts](https://sportslawexpert.com/2016/06/01/sports-law-experts-2/) - Brian D. AndersonExpertise: Co-Leader of the Firm’s Sports Industry Team and Advertising Industry Team; expertise with technology, commercial, and corporate transactions, as well as compliance strategies for advertising and data protection regulations; commercial partnerships, sponsorship agreements, stadium and venue projects, media rights agreements, naming rights deals, intellectual property licensing, and the capitalization, formation, and launch
- [Actual Letter to Goodell and the NFL About Workplace Issues](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/05/actual-letter-to-goodell-and-the-nfl-about-workplace-issues/) - Dear Commissioner Goodell, We write to express our grave concerns about the recent allegations in the New York Times by over thirty former employees of the National Football League, who described a workplace culture that is overtly hostile to women. We, the attorneys general of New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington State,
- [Legal Spotlight – Bobby Perez, San Antonio Spurs Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/04/legal-spotlight-bobby-perez-san-antonio-spurs-chief-legal-officer-general-counsel/) - (Editor's note: We are publishing an interview with Bobby Perez, the CLO of the Spurs, in the upcoming Sports Litigation Alert. Two of the questions we asked and his answers follow below.) Question: What is the most challenging aspect of your job? Answer: It sounds pretty cliche, but our work is fun, and the challenges
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Sports Lawyer Christian Dennie of Fox Rothschild, a Firm that Was Recently Recognized as One of the Best in the Sports Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/03/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-sports-lawyer-christian-dennie-of-fox-rothschild-a-firm-that-was-recently-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-in-the-sports-industry/) - Hackney Publications has announced that Christian Dennie, a sports lawyer and partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Christian-Dennie--of-Fox-Rothschild-e21fnhq Fox Rothschild’s nationwide Entertainment and Sports Law Department was honored recently by Hackney Publications as one of the “100 best firms
- [A College Athlete's Story - 'You Will be Treated like Royalty'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/02/a-college-athletes-story-you-will-be-treated-like-royalty/) - (EDITOR'S NOTE: What follows is the "experience" of Emma Peck, a Division 1 athlete playing field hockey for the University of Massachusetts.) My main goal of this writing is to explain my side of my mental health journey and how this entire process and field hockey program has detrimentally ruined myself along with many other
- [Professor Brings Support to Sports, Entertainment, and Art Law Club](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/05/01/professor-brings-support-to-sports-entertainment-and-art-law-club/) - UMass Law Professor Emeritus Michael E. Jones believes sports, entertainment, and art law offer immense growth opportunities for lawyers who are properly trained, willing to learn, and are interested in working in the various industries. “Sports, entertainment, and art law are three related fields that deal with the legal issues surrounding the sports, entertainment, and
- [Sports Lawyer Shareef Amer to lead CSUSB Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/30/sports-lawyer-shareef-amer-to-lead-csusb-athletics/) - Shareef Amer, an athletics administrator with more than 11 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, is Cal State San Bernardino’s new athletic director. At CSUSB, he will oversee 10 programs: women’s teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track and field and volleyball, and men’s teams in baseball, basketball, soccer and golf. The men’s basketball
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Rifkin Weiner Livingston as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in Its Third Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/29/hackney-publications-recognizes-rifkin-weiner-livingston-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-its-third-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications announced today that its readers have identified Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its third annual roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” The firm was also recognized for several specialty
- [Watch: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at College Athletics with St. Joseph’s University Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/28/watch-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-college-athletics-with-st-josephs-university-director-of-athletics-jill-bodensteiner/) - By Gregg Clifton, of Lewis Brisbois On April 5, Phoenix Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Gregg Clifton and New York Sports Law Associate Christina Stylianou hosted an engaging webinar with guest speaker Jill Bodensteiner – vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. During
- [TDG and TDGEF Announce Sports Lawyer Julie Sommer as Executive Director](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/27/tdg-and-tdgef-announce-sports-lawyer-julie-sommer-as-executive-director/) - The Drake Group (TDG) and The Drake Group Education Fund (TDGEF) Boards of Directors (TDGEF) has unanimously voted to name Julie Sommer as the organizations' Executive Director. "Both boards are thrilled to announce that Julie Sommer has agreed to serve as our Executive Director," said Andrew Zimbalist, TDG President. "Julie is an accomplished attorney, former star
- [State of New Mexico Takes Bold Step Toward Ensuring Athlete Safety](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/26/state-of-new-mexico-takes-bold-step-toward-ensuring-athlete-safety/) - The State of New Mexico has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety of its student-athletes with the recent passage of SB 450. This new law requires all licensed coaches employed by school districts, including charter schools, to hold current certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and be trained in the use of automated external
- [CCHA Law Sports Lawyer Named in IBJ'S Forty Under 40](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/25/ccha-law-sports-lawyer-named-in-ibjs-forty-under-40/) - Kelleigh Irwin Fagan, of Church Church Hittle + Antrim, has been recognized as one of Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 in the Class of 2023. Fagan is a partner in the firm’s sports law and business services sections. Each year, the Indiana Business Journal recognizes the top professional leaders in Indianapolis who have achieved
- [‘Laugh Now, Cry Later’ – How a Drake Concert at MSG May Change the Law Regarding Managing the Risk of Large Events](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/24/laugh-now-cry-later-how-a-drake-concert-at-msg-may-change-the-law-regarding-managing-the-risk-of-large-events/) - Editor's Note: The following is reprinted from Sports Facilities and the Law, a complimentary subscription publication, for industry professionals, available at https://sportsfacilitieslaw.com/ By Charles F. Gfeller and Hannah Lauer, of Gfeller Laurie LLP Can an arena operator or event promoter be held liable for the actions of third parties during a large event, like a
- [More Proof that Cannabis Should Replace Prescription Painkillers in Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/22/more-proof-that-cannabis-should-replace-prescription-painkillers-in-sports/) - States that permit recreational use of cannabis see a reduction in demand for prescription codeine, an opioid with a high potential for misuse, according to a new multi-institutional study led by University of Pittsburgh and Cornell University scientists. Published this week in Health Economics, the study finds a significant reduction in pharmacy-based codeine distribution in states that have legalized recreational
- [NFL Suspends Five Players for Betting on Football Games](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/21/nfl-suspends-five-players-for-betting-on-football-games/) - The NFL confirmed today that three players have been indefinitely suspended for violating the league's gambling policy. Two other players were each suspended six games. Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore of the Detroit Lions, and Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders, are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting
- [National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security Announces the 2023 NCS4 Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/20/national-center-for-spectator-sports-safety-and-security-announces-the-2023-ncs4-conference/) - The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) has announced the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition, which will be held on June 27-29 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, TX. The keynote speakers for the conference are United States Secret Service
- [Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Anil Gollahalli Named Interim Commissioner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/19/chief-legal-officer-and-general-counsel-anil-gollahalli-named-interim-commissioner/) - The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) have named Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Anil Gollahalli interim commissioner effective Friday, April 14, when Commissioner Kevin Warren departs the conference to become the president and chief executive officer of the Chicago Bears. Gollahalli will serve as interim commissioner until May 15, when Tony Petitti
- [Sports Law Podcast Features Lawyer Todd Shumaker of Church Church Hittle + Antrim; Firm Recognized as Leader in Sports Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/18/sports-law-podcast-features-lawyer-todd-shumaker-of-church-church-hittle-antrim-firm-recognized-as-leader-in-sports-industry/) - Shumaker practice focuses primarily on higher education and includes representing clients in NCAA regulatory matters such as waivers and infractions, as well as Title IX gender equity reviews and sexual harassment investigations. Hackney Publications announced today that Todd S. Shumaker, a sports lawyer and partner at Church Church Hittle + Antrim, is the featured guest
- [Lawsuit Challenging FC Cincinnati Stadium Development Dismissed](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/16/lawsuit-challenging-fc-cincinnati-stadium-development-dismissed/) - Editor's Note: The following is shared from the pages of Sports Facilities and the Law, a periodical that is available for free to industry professionals. By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Introduction The City of Cincinnati and FC Cincinnati agreed to create a new stadium. One local resident was sufficiently incensed by the undertaking that she
- [Herrick's Sports Law Group Authors Chambers Global Practice Guide - Sports Law 2023](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/15/herricks-sports-law-group-authors-chambers-global-practice-guide-sports-law-2023/) - Irwin A. Kishner and Daniel A. Etna, co-chairs of Herrick's nationally ranked Sports Law Group, along with members Joel Wagman and Barry Werbin, authored the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Sports Law 2023, United States Law and Practice. The Sports Law 2023 Guide covers 14 high-profile jurisdictions and provides the latest legal information on anti-doping, betting, disciplinary proceedings, commercial rights, corporate governance, intellectual property, data, dispute
- [Peter Goplerud to Moderate Sports Law Panel at SLA Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/14/peter-goplerud-to-moderate-sports-law-panel-at-sla-conference/) - Spencer Fane attorney Peter Goplerud will speak at the 47th Annual Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Conference, a three-day event centered on “The Athlete in Sports,” on May 13 in Los Angeles. As part of the three-day event’s program centered on ‘The Athlete in Sports,’ Peter will moderate the panel Two Years of NIL: Legal and Policy Issues.
- [David Sunkin and Brian Anderson Named Leaders of Sheppard Mullin’s Sports Industry Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/13/david-sunkin-and-brian-anderson-named-leaders-of-sheppard-mullins-sports-industry-team/) - Sheppard Mullin has announced that partners David Sunkin and Brian Anderson have been named co-leaders of the firm’s Sports Industry Team. Sheppard’s multi-disciplinary Sports Industry Team includes more than 50 attorneys worldwide, who provide "full-service legal counsel to owners, investors, teams, athletes, leagues, governing bodies, facility operators, rights holders, advertising companies, sponsors, sports technology businesses
- [Sports Lawyer Promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Southland Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/11/sports-lawyer-promoted-to-deputy-commissioner-of-the-southland-conference/) - Thomas Samuel has been promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Southland Conference after serving as Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance Services since 2018. Samuel has been the chief compliance officer for the conference since 2017 while also serving in various capacities in the NCAA Governance structure. He is the Southland Conference representative on the Division
- [NASCAR Driver Zach Herrin Announces Partnership with Lambda Legal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/09/nascar-driver-zach-herrin-announces-partnership-with-lambda-legal/) - NASCAR driver Zach Herrin has announced a partnership with Lambda Legal, the leading national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV through litigation and public advocacy. As an openly gay NASCAR driver, Herrin said he is honored to support the important work of
- [Expert to Discuss Operating, Marketing and Financing a Minor League Baseball Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/07/podcast-to-examine-operating-marketing-and-financing-a-minor-league-baseball-team/) - Former Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team owner and retired sports law professor Jordan Kobritz will be the guest speaker at Fordham University on Thursday, April 13, at 4 PM. (EST) as part of the Gabelli Sports Business Initiative. Minor League Baseball has become big business, with team valuations increasing dramatically over the last two decades.
- [ACC Hires Robinson Bradshaw's Pearlynn Houck as First In-House General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/06/acc-hires-robinson-bradshaws-pearlynn-houck-as-first-in-house-general-counsel/) - The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the hiring of Pearlynn Houck as its first in-house General Counsel. Houck, who will begin her tenure on April 17, comes to the ACC from Robinson Bradshaw’s Charlotte office, where she was most recently a litigation shareholder. During her 17-year career at the firm, she has practiced in the
- [LEWIS BRISBOIS SPORTS LAW TEAM TO HOST WEBINAR TODAY ON FUTURE OF AMATEURISM IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/05/lewis-brisbois-sports-law-team-to-host-webinar-today-on-future-of-amateurism-in-college-athletics/) - Phoenix Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois' Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Gregg E. Clifton and New York Associate Christina Stylianou will host a webinar on April 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET, titled "The Future of Amateurism in College Athletics." They will be joined by Jill Bodensteiner, Vice President and Director of Athletics at St.
- [To Introduce HBCU Students and Students of Color to Careers in Sports Business, First and Pen and SBRnet launch Get in the Game Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/04/to-introduce-hbcu-students-and-students-of-color-to-careers-in-sports-business-first-and-pen-and-sbrnet-launch-get-in-the-game-conference/) - To introduce and connect diverse talent within the sports business industry, First and Pen and SBRnet are excited to launch sports business conference, Get In The Game. The inaugural event, will take place October 6th-8th, 2023 at the Sheraton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD and bring together students of color from HBCUs and surrounding institutions
- [Greenberg Traurig Texas Adds Sports Lawyer Zeena Angadicheril](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/03/greenberg-traurig-texas-adds-sports-lawyer-zeena-angadicheril/) - Greenberg Traurig, LLP has announced the hire of sports lawyer Zeena Angadicheril as of counsel in its Austin office. Angadicheril previously worked alongside Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Denis Braham at Winstead PC and in her role as assistant vice president for legal affairs for The University of Texas at Austin. With a shared passion and practice in sports and real estate,
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Sports Lawyer Jay Fee of Nelson Mullins, a Firm that Was Recently Recognized as One of the Best in the Sports Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/04/01/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-sports-lawyer-jay-fee-of-nelson-mullins-a-firm-that-was-recently-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-in-the-sports-industry/) - Hackney Publications announced today that Jay Fee, a sports lawyer and partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, is the featured guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast. The podcast segment can be heard here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Jay-Fee--of-Nelson-Mullins-e216gln The firm was also honored recently by Hackney Publications as one of the “100 best firms with sports
- [Jury Awards $1 and Legal Fees to Gwyneth Paltrow – It Was a Nonstarter From the Beginning](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/31/jury-awards-1-and-legal-fees-to-gwyneth-paltrow-it-was-a-nonstarter-from-the-beginning/) - Yesterday’s news that a Utah jury sided with Gwyneth Paltrow in a civil trial involving a 2016 ski crash in which she collided with another skier led us to reflect on an article written in 2022 for Sports Litigation Alert by Professor James Moss, an expert in such things. But first, the statements. Paltrow: "I
- [Financial Advisor, Financial Planner, NBA Agent, And Previously Convicted Fraudster Charged Today With Schemes To Defraud Professional Basketball Players](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/29/financial-advisor-financial-planner-nba-agent-and-previously-convicted-fraudster-charged-today-with-schemes-to-defraud-professional-basketball-players/) - There Department of Justice has announced the unsealing of a six-count Indictment charging Darryl Cohen, Brian Gilder, Charles Briscoe, and Calvin Darden, JR. in connection with two schemes to defraud professional basketball players. Cohen and Gilder were arrested this morning in, respectively, Chatsworth, California, and North Ridge, California, and will be presented later today in
- [Hackney Publications Publishes Third Annual ‘100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/24/hackney-publications-publishes-third-annual-100-law-firms-with-sports-law-practices-you-need-to-know-about/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the third annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” a portal that serves as a resource for those in the sports industry who need of experienced and capable legal counsel. The firms are listed alphabetically, an ode to the difficulty in actually
- [Supreme Court of Nebraska Affirms Court’s Ruling that Release Shielded University from Athlete’s Lawsuit Arising from Weight Room Injury](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/28/supreme-court-of-nebraska-affirms-courts-ruling-that-release-shielded-university-from-athletes-lawsuit-arising-from-weight-room-injury/) - The Supreme Court of Nebraska has affirmed the ruling of a lower court, finding in favor of Concordia University, which had been sued by a college athlete, who suffered an injury in the University’s weight room. In so ruling, the high court agreed that the waiver the student-athlete and his mother signed “was valid and
- [Professor Explains Why Most M2F Transgender Athletes Are Being Banned From Female Events](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/27/professor-explains-why-most-m2f-transgender-athletes-are-being-banned-from-female-events/) - By Professor John Banzhaf, George Washington University Following the lead of World Rugby, World Swimming, and the Rugby Football League, World Athletics has just banned most biological males who believe themselves to be female [often called trans women] from competing in female sporting events unless they avoided going through puberty as males. The organization's stated
- [JAMS to Resolve Cases in the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping Program](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/23/jams-to-resolve-cases-in-the-horseracing-integrity-and-safety-authoritys-anti-doping-program/) - JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, will “strengthen the integrity of United States horseracing by hearing cases under the newly created Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program.” The industry-first program, administered by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU), seeks to establish nationwide, uniform and
- [First Ever Seattle Panel Discussion on NIL Adds More Subject Matter Experts](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/22/first-ever-seattle-panel-discussion-on-nil-adds-more-subject-matter-experts/) - The Pacific Northwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business (PNALSB) announced its latest additions to its highly anticipated NIL Colloquium, the first ever to be held in Seattle, Washington. The panel discussion takes place on April 14th, 2023, 8:30 a.m., at Seattle University's School of Law. All the panelists are subject matter experts in NIL
- [NBA Lowers the Boom on Player, Who Shoved Camera Person](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/21/nba-lowers-the-boom-on-player-who-shoved-camera-person/) - The NBA has announced that Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $35,000 for "the unsportsmanlike act of shoving a camera person on the sideline after pursuing a loose ball." Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations, made the announcement Brooks’ actions occurred with 2:40 remaining in the second quarter of the Grizzlies’
- [More Than Half of Americans Say ‘Yes’ to Payments to College Athletes Participating in Revenue Generating Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/20/more-than-half-of-americans-say-yes-to-payments-to-college-athletes-participating-in-revenue-generating-sports/) - Respondents to a Seton Hall University Sports Poll were asked if student athletes should be financially compensated for participating in revenue producing sports, above their scholarships and a cost of attendance stipend. The numbers were in favor and up from last year, with 55 percent of the general population, 62 percent of sports fans and
- [Law Firm Enters Partnership with Atlanta Braves](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/18/law-firm-enters-partnership-with-atlanta-braves/) - John Foy & Associates, a personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Georgia, has announces a partnership with the Atlanta Braves . Their partnership will go into effect at the beginning of the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. As a part of their partnership, John Foy & Associates will be featured during radio broadcasts
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Features Sports Law Attorney Irwin Kishner of Herrick, Feinstein LLP](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/17/sports-law-expert-podcast-features-sports-law-attorney-irwin-kishner-of-herrick-feinstein-llp/) - Hackney Publications has announced that it has published its latest segment of the Sports Law Expert Podcast, featuring attorney Irwin Kishner, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein LLP and co-chair of its Sports Law Group. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment goes live can subscribe by visiting here.
- [Recently Introduced Legislation Could be a Financial Boon to the Youth Sports and Health Club Industry](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/15/recently-introduced-legislation-could-be-a-financial-boon-to-the-youth-sports-and-health-club-industry/) - The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act was re-introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives yesterday, Tuesday, March 14. Supported by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and a broad coalition of sports, health, business, and community organizations, the PHIT Act allows pre-tax flexible and medical savings accounts to cover physical activity
- [Latest Issue of Sports Litigation Alert Touches on FTX, NIL, Coaching Contracts, Harvard Lawsuit and Many, Many Other Current Developments in Sports Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/14/latest-issue-of-sports-litigation-alert-touches-on-ftx-nil-coaching-contracts-harvard-lawsuit-and-many-many-other-current-developments-in-sports-law/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it was making its latest issue of Sports Litigation Alert, published on February 24, 2023, the new sample issue on the site, a reflection of the issue’s “strength,” according to Editor and Publisher Holt Hackney. “We pride ourselves on providing provocative insight and thought leadership on the sports law issues
- [New NCAA President Set to Embrace Football Bowl Subdivision Athletic Directors at LEAD1 Association Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/13/new-ncaa-president-set-to-embrace-football-bowl-subdivision-athletic-directors-at-last-lead1-association-conference/) - LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member institutions of the Football Bowl Subdivision (“FBS”), has announced that new NCAA President Charlie Baker will attend its closed-door LEAD1 member athletics director-only meeting, as well as subsequently kick off LEAD1’s Forum open to all attendees as the keynote speaker. LEAD1’s Official Spring Member
- [Memphis Grizzlies Announce Salvatore Romanello as New General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/10/memphis-grizzlies-announce-salvatore-romanello-as-new-general-counsel/) - The Memphis Grizzlies have announced the hire of Salvatore Romanello as general counsel and senior vice president of business administration. Romanello, a former commercial litigation partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in New York, joined the Grizzlies from 605 LLC, an audience and data analytics company, which is focused on the media and entertainment industries.
- [Sports Lawyers Association Opens Registration for 47th Annual SLA Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/07/sports-lawyers-association-opens-registration-for-47th-annual-sla-conference/) - The Sports Lawyers Association, the preeminent organization for legal professionals in the sports industry, announced today that registration has opened for its 47th Annual Conference, which will take place May 11-13 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles LA Live. This year’s conference, which regularly attracts more than 1,000 attorneys, agents, administrators, and academics, is designed
- [An Argument for Pre-Professional Athletes Being Able to Retain Agents](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/06/an-argument-for-pre-professional-athletes-being-able-to-retain-agents/) - By Darren Heitner, of Heitner Legal Pre-professional athletes should never be prevented from retaining agents and legal counsel of their choosing, whether the retention is intended to assist with the procurement and negotiation of NIL deals or even to explore opportunities at the professional level, and then suffer the consequence of giving up their eligibility
- [Church Church Hittle + Antrim Makes It Official with Higher Education Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/03/church-church-hittle-antrim-make-it-official-with-higher-education-group/) - CCHA Law, an emerging firm in the sports law space, has announced the launch of a Higher Education practice group. The Higher Education team, including attorneys from CCHA Law’s Sports Law, School and Education Law, and Business Services practice groups, is “particularly experienced in high-profile investigations and assisting executive leadership in navigating difficult decisions when
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Professor and NCAA Compliance Expert B. David Ridpath](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/02/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-professor-and-ncaa-compliance-expert-b-david-ridpath/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published its latest segment of the Sports Law Expert Podcast, featuring Dr. B. David Ridpath, a Professor of Sports Administration in the College of Business in Ohio University. Ridpath is also the Academic Co-Editor of the Journal of NCAA Compliance, a peer-reviewed publication produced by Hackney Publications. The
- [Greenberg Traurig’s Mathew S. Rosengart to Speak at Tulane Entertainment and Sports Law Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/03/01/greenberg-traurigs-mathew-s-rosengart-to-speak-at-tulane-entertainment-and-sports-law-conference/) - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Mathew S. Rosengart will speak at Tulane Law School’s sixth annual Entertainment and Sports Law Conference in New Orleans March 3. The conference "brings together influential lawyers and executives in entertainment and sports to discuss the dynamics reshaping their industries." Rosengart’s panel, titled “Entertainment & Sports Stars: High Profile Legal and
- [SRLA Completes Annual Conference, Announces Award Winners, New Slate of Officers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/28/srla-completes-annual-conference-announces-award-winners-new-slate-of-officers/) - The Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) completed its 26th annual conference in Las Vegas last week by announcing, fittingly, a slew of winners. The membership of SRLA presented its annual awards to instructors and professors, who teach sports law, typically at the undergraduate level. The year’s conference, which attracted more than 100 attendees, also
- [Knight Commission Appoints Duke University's General Counsel as Co-Chair](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/27/knight-commission-appoints-duke-universitys-general-counsel-as-co-chair/) - Knight Foundation President and CEO Alberto Ibargüen has announced that Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics member Pamela Bernard will join Len Elmore and Arne Duncan as a co-chair of the Knight Commission. Bernard replaces Nancy Zimpher, who completed her eight-year term, including two years as co-chair, in December. “The Commission is deeply indebted to Nancy
- [Attorney Calls Out Hypocrisy in Texas' Stance on Blocking Transgender Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/23/attorney-calls-out-hypocrisy-in-texas-stance-on-blocking-transgender-athletes/) - Chris Deubert, Senior Counsel at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP and senior writer for Hackney Publications, recently wrote the following: Texas is reportedly considering legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating on athletic teams at colleges in Texas. Such a law would be a major deviation from the historical role played by the government
- [Hackney Publications Announces Sports Law Symposiums Happenings Initiative](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/21/hackney-publications-announces-sports-law-symposiums-happenings-initiative/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it is launching the Sports Law Symposiums Happenings initiative (SLSH), which will serve as a clearinghouse for sports law symposiums being held throughout the United States. SLSH will be made available for free at Hackney Publications’ LinkedIn page, where followers will be notified immediately about new symposiums, as well as
- [Esports Law Show Features William Dever of Harena Data in Latest Segment](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/20/latest-esports-law-show-features-william-dever-of-harena-data-in-latest-segment/) - The Esports Law Show (Podcast), hosted by sports law attorney Ellen Zavian, has posted its latest segment, featuring William Dever, the co-founder of Harena Data. Harena Data is a leading esports community aggregator, which affiliates with traditional sports organizations to build esports communities. The segment can be heard at https://anchor.fm/ellen-zavian/episodes/
- [SEC Cracks Down on Hall of Fame Basketball Player for Touting Crypto](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/18/sec-cracks-down-on-hall-of-fame-basketball-player-for-touring-crypto/) - NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce has been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for unlawfully touting and making misleading statements about a crypto security on his social media accounts. This case has once again shed light on the issue of transparency and compliance in influencer marketing. The summary reads as follows: Between May 26, 2021,
- [Disgruntled Fantasy Football Player Sues DraftKings](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/17/disgruntled-fantasy-football-player-sues-draftkings/) - (The following is shared from Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical. The Alert publishes 24 times a year, and features five case summaries and eight to 10 articles in each issue. With a subscription, readers have access to an archive of more than 4,000 original case summaries and expert articles, like the one
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Leading Sports Lawyer Bart Lambergman](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/16/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-leading-sports-lawyer-bart-lambergman/) - Hackney Publications has announced that it has published its latest segment of the Sports Law Expert Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on February 28 and March 15. Today’s guest is sports lawyer Bart Lambergman, general counsel and chief operating officer of LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member schools of
- [BU researchers find CTE in 345 of 376 former NFL players studied](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/14/bu-researchers-find-cte-in-345-of-376-former-nfl-players-studied/) - The Boston University CTE Center has annunced that they have now diagnosed 345 former NFL players with CTE out of 376 former players studied (91.7%). Among those diagnosed in the last year are two former players who once represented the teams paired in this Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII matchup – former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Rick Arrington,
- [Tulane Sports Law Alum Named Associate AD for NCAA Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/13/tulane-sports-law-alum-named-associate-ad-for-ncaa-compliance/) - The Western Michigan Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae have announced the hiring of Kate Eshleman to the position of Associate Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance. Eshleman will serve as a member of the Athletic Director's Senior staff, while overseeing WMU's compliance department. "We are so thrilled to be adding Kate
- [Super Bowl Fans Can Partake in First-Ever Pop-Up Cannabis Festival](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/09/super-bowl-fans-can-partake-in-first-ever-pop-up-cannabis-festival/) - There have been many changes in American societal laws and attitudes in the past two decades, including gay marriage and abortion. One of the most dramatic changes has been the attitude toward cannabis. As of 2022, 21 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational use for adults 21 years and older, while 37 states have
- [Kerry Bubolz, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Las Vegas Golden Knights, to Give Keynote Address at Upcoming SRLA Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/08/kerry-bubolz-president-chief-executive-officer-of-the-las-vegas-golden-knights-to-give-keynote-address-at-upcoming-srla-conference/) - The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) will hold its annual meeting at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas February 22-25, 2023. Kerry Bubolz, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Las Vegas Golden Knights will serve as the keynote speaker, delivering his address on Thursday, February 23 at 12 p.m. SRLA serves
- [Law Professor Questions Proposed New Name of Sports Teams at GWU](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/07/law-professor-questions-proposed-new-name-of-sports-team-at-gwu/) - Students at George Washington University [GWU] may soon be cheering on their NCAA sports teams by yelling "Go Fog" - or "Fogriders," or Foghoppers," or even "Blue Fog" - according to an unauthorized disclosure of what is being called an "undemocratic new GW moniker process" to pick a new name for our sports teams, notes
- [NBA Bans Unnamed Associates of Superstar Ja Morant from Games After Laser Incident](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/06/nba-bans-unnamed-associates-of-superstar-ja-morant-from-games-after-laser-incident/) - In interviews, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant comes off as unassuming and friendly. Not so much for some of his friends. Morant tweeted Sunday that one of his friends has been banned from games at FedExForum for a year after a confrontation took place on January 29 between his supporters and members of the Indiana
- [Five Olympic Rowers Protest US Rowing's Gender Identity Policy in Newsweek:  'Our Sport is Discriminating Against Females'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/03/five-olympic-rowers-protest-usrowings-gender-identity-policy-in-newsweek-our-sport-is-discriminating-against-females/) - The letter in Newsweek begins: USRowing rejected fairness for female rowers of all ages and levels with the release of its updated Gender Identity Policy on December 1. We are a group of former Olympic rowers, and we are enraged that USRowing would adopt a policy that so blatantly discriminates against female athletes in rowing. The
- [Seton Hall Law School Embraces Inclusion in More Ways Than One with Its Sports Law Symposium on February 15-16](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/02/seton-hall-law-school-embraces-inclusion-in-more-ways-than-one-with-its-sports-law-symposium-on-february-15-16/) - The 3rd Annual Seton Hall Law School Sports Law Symposium will be held February 15-16 with the theme of Sports in Time of Change. Presented by the Seton Hall Law School Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment & Sports (GHamES) Initiative, the event’s organizers embrace an all-inclusive approach by offering a diverse slate of speakers and making it
- [Sports Lawyer Glenn Wong Set to Chair ASU's Sports Law and Business Program Advisory Board](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/02/01/sports-lawyer-glenn-wong-set-to-chair-asus-sports-law-and-business-program-advisory-board/) - One of the most prestigious faculty members at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is set to mark the start of a new chapter in his long and storied career. Glenn Wong, Distinguished Professor of Practice and executive director of the Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program, will soon move
- [Court Backs Arbitration Ruling in Esports Dispute](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/31/court-backs-arbitration-ruling-in-esports-dispute/) - (Editor's note: The following is shared from Hackney Publications' Esports and the Law, a quarterly newsletter that is complimentary for participants in the Esports and video gaming industry. Subscriptions are available here. Each issue features nine to 12 articles.) By Jared Good FaZe Clan Inc. (hereafter “FaZe Clan”), is one of the most recognizable eSports
- [Southwest Sports Partners Conducts NCAA Compliance and Academic Review at UL Monroe](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/30/southwest-sports-partners-conducts-ncaa-compliance-and-academic-review-at-ul-monroe/) - Southwest Sports Partners, LLC has conducted a "comprehensive" NCAA compliance and academic services review for the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Athletics Department, the company announced . Southwest Sports President/CEO Tom Burnett, a former Division I conference commissioner based in Frisco, Texas, coordinated the Jan. 18-20 review, and Beth Chapman, an accomplished sports attorney with an
- [Film Taps in to Whether Kansas City Chiefs Team Name Is Harmful](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/26/film-taps-in-to-whether-kansas-city-chiefs-team-name-is-harmful/) - As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to host the AFC Championship game this Sunday, Rob Grabow, writer, producer, co-director, and lead actor in the indie film The Year of the Dog, which touches upon indigenous themes, asks audiences to consider the question, “Is the Kansas City Chiefs team name harmful?” The Year of the Dog, which
- [Sports Law Professor Ellen Staurowsky Named Editor-in-Chief of Title IX Alert](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/25/sports-law-professor-ellen-staurowsky-named-editor-in-chief-of-title-ix-alert/) - Dr. Ellen J. Staurowsky, Professor, Sports Media at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, has accepted the role of Editor-in-Chief for Title IX Alert, a quarterly publication produced by Hackney Publications (HP). Dr. Staurowsky, a recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award three times (2002, 2009, and 2022), was already a Senior Writer for
- [ChampionWomen: Access to Female Athletes’ Locker Rooms Should Be Restricted to Female Athletes](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/24/championwomen-access-to-female-athletes-locker-rooms-should-be-restricted-to-female-athletes/) - From ChampionWomen this morning: Girls’ and women’s locker rooms have been designed exclusively for people who have female[1] bodies, and for good reasons. Those reasons include biological differences between women and men; women’s right to privacy; and protection from male violence against women in such forms as sexual harassment, assault, and rape. These reasons remain
- [Attorney Daniel Greene to Teach Sports Law as Adjunct at SUNY Cortland](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/20/attorney-daniel-greene-to-teach-sports-law-as-adjunct-at-suny-cortland/) - Daniel Greene, an associate at Newman & Lickstein, will be teaching Sport Law at SUNY Cortland this Spring. Greene, a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, thanked Ryan Vooris and Mark Dodds for "the opportunity. "Becoming an adjunct professor has been a goal of mine for a long time, and I am eternally grateful to John Wolohan, Tracy Trachsler, Dave Meluni, and Annie Millar for
- [Federal Court Rules in Favor of School District Holding No Property Right for Teachers in Coaching Positions](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/19/federal-court-rules-in-favor-of-school-district-holding-no-property-right-for-teachers-in-coaching-positions/) - (Editor's Note: Shared from the latest Sports Litigation Alert, this original, bylined article is an example of one of the five case summaries and eight to ten articles that appear in each Alert. Hackney Publications provides subscriptions to the Alert, which publishes every two weeks, to libraries, law firms, professors and students at various rates.
- [Hogan Lovells partner Matt Eisler named a 'Sports Gaming and Entertainment Trailblazer' by The National Law Journal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/18/hogan-lovells-partner-matt-eisler-named-a-sports-gaming-and-entertainment-trailblazer-by-the-national-law-journal/) - Hogan Lovells has announced that Denver partner Matt Eisler has been named a “Sports, Gaming, and Entertainment Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal. The annual list recognizes legal professionals who have made significant marks on the practice, policy, and advancements of sports, gaming, and entertainment law. As head of Hogan Lovells’s Global Sports practice, Eisler
- [Kirkland & Ellis Advised Iconic Sports on its Investment in Eagle Football](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/17/kirkland-ellis-advised-iconic-sports-on-its-investment-in-eagle-football/) - Kirkland & Ellis advised Iconic Sports on its investment in London-based group Eagle Football, which acquired a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe SA. This transaction creates one of the largest professional football groups in the world with interests in Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace, Botafogo and RWD Molenbeek. The Kirkland team was led by
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Sports Lawyer Robert Wallace of Thompson Coburn](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/16/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-sports-lawyer-robert-wallace-of-thompson-coburn/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published its latest segment of the Sports Law Expert Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on January 30 and February 15. Today’s guest is sports lawyer Robert (Bob) Wallace, chairman of Thompson Coburn’s Sports Law Practice. The segment can be heard here: https://anchor.fm/holt-hackney/episodes/A-visit-with-Sports-Lawyer-Bob-Wallace--of-Thompson-Coburn-e1sei66 “Bob is a
- [Female Athletes Secure Settlement Agreement Ensuring Michigan State University’s Title IX Compliance for Years to Come](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/14/female-athletes-secure-settlement-agreement-ensuring-michigan-state-universitys-title-ix-compliance-for-years-to-come/) - Female student-athletes at Michigan State University capped a two-year battle against their school on Friday by securing an agreement guaranteeing that MSU will undergo a comprehensive Gender Equity Review, create a Gender Equity Plan, and bring all aspects of its intercollegiate athletic program into full Title IX compliance by the end of the 2026-2027 school
- [As Expected,. Sports Lawyer Kevin Warren Leaves Big Ten for President Post at Chicago Bears](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/13/as-expected-sports-lawyer-kevin-warren-leaves-big-ten-for-president-post-at-chicago-bears/) - Kevin Warren, a sports lawyer who rose within the ranks of the Minnesota Vikings (initially in the GC's office) before assuming the Commissioner job at the Big Ten Conference, has moved back to the NFL. Specifically, Warren was named President of the Chicago Bears. Predictably, the conference was disappointed, but wished him well nonetheless. In
- [Cozen O’Connor Sponsors LPGA and PGA Golfers Ally Ewing and Brendon Todd](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/11/cozen-oconnor-sponsors-lpga-and-pga-golfers-ally-ewing-and-brendon-todd/) - Cozen O’Connor has announced its sponsorship of LPGA and PGA tour golfers Ally Ewing and Brendon Todd for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Ewing and Todd each have three prestigious tour victories under their belt, as well as numerous top ten finishes. “Ally and Brendon bring an are successful, family oriented professionals whose ambitious style
- [International Consortium on Female Sport Launched to 'Preserve Women's Sports Category'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/10/international-consortium-on-female-sport-launched-to-preserve-womens-sports-category/) - The new International Consortium on Female Sport(ICFS) launched globally, debuting January 9, 2023, as the preeminent international lobby group to advocate for the preservation of the female sport category worldwide. This comes at a time when more international governing sports bodies, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), are opening female sport to male competitors. “Fifty
- [Sports Lawyer Rawleigh Grove Re-Elected to SFIA Board](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/09/sports-lawyer-rawleigh-grove-re-elected-to-sfia-board/) - The Sports & Fitness Industry Association(SFIA) has announced the re-election of Rawleigh Grove, the Vice President & General Counsel of PING Inc., to its board. The election took place at SFIA’s Annual Meeting on December 15, 2022. Also elected was Jonathan Ram, Chief Executive Officer, Clarks, Inc. as Chairman of the SFIA Board of Directors for the
- [Sports Law Professor Michael A. Ross Named Senior Writer for Journal of NCAA Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/07/sports-law-professor-michael-a-ross-named-senior-writer-for-journal-of-ncaa-compliance/) - Michael A. Ross, the Department Chair, an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Shorter University, and a PhD student at Troy University, has been named a Senior Writer for the Journal of NCAA Compliance (JONC). Ross, who specializes in research related to youth sport studies, leadership, sport law, social media policies and procedures within interscholastic
- [New FIFA Football Agent Regulations Set to Come into Force](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/06/new-fifa-football-agent-regulations-set-to-come-into-force/) - Regulations adopted by the FIFA Council in December 2022 following an extensive consultation process with all key international football stakeholders New rules will guarantee minimum professional and ethical standards for the occupation of football agent, including a mandatory licensing system Initiative is part of FIFA’s efforts to modernise the football regulatory framework and to protect
- [Texas Fires Mens Head Basketball Coach Chris Beard](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/05/texas-fires-mens-head-basketball-coach-chris-beard/) - The University of Texas' Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte has announced the school's decision to "terminate" Mens Head Basketball Coach Chris Beard. "This has been a difficult situation that we've been diligently working through," Del Conte said in a statement. "Today I informed Mr. Beard of our decision to terminate him effective immediately."
- [Indy Autonomous Challenge Announces Sponsors Ahead of CES 2023 Head-to-Head Autonomous Racing Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/03/indy-autonomous-challenge-announces-sponsors-ahead-of-ces-2023-head-to-head-autonomous-racing-competition/) - The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) today announced that ASPIRE, Cisco, and Luminar will serve as premier sponsors of the Autonomous Challenge @ CES at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Scheduled for January 7 during CES 2023, the Autonomous Challenge @ CES returns to Las Vegas featuring nine teams seeking to break autonomous racing records. ASPIRE drives the creation of future transformative technologies as
- [NFL Cancels Game in Wake on Injury](https://sportslawexpert.com/2023/01/02/nfl-cancels-game-in-wake-on-injury/) - From the NFL: Tonight’s Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics. He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. Our thoughts
- [Sports Lawyer and Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren Is Being Pursued by Bears](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/31/sports-lawyer-and-big-ten-commissioner-kevin-warren-is-being-pursued-by-bears/) - The Chicago Bears are reportedly exploring the idea of offering its vacant president position to sports Lawyer Kevin Warren, who also happens to be the Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference. Addressing the speculation, the conference issued the following statement about Warren, who was previously the Chief Operating Officer of the Minnesota Vikings: “Over the
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Highlights Sports Lawyer John Tyrrell of Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/30/sports-law-expert-podcast-highlights-sports-lawyer-john-tyrrell-of-ricci-tyrrell-johnson-grey/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published its latest recording on Sports Law Expert – a Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on December 30 and January 15. Today’s guest is sports lawyer John E. Tyrrell, a founding Members of Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey and the firm’s Managing Member.. The segment
- [LEAD1 Association Releases Proposal to Reform FBS Football Governance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/26/lead1-association-releases-proposal-to-reform-fbs-football-governance/) - LEAD1 Association (“LEAD1”), which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (“FBS”), has released an FBS Football governance proposal that outlines the position of LEAD1 athletics directors (“FBS ADs”). The proposal, which was recently sent to the NCAA Division I Board of Directors and the Transformation Committee, was developed
- [SEC Announced Addition of ASU Sports Law Alum](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/21/sec-announced-addition-of-asu-sports-law-alum/) - Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey has announced the addition of Marcus Bishop as Assistant Director of Competition to the SEC staff. Bishop joins the SEC from the Sun Belt Conference where he served as Director of Championships, with a primary focus on tennis, cross country and track and field championships. He was previously Director of
- [Professor John Wendt Authors Article on Horse Racing Doping Sweep](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/20/professor-john-wendt-authors-article-on-horse-racing-doping-sweep/) - University of St Thomas Department of Ethics and Business Law Professor Emeritus John Wendt authored an article published in Sports Litigation Alert Dec. 16. In "Racing to the Finish: The Close of the Federal Horse Racing Doping Sweep," Wendt analyzes court cases against a veterinarian who was accused of working in a horse doping operation.
- [Sports Law Expert Podcast Spotlights Sports Lawyer Matthew E. Eisler of Hogan Lovells](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/19/sports-law-expert-podcast-spotlights-sports-lawyer-matthew-e-eisler-of-hogan-lovells/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published its latest recording on Sports Law Expert – a Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on December 30 and January 15. Today’s guest is sports lawyer Matthew E. Eisler of Hogan Lovells, partner, and global head of the firm's Sports group. The segment can be
- [NCAA Announces Governor Charlie Baker to be Next President](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/16/ncaa-announces-governor-charlie-baker-to-be-next-president/) - (From the NCAA) The NCAA announced yesterday that Charlie Baker, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, will serve as the next NCAA President, assuming the role effective March 2023. A former collegiate athlete at Harvard, Governor Baker is credited with bringing bipartisan leadership to the state, successfully guiding Massachusetts through an exceptionally turbulent period
- [Sports Law Program at Tulane Taps Alumni Expertise with Advisory Board](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/15/sports-law-program-at-tulane-taps-alumni-expertise-with-advisory-board/) - By Alina Hernandez The world of sports is in the midst of rapid change – from the increasing uses and evolution of technology to the many issues raised by Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rules, to the growth in women’s sports – and it is hard to keep up. Tulane Law School’s top-ranked Sports Law
- [Esports Law Podcast Publishes with Interview of Leo Bernard, the Chief Technology Officer at Iorys](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/15/esports-law-podcast-publishes-with-interview-of-leo-bernard-the-chief-technology-officer-at-iorys/) - The highly respected Esports Law Podcast released its latest episode on November 15, which features Leo Bernard, the Chief Technology Officer at Iorys. To listen to the current and future episodes, visit https://open.spotify.com/show/4WkaK71gr5w1sTAj5r5p4y Iorys is a Technology provider company, offering IT Solutions for Banks, Payment & E-Money firms. Bernard, in particular, is in charge of
- [Sports Lawyer Named Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Ohio](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/14/sports-lawyer-named-assistant-athletics-director-for-compliance-at-ohio/) - The Ohio Athletics has announced the addition of Michael Gray as Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance. Gray comes to Ohio with seven years of NCAA Division I compliance experience. Gray, who earned his Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky in 2015, spent four years at Northern Kentucky, most recently
- [Bailey & Galyen Announces Partnership with the Texas Rangers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/13/bailey-galyen-announces-partnership-with-the-texas-rangers/) - Bailey & Galyen has announced a two-year business relationship with Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers, designating the legal practice as the Official Law Firm Partner of the Rangers. The deal includes entitlement of the Suite Level at Globe Life Field, presence on the Rangers’ digital platforms and in-stadium signage, as well as the Texas Rangers
- [Professor Maintains that Trans Athletes Causing Serious Injuries to Girls](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/12/professor-maintains-that-trans-athletes-causing-serious-injuries-to-girls/) - A second M2F transgender athlete has caused serious and possibly permanent injuries to a biological female opponent, this time in a hockey tournament where a much larger and more heavily muscled player crashed into a much smaller opponent, notes public interest law professor John Banzhaf, who says risk of serious injury creates a new strong
- [Hackney Publications Introduces Tools that Make Sports Litigation Alert a Powerful Resource in the Sports Law Classroom](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/10/hackney-publications-introduces-tools-that-make-sports-litigation-alert-a-powerful-resource-in-the-sports-law-classroom-3/) - hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has announced new tools are being added to Sports Litigation Alert (Alert), a periodical that has been used in sports law classrooms for more than 15 years, which will make it even more useful for professors and their college students. “There’s a challenge in sports law classes
- [New York Student-Athletes Benefit From Their Name, Image, and Likeness Under New Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/08/new-york-student-athletes-benefit-from-their-name-image-and-likeness-under-new-law/) - By Susan D. Friedfel, Paul V. Kelly and Taylor M. Kosakoff, of Jackson Lewis The “New York Collegiate Athletic Participation Compensation Act” (S.5891-F/A.5115-E) allows New York college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) without losing their scholarships or eligibility. It also allows these players to use an attorney or agent
- [Knight Commission Challenges University Presidents to Act on Transformational Reform of Division I Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/07/knight-commission-challenges-university-presidents-to-act-on-transformational-reform-of-division-i-sports/) - At its winter meeting, the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics called on university presidents leading the NCAA Division I Board of Directors to act more urgently on “transformational reforms.” Specifically, the Committee summarized the news this way: The Commission heard from representatives of the NCAA Division I Transformation Committee in a private session and received
- [Court Grants Summary Judgment in White Football Coach’s Title VII Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/06/court-grants-summary-judgment-in-white-football-coachs-title-vii-case-2/) - (The following is shared from the pages of Sports Litigation Alert. The Alert publishes every two weeks, featuring approximately 15 case summaries, articles and news briefs.) By Rachel Silverman, M.A. Plaintiff Alan Rodemaker began his career at Valdosta High School in 2010 as an assistant football coach and gym teacher. In 2016, he became the
- [Sports Law Conference for Academics Returns to Vegas in 2023](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/02/sports-law-conference-for-academics-returns-to-vegas-in-2023/) - The Sports and Recreation Law Association (SRLA) will hold its annual meeting at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas February 22-25, 2023. More details, such as the keynote speaker, will be announced in January. SRLA serves academicians and practitioners in private and public sport and recreation settings. Members have diverse educational and experiential
- [Sports Law Expert – a Podcast Spotlights Sports Lawyer Richard Giller of Greenspoon Marder](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/12/01/sports-law-expert-a-podcast-spotlights-sports-lawyer-richard-giller-of-greenspoon-marder/) - Hackney Publications has announced that it has published its latest recording on Sports Law Expert – a Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on December 15 and December 30. Today’s guest is sports lawyer Richard Giller of Greenspoon Marder, who leads the firm’s Insurance Recovery and Counseling practice group. The segment can be heard here.
- [XFL Names Wendy Bass Chief Legal Officer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/30/xfl-names-wendy-bass-chief-legal-officer/) - The XFL has announced that Wendy Bass has joined the League as Chief Business and Legal Officer. Bass will oversee the Legal, People Operations, and Technology departments and be responsible for the League's broadcast partnership with The Walt Disney Company and ESPN. She will also oversee the League's betting and gaming efforts and will assist
- [Fordham Athletics Partners with Dan Lust and Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP for NIL Matters](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/29/fordham-athletics-partners-with-dan-lust-and-moritt-hock-hamroff-llp-for-nil-matters/) - Fordham University director of athletics Ed Kull has announced a partnership with Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP to advise the Rams with Name, Image, and likeness (NIL) matters for their student-athletes. "We are thrilled to be working with Dan Lust and Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP," said Kull. "Dan's expertise and knowledge will help us
- [Several lawyers Appointed to USTA 2023-24 Board of Directors; NCAA’s CMO to Serve as Chairman of the Board and President](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/25/several-lawyers-appointed-to-usta-2023-24-board-of-directors-ncaas-cmo-to-serve-as-chairman-of-the-board-and-president/) - The USTA has announced its new Board of Directors for a two-year term that starts January 1. The group includes several lawyers, some of which actively practice sports law, as well as the NCAA Chief Medica Officer, Dr. Brian Hainline, who will serve as Chairman of the Board and President. Dr. Hainline, of the USTA
- [Options and Non-Contract Contracts: Explaining Motorsport’s Silliest Silly Season](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/23/options-and-non-contract-contracts-explaining-motorsports-silliest-silly-season/) - (Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt of an article written by Kutztown University sports law professor Kerri Cebula, JD about legal Issue in motorsports. The full article appears in Sports Litigation Alert.) In sports with a collective bargaining agreement, the rules for negotiating a player contract are clear. There is a proscribed time for
- [Florida’s Lynda Tealer, a Sports Lawyer, Elevated to NCAA Division I Council Chair](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/22/floridas-lynda-tealer-a-sports-lawyer-elevated-to-ncaa-division-i-council-chair/) - University of Florida Executive Associate Athletics Director Lynda Tealer is now chair of the NCAA Division I Council. The Division I Council is a high-level group responsible for the day-to-day decision-making for Division I. The Council includes athletics directors, athletics administrators, Senior Woman Administrators, faculty athletics representatives and student-athletes. Almost all standing committees in Division
- [Seton Hall Law School to Host CLE Monday on Women in the Sports Workplace](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/20/seton-hall-law-school-to-host-cle-monday-on-women-in-the-sports-workplace/) - Seton Hall Law School will host a CLE on Monday, November 21, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST on Women in the Sports Workplace. The program follows below: Calling a Foul: The Safety & Treatment of Women in the Sports Workplace Everyday there seems to be more news being reported about failures in the
- [Tens of Millions of Americans to Wager $1.8B on 2022 FIFA World Cup](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/19/tens-of-millions-of-americans-to-wager-1-8b-on-2022-fifa-world-cup/) - More than million American adults plan to bet a total of $1.8 billion on the 2022 FIFA World Cup™, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) inaugural survey on World Cup wagering. (Hackney Publications produces MyLegalBookie, which can be subscribed to on a complimentary basis at the site.) Unlike other major events like the Super Bowl and
- [Is There a Connection Between the Scarcity of Sports Law Jobs in Professional Sports and Unethical Treatment of Sports Lawyers?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/18/is-there-a-connection-between-the-scarcity-of-sports-law-jobs-in-professional-sports-and-unethical-treatment-of-sports-lawyers/) - By Chris Deubert, of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP In the last 18 months or so, I’ve spoken with three attorneys who left positions with professional sports teams or organizations due to ethical concerns. There are certainly more who have left or are considering doing so for the same reasons. This is an unfortunate
- [Global Sports Advocates Founding Partner Paul Greene Named to 2023 Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/17/global-sports-advocates-founding-partner-paul-greene-named-to-2023-whos-who-legal-thought-leaders/) - Global Sports Advocates founding partner Paul Greene has been named to the 2023 edition of the Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Thought Leaders: Global Elite guide in the sports and gaming category. This is Paul’s fourth consecutive year of receiving this prestigious honor. WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite recognizes lawyers at the peak of their profession for their
- [Sports Law Expert – a Podcast Launches with Featured Guest and Sports Lawyer Carla Varriale-Barker](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/16/sports-law-expert-a-podcast-launches-with-featured-guest-and-sports-lawyer-carla-varriale-barker/) - Hackney Publications announced today that it has published its first recording on Sports Law Expert – a Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on November 30 and the twice a month thereafter. The first guest is Carla Varriale-Barker, who leads the sports law practice at Segal McCambridge. This segment can be heard here.
- [Duane Morris Adds Corporate Sports Partner Alexander Chester in New York](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/15/duane-morris-adds-corporate-sports-partner-alexander-chester-in-new-york/) - Alexander Chester has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in its New York office. Chester’s practice focuses on corporate transactions in the sports industry. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Chester was counsel at O’Melveny & Myers LLP. “Our strong Corporate Practice Group is getting even stronger with a
- [Another Personal Injury Firm, Another NIL Deal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/11/another-personal-injury-firm-another-nil-deal/) - Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan's largest personal injury law firm it has announced it has teamed up with University of Michigan linebacker Mike Morris on a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) campaign.With the Wolverines off to a 9-0 start, attorney and founder Mike Morse felt "there was no better time to reach out to Mike Morris, who has been a defensive star throughout the 2022
- [Texas Rangers Seeking Junior-Level Attorney for Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/09/texas-rangers-seeking-junior-level-attorney-for-team/) - Texas Rangers Associate General Counsel Erin Kearney recently noted that the team is "looking for a newer associate, with 2-4 years of practice in some form of commercial real estate (leasing, lending, development, etc.). We have an amazing, hardworking department that functions as a unified team. Great things are coming to Arlington, Texas, and this
- [Did the Drake Group Just Step into the Ring with the Knight Commission?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/08/did-the-drake-group-just-step-into-the-ring-with-the-knight-commission/) - The Drake Group has established a new non-profit organization under the fiscal 501(c)(3) sponsorship of the Players Philanthropy Fund – THE DRAKE GROUP EDUCATION FUND. On the surface, this "better positioned" the Drake Group to shape the discourse on collegiate athletics, similar to the Knight Commission. Andrew Zimbalist, Drake President explained, “Doing so will enable
- [Court Grants Summary Judgment in White Football Coach’s Title VII Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/07/court-grants-summary-judgment-in-white-football-coachs-title-vii-case/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is a short excerpt from a recent piece written by Rachel Silverman for Sports Litigation Alert. It was one of approximately ten articles and five case summaries that appear in each issue of the Alert.) By Rachel Silverman, M.A. Plaintiff Alan Rodemaker began his career at Valdosta High School in 2010
- [Proskauer Sports Lawyer Christine Lazatin Promoted to Partner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/05/proskauer-sports-lawyer-christine-lazatin-promoted-to-partner/) - Proskauer has announced the promotion of 33 lawyers – 25 to partner and 8 to senior counsel. Notable in that group is the promotion of Christine Lazatin to partner. As a member of the Sports Group, Lazatin regularly represents professional sports teams, leagues and owners, corporate borrowers and financial institutions in a variety of transactional
- [Hackney Publications Introduces a Podcast – Sports Law Expert](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/04/hackney-publications-introduces-a-podcast-sports-law-expert/) - The Nation’s Leading Publisher of Sports Law Periodicals Will Share the Podcast Across All of Its Platforms, Bringing Recognition to Leaders in the Sports Law Industry. Hackney Publications announced today that it will introduce its first podcast – Sports Law Expert, which will regularly feature insights from leaders in the sports law industry, on November
- [Phoenix Sports Lawyer Passes Away](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/03/phoenix-sports-lawyer-passes-away/) - Michael L. Gallagher, the co-founding shareholder of Gallagher & Kennedy and a sports lawyer,passed away earlier this week. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend, mentor, colleague, and leader in Arizona’s legal and athletic community," read a statement on the firm's site. "Mike’s big heart and tenacity helped build our firm
- [Lawyer Discusses How the Sports Industry Increasingly Lies at the Intersection of Law and Business](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/02/lawyer-discusses-how-the-sports-industry-increasingly-lies-at-the-intersection-of-law-and-business/) - By Andrea Tarrab, University of Miami In Oct. 2022, Ivan Parron joined the members of the Media Management Association on Zoom to discuss current issues in sports media law. Born in Miami and raised in a family of Cuban immigrants, he shared with members anecdotes about growing up in his household, his upbringing, and what
- [Reasons for NBA Lottery Pick's Release Becoming Clear, Per Legal Development](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/11/01/reason-for-nba-lottery-picks-release-becoming-clear/) - Tony Buzbee, of the Texas-based Buzbee Law Firm, has announced that he is representing former San Antonio Spurs Consulting Psychologist Dr. Hillary Cauthen and others, who allege that the Spurs' former First Round pick Joshua Primo exposed himself to them. The team released Primo last week in a stunning move, providing little information about its
- [NCAA CLARIFIES INTERIM NIL POLICY](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/31/ncaa-clarifies-interim-nil-policy/) - By Gregg E. Clifton, of Lewis Brisbois On October 26, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors unanimously approved a series of measures that had been supported by the Division I Council to specifically clarify how schools can actively become involved in name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities for their enrolled students. Acknowledging the continuing growth and
- [SHU Names Sports Lawyer as Associate AD of Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/26/shu-names-sports-lawyer-as-associate-ad-of-compliance/) - A former member of the Sacred Heart University compliance staff, Charlie Tortorici, has returned to the Pioneers as its new associate athletic director for compliance. Tortorici spent the last two years as the assistant athletic director for compliance at Quinnipiac University. Prior to that, he was SHU's director of compliance from August 2018 to January
- [LEAD1, MOAA, and The Black AD Alliance Coalition to Launch Initiative Examining Search Firm Placements and FBS Athletics Department Hiring Trends in Order to Increase Opportunities for Athletic Administrators and Coaches of Color](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/25/lead1-moaa-and-the-black-ad-alliance-coalition-to-launch-initiative-examining-search-firm-placements-and-fbs-athletics-department-hiring-trends-in-order-to-increase-opportunities-for-athletic-admini/) - The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) and The Black AD Alliance, which formed a Coalition in April 2022 to bring college sports practitioners together to increase dialogue on DEI issues in college sports, today announced an initiative that “will examine search firm placements and FBS athletics department hiring trends on an annual
- [Heshka Bounces into Trampoline Law; Becomes Industry Expert](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/24/heshka-bounces-into-trampoline-law-becomes-industry-expert/) - Jon Heshka, a professor specializing in liability avoidance and risk management in adventure sport at Thompson Rivers University in Canada, watched from afar as indoor trampoline parks became a phenomenon in the United States. By the time the industry was expanding north into Canada, Heshka was doing work in the field in the U.S., visiting
- [American Public Favors Code of Conduct for NBA Owners](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/22/american-public-favors-code-of-conduct-for-nba-owners/) - With Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver under fire following revelations of racist language as well as inappropriate, “sex-related” comments and “inequitable treatment of women,” 75 percent of sports fans believe that a code of conduct for owners should be adopted, just as there is one for NBA players. Should NBA owners be subject
- [Mental Health and Wellness App Signs 10 Athletes to NIL Deals](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/20/mental-health-and-wellness-app-signs-10-athletes-to-nil-deals/) - AthleteTalk (AT), a mental health and wellness app for athletes, has announced that 10 college athletes have agreed to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities as mental health lifestyle models. The first subject of 10 mental health lifestyle models will be featured in photos that capture the essence of mental health and wellness along with
- [International Federation of Sport Climbing Expresses Support for Iranian Athlete Who 'Forgot' Hijab](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/19/international-federation-of-sport-climbing-expresses-support-for-iranian-athlete-who-forgot-hijab/) - The International Federation of Sports Climbing (IFSC) has expresses support for Elnaz Rekabi, who competed over the weekend in the IFSC Asian Climbing Championships in Seoul, South Korea without wearing a hijab. In a statement, out noted: "The IFSC is fully aware of the news regarding Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi. There is a lot of
- [FAU’S SPORT MANAGEMENT MBA RANKED NO. 11 WORLDWIDE, PROGRAM MAINTAINS MOMENTUM AFTER RIORDAN'S UNTIMELY PASSING](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/17/faus-sport-management-mba-ranked-no-11-worldwide-program-maintains-momentum-after-riordans-untimely-passing/) - By Paul Owers Florida Atlantic University’s MBA in Sport Management program improved to No. 11 worldwide for 2022 from No. 19 last year, according to SportBusiness, a London-based global intelligence service. Among U.S. schools, FAU jumped to No. 10 from 14. SportBusiness said the 11th annual rankings are based on two surveys, one by course officials and the other by
- [Survey Finds Americans' Opinions on Home Run Record Vary](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/14/survey-finds-americans-opinions-on-home-run-record-vary/) - 56 percent of fans say Aaron Judge is the ‘rightful’ record holder, not Barry Bonds; Fans approve of expanded wildcard format Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 home runs in a single season was well supported by sports fans, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this this week
- [Personal Injury Attorney Signs NIL Deal with Class of 2023 Women's Basketball Recruit](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/13/personal-injury-attorney-signs-nil-deal-with-class-of-2023-womens-basketball-recruit/) - Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has signed a Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deal with Mikaylah Williams, the nation’s No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 for women’s college basketball. Williams verbally committed to Coach Kim Mulkey of the Louisiana State University’s Lady Tigers Basketball team earlier this year. When asked about his decision
- [MARQUETTE’S NATIONAL SPORTS LAW INSTITUTE’S 33RD ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE, OCT. 14, TO DISCUSS TOPICS AROUND 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TITLE IX](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/12/marquettes-national-sports-law-institutes-33rd-annual-fall-conference-oct-14-to-discuss-topics-around-50th-anniversary-of-title-ix/) - Marquette University Law School’s National Sports Law Institute will host its 33rd annual Sports Law Fall Conference, which will focus on a wide range of topics connected to the 50th anniversary of Title IX, on Friday, Oct. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Lubar Center in Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. The conference
- [Sport and Recreation Management Program at University of Iowa Launches College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/11/sport-and-recreation-management-program-at-university-of-iowa-launches-college-athletics-infractions-hearing-competition/) - The University of Iowa Sports Law Professor Dan Matheson, J.D. has announced the launch of the University of Iowa College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition, which is co-hosted by the University of Iowa College of Law and the the school's Sport and Recreation Management program, The competition closely simulates NCAA Committee on Infractions hearings and will
- [Knight Commission Renews Call for New FBS Football Governance Following LEAD1 Meeting](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/07/knight-commission-renews-call-for-new-fbs-football-governance-following-lead1-meeting/) - The Knight Commission noted earlier this week that LEAD1’s September meeting "reaffirmed what college sports leaders, including athletics directors, told our Commission in 2020: FBS football needs a new and different leadership structure. "Discussion of college football governance issues by FBS athletic directors is an important step from leaders within the industry." The Commission added
- [JOHN LONG TO SPEAK AT ABA ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS INDUSTRIES CONFERENCE](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/06/john-long-to-speak-at-aba-entertainment-sports-industries-conference/) - Lewis Brisbois Partner John Long will speak at the upcoming American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Entertainment & Sports Industries Conference, hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas from October 6-8. In an informative 60-minute panel on October 6 at 12:15 p.m. PT titled “Breaking into the Industry: Entertainment & Sports,” Mr. Long and his
- [University of Miami School of Law Course Focuses on Women in Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/05/university-of-miami-school-of-law-course-focuses-on-women-in-sports/) - Part of the University of Miami School of Law’s LL.M. in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law, the class covers everything from the fine points of contract negotiations to the landmark Title IX law that opened doors for women and girls in athletics. By Robert C. Jones Jr. From the U.S. women soccer team’s decades-long fight
- [Sports Lawyer and Former Olympian Makes the Case for the Female Sports Category](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/04/sports-lawyers-and-former-olympian-makes-the-case-for-the-female-sports-category/) - This week on the Dr. Phil Show, Olympic champion, women’s sports advocate, and lawyer Nancy Hogshead-Makar speaks on the importance of the female sports category. She explains "issues related to transgender eligibility in sport and urges sport to create new categories for transgender women AND men. "Sport achieves its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals
- [NFL-NFLPA Issues Statement on Tua and Concussion Protocol](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/10/02/nfl-nflpa-issues-statement-on-tua-and-concussion-protocol/) - (Editor's Note: For more on the Tua situation, consider subscribing to Concussion Litigation Reporter.) The following is a statement issued by the NFL and NFLPA about the widely reported situation involving Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa: "The joint NFL-NFLPA investigation into the application of the Concussion Protocol involving Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains ongoing.
- [Court Partially Guts Expert Testimony in Student Athlete’s Negligence Lawsuit Against Dartmouth](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/29/court-partially-guts-expert-testimony-in-student-athletes-negligence-lawsuit-against-dartmouth/) - A federal judge has dealt a blow to the claim of a student athlete, who alleges that Dartmouth College was negligent when the school’s Athletic Trainer and its Strength and Conditioning Coach for Field Hockey and Football permitted, or encouraged, the student athlete to do weight training exercises that could exacerbate injuries she had suffered
- [Big 12 Conference Promotes Sports Lawyers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/27/big-12-conference-promotes-sports-lawyers/) - Big 12 Conference Commissioner Brett Yormark has announced an office reorganization that includes a new business vertical, modernization of titles, depth in staffing and promotions. Among thew promotions were two in the Legal Affairs & Compliance department. Sports lawyer Jessica Presnall was promoted to Vice President, Logan Phillip was promoted to senior director. “This re-organization
- [Winston & Strawn Associate To Speak at Lewis & Clark Law School’s Center for Business Law & Innovation (CBLI) 2022 Fall Forum: Sports Law’s New Dimensions](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/26/winston-strawn-associate-to-speak-at-lewis-clark-law-schools-center-for-business-law-innovation-cbli-2022-fall-forum-sports-laws-new-dimensions/) - Winston & Strawn Associate Scott Sherman will speak September 30 at Lewis & Clark Law School’s Center for Business Law & Innovation (CBLI) 2022 Fall Forum: Sports Law’s New Dimensions in Portland, Oregon. The program will bring together academics, attorneys, and team representatives to discuss the radical changes effected by measures such as the decision in Alston v. NCAA, the expansion of online betting and legalized sports books,
- [NCAA Seeking Director of Legal Affairs/Senior Counsel for Health & Safety and Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/23/ncaa-seeking-director-of-legal-affairs-senior-counsel-for-health-safety-and-compliance/) - Scott Bearby, General Counsel of the NCAA, is seeking senior counsel for the association, The job description follows: Job Function: The director of OLA will provide counseling to various national office and membership client groups. The position assists in the overall service offerings on all subject matters as a member of the NCAA national office legal
- [Former Washington State University Head Football Coach Files a $25 million Claim with the Office of Risk Management](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/22/former-washington-state-university-head-football-coach-files-a-25-million-claim-with-the-office-of-risk-management/) - (Editor's note: The following appeared exclusively in Sports Litigation Alert, which is available on a subscription basis. Subscribers to SLA have access to a searchable archive of more than 4,000 case summaries and articles.) By Dr. Robert J. Romano, JD, LLM, St. John’s University, Senior Writer In January of 2020, Coach Nick Rolovich was hired
- [FIFTY YEARS OF PROGRESS: THE LEGAL HISTORY OF TITLE IX](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/19/fifty-years-of-progress-the-legal-history-of-title-ix/) - (Editor's Note: The following is reprinted with permission of Lewis Brisbois) By Christina Stylianou “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title IX, Education Amendments of
- [Football Australia appoints Mel Mallam as General Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/16/football-australia-appoints-mel-mallam-as-general-counsel/) - Football Australia announced today the appointment of Mel Mallam as General Counsel. Mallam returns to Australia having lived in Zurich, Switzerland for the past 15 years working with several global brands and will commence with Football Australia on 1 October 2022. As part of Mallam’s previous roles, she worked on two FIFA World Cups, the
- [First-ever NFL & NFLPA-Licensed Virtual Reality Game Hits the Street](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/15/first-ever-nfl-nflpa-licensed-virtual-reality-game-hits-the-street/) - The National Football League, the National Football League Players Association and StatusPRO, Inc., a sports technology and gaming company that uses NFL game data to create extended reality experiences, has announced the release of NFL PRO ERA, the first-ever NFL and NFLPA-licensed virtual reality (VR) simulation gaming title. The game, which will be available on
- [Sportradar Launches Athlete Wellbeing](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/13/sportradar-launches-athlete-wellbeing/) - Sportradar Integrity Services, a unit of Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD), has announced the launch of Athlete Wellbeing, a global program developed for leagues and federations, teams, and collegiate governing bodies to help support athletes and reduce the potential impact of sports betting on their mental health. The program will focus on prevention and education through a
- [BYU Issues Statement Suggesting Race-based Verbal Abuse at Volleyball Match Did Not Occur](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/09/byu-issues-statement-suggesting-race-based-verbal-abuse-at-volleyball-match-did-not-occur/) - BYU issued a statement Friday afternoon suggesting an investigation revealed that allegations that race-based heckling took place at a home volleyball match against Duke were unfounded. The statement follows below: As part of our commitment to take any claims of racism seriously, BYU has completed its investigation into the allegation that racial heckling and slurs took place
- [WWE® Names Maurice F. Edelson as Chief Legal Officer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/08/wwe-names-maurice-f-edelson-as-chief-legal-officer/) - WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced today that Dan Ventrelle will join the company as EVP, Talent, and Maurice F. Edelson will join as EVP, Chief Legal Officer. Edelson brings to WWE nearly 25 years of legal and business experience within the media, arts and entertainment industries. He joins the company from The Juilliard School, where he served
- [MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION MAKES DEMAND FOR RECOGNITION ON BEHALF OF MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS TO MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/06/major-league-baseball-players-association-makes-demand-for-recognition-on-behalf-of-minor-league-players-to-major-league-baseball/) - By Gregg E. Clifton, of Lewis Brisbois After rejecting overtures to expand their membership to include minor league players for years, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has announced that it has secured the support of more than 50% of potentially eligible minor league players in an effort to help them become the newest members
- [N.C. State Responds to Aug. 30 Lawsuit from Student Athlete Alleging Abuse at Hands of Athletic Trainer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/03/n-c-state-responds-to-aug-30-lawsuit-from-student-athlete-alleging-abuse-at-hands-of-athletic-trainer/) - N.C. State University has responded to a lawsuit brought by a former student athlete alleging abuse at the hands of an athletic trainer employed by the school. Here is the statement: "On Jan. 19, 2022, a former student athlete reported to NC State University Police allegations of sexual misconduct by an athletic trainer between 2015 and
- [Emma Compton Joins Cincinnati Bengals as Team’s First GC](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/09/02/emma-compton-joins-cincinnati-bengals-as-teams-first-gc/) - Emma Compton, who graduated from law school just two years ago, has joined the Cincinnati Bengals as the team’s first general counsel. Growing up in Cincinnati, Compton told the media she “a fan” and had “a passion for this team. … But being able to mold two different passions of mine in sports and the
- [LaGrange College Hires Sports Management Professor and NCAA Rules Expert Clay Bolton](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/29/lagrange-college-hires-sports-management-professor-and-ncaa-rules-expert-clay-bolton/) - LaGrange College has announced the hire of Dr. Clay Bolton as associate professor of sports management in the college’s Business Department. Previously, he worked as an associate professor and undergraduate coordinator at Texas A&M University-Commerce, an assistant professor of recreation and sports management at Southern Wesleyan University, and an adjunct professor of sports and entertainment management
- [Kelsey Copeland Joins LPGA Legal Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/26/kelsey-copeland-joins-lpga-legal-team/) - After spending almost three years as Senior Corporate Counsel at NASCAR,Kelsey Copeland has left for the same position at the LPGA. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Copeland earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport and Entertainment Management, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina in 2014, and went on to gain her
- [CCHA Welcomes Sports Lawyer Matt Banker](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/25/ccha-welcomes-sports-lawyer-matt-banker/) - Church Church Hittle + Antrim ihas announced the hire of Matt Banker to its Sports Law section. In his new role with the firm, Banker will serve as an advisor to the CCHA Sports Law group. Banker will support the firm with client work, in handlings with NCAA infractions matters, NIL work, and Title IX work. Banker is
- [Sports Law Podcast - ‘Incident Reporting and Litigation: From the Venue to the Courthouse’](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/24/sports-law-podcast-incident-reporting-and-litigation-from-the-venue-to-the-courthouse/) - On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM Central Time, the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) will host a virtual town hall entitled “Incident Reporting and Litigation: From the Venue to the Courthouse.” An experienced panel of Sports & Entertainment industry litigation experts will discuss incident reporting and how to manage the potential litigation that may result. The
- [District of Columbia Opens Door to NIL for High Schoolers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/23/district-of-columbia-opens-door-to-nil-for-high-schoolers/) - The District of Columbia Athletics Association has opened the door to NIL for prep athletes in that state with the following revision to its 2022-2023 handbook regarding Amateur Status. Specifically, it reads: “These provisions are not intended to restrict the right of any student to participate in a commercial or marketing endorsements provided there is
- [THE DRAKE GROUP APPLAUDS COLLEGE ATHLETES’ RIGHTS BILL – CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/22/the-drake-group-applauds-college-athletes-rights-bill-calls-for-immediate-consideration/) - On August 3, 2022, U.S. Senators Cory Booker, Richard Blumenthal, Brian Schatz, Ron Wyden, and Alex Padilla re-introduced the “College Athletes Bill of Rights,” legislation aimed at advancing justice and opportunity for college athletes. “The "College Athletes Bill of Rights" is long overdue and extremely important,” said Andrew Zimbalist, President of The Drake Group, an organization focused on the
- [DISCIPLINARY MEASURES ANNOUNCED FOR DESHAUN WATSON FOLLOWING NFL AND NFLPA AGREEMENT](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/18/disciplinary-measures-announced-for-deshaun-watson-following-nfl-and-nflpa-agreement/) - BROWNS' QB SUSPENDED FOR FIRST 11 REGULAR SEASON GAMES; MUST COMMIT TO MANDATORY EVALUATION AND TREATMENT; FINED $5 MILLION. Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns is suspended without pay for the first 11 games of the 2022 regular season and fined $5 million for violations of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, it was announced today.
- [Chicago White Sox Introduce 'CHISOX Athlete' NIL Program](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/17/chicago-white-sox-introduce-chisox-athlete-nil-program/) - The Chicago White Sox announced earlier today the launch of CHISOX Athlete, an NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) program created to help empower student-athletes, their voices and careers both on and off the field. CHISOX Athlete marks the organization’s first venture into the NIL agreement space, prioritizing a student-first approach focused on financial and professional marketing opportunities
- [USA Lacrosse Hires Its First General Counsel – Professor Ellen Zavian](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/16/usa-lacrosse-hires-its-first-general-counsel-professor-ellen-zavian/) - USA Lacrosse has announced the hire of its first General Counsel – GWU Professor Ellen M. Zavian. Professor Zavian began her career in sports when she was a student at the University of Maryland where she worked in the university’s intramural sports and recreation department, while working at the Maryland Race Tracks in the promotional
- [Sports Lawyer Helen Maher of Cadwalader Named to Benchmark Litigation 2022 ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation' List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/12/sports-lawyer-helen-maher-of-cadwalader-named-to-benchmark-litigation-2022-top-250-women-in-litigation-list/) - Cadwalader Global Litigation partner Helen Maher, a sports lawyer, has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2022 “Top 250 Women in Litigation” list for the United States, which recognizes women litigators involved in some of the “most impactful litigation matters in recent history” and who are “top players in their respective fields.” Maher, who has extensive experience
- [Tigers Football Defensive Lineman Jaquelin Roy Signs NIL Deal with Law Firm](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/11/tigers-football-defensive-lineman-jaquelin-roy-signs-nil-deal-with-law-firm/) - Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has signed a Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deal with Jaquelin Roy, a defensive lineman for the Tigers Football team and family friend. McKernan’s relationship with Roy started long before any of his other NIL partners. McKernan met Roy through McKernan’s son, John Gordon McKernan, who played high school football with
- [PGA Tour Gets Favorable Ruling Against Competitor](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/10/pga-tour-gets-favorable-ruling-against-competitor/) - A request by three players from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed them to compete in the FedExCup Playoffs has been denied, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan wrote in a memo to the TOUR’s membership on Tuesday evening. The three suspended players were seeking a temporary restraining
- [Court: Athletics Administrator Can Proceed with Claim Against ASU, AD, and Board of Regents](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/09/court-athletics-administrator-can-proceed-with-claim-against-asu-ad-and-board-of-regents/) - (Editor's Note: What follows is an excerpt from a case summary that appeared in a recent Sports Litigation Alert. To subscribe, please visit the Alert homepage.) A federal judge from the District of Arizona has denied mots of a motion to dismiss filed by Arizona State University (ASU), its athletic director, and the Arizona Board
- [Dr. John Malmo Named Faculty Athletics Representative](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/05/dr-john-malmo-named-faculty-athletics-representative/) - Dr. John Malmo has been appointed as the Christian Brothers University faculty athletics representative (FAR), the department announced on Friday, Aug. 5. Malmo, who is the Chair of Management and Marketing, will serve as the liaison between the faculty and athletics department, and will work with President Archer to ensure academic integrity and the welfare of student-athletes. He
- [Sports Law Attorney Kacie Kergides Presents on TBIs at NATA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/04/sports-law-attorney-kacie-kergides-presents-on-tbis-at-nata/) - Attorney Kacie Kergides of Montgomery McCracken participated in the 73rd Annual National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo where she sat on a panel discussing the legal issues surrounding concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) along with sexual misconduct liability for athletic trainers. Kergides’ session, “Staying Court- side and Out of Court: What
- [Sports Lawyers John Long, Gregg Clifton to Present FBA Webinar on NCAA Transformation and Student-Athlete Unionization](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/03/sports-lawyers-john-long-gregg-clifton-to-present-fba-webinar-on-ncaa-transformation-and-student-athlete-unionization/) - Sports Law Partners John Long and Gregg E. Clifton will present a joint Federal Bar Association (FBA) webinar on collegiate sports and student-athlete unionization on August 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The 2-hour presentation will cover the efforts of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transformation committee, and its impact on the reconfiguration of
- [Sports Lawyer Richard Giller Recognized with Honor for Creating Successful Niche Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/08/02/sports-lawyer-richard-giller-recognized-with-honor/) - Richard Giller, a well-known sports lawyer with Greenspoon Marder, has been recognized withThe American Lawyer magazine’s 2022 West Trailblazer award. The award recognizes lawyers who have “moved the needle in the legal industry,” and are “truly agents of change” in the listed states. He was one of only 46 lawyers of the 280,000+ active licensed attorneys
- [Professional athletes perform better against former clubs, according to research](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/30/professional-athletes-perform-better-against-former-clubs-according-to-research/) - A team of Russian researchers have found professional athletes to perform better against their former clubs. At least in some circumstances, emotions seem to have a greater effect on their performance than knowledge of the opponent's tactics. The study's findings are published in the Journal of Behavioural and Experimental Economics and may be useful for
- [The Case of Skillz Platform, Inc. v. AviaGames Inc.](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/29/the-case-of-skillz-platform-inc-v-aviagames-inc/) - By Katelyn Schuh, GW Law 2L (Editor's Note: the following is shared from Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical.) On April 5, 2021, AviaGames Inc. filed a motion to dismiss Skillz Platform Inc.’s initial complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim for patent infringement based
- [Esports Law Show with Ellen Zavian Posts Second Episode](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/28/esports-law-show-with-ellen-zavian-posts-second-show/) - The Esports Law Show, hosted by Ellen M. Zavian, has posted its second episode, featuring attorney David Alfrey, who discusses human rights issues inn the industry. The show is described as the place where sports, law, and business merge in a conversation that asks the questions we just don’t have the answers for yet…but still
- [Financial Company Focuses on Golfers with NIL Play](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/26/financial-company-focuses-on-golfers-with-nil-play/) - Transcend Capital Advisors announced yesterday a multi-year name, image, and likeness (NIL) partnership with 18-year-old amateur golfer Caleb Surratt, currently ranked #29 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). Surratt has had seven straight top-ten finishes in amateur events this year and was previously the number-one ranked junior golfer in the world, according to the
- [Missouri, Coalition of Attorneys General Obtain Injunction Halting Biden Administration Guidance on Bathrooms, Sports in Schools and Workplaces](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/25/missouri-coalition-of-attorneys-general-obtain-injunction-halting-biden-administration-guidance-on-bathrooms-sports-in-schools-and-workplaces/) - Earlier this month, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, along with a coalition of twenty attorneys general led by Tennessee, obtained a preliminary injunction halting the Biden Administration’s guidance that would change Title VII and Title IX’s definition of “sex” to include “gender identity” relating to separation of bathrooms and sports in schools, and pronouns in
- [Amid Scandal, WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon Retires, Issues Statement](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/23/amid-scandal-wwe-chairman-and-ceo-vince-mcmahon-retires-issues-statement/) - “As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE. Throughout the years, it’s been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you. I would like to thank my family for mightily contributing to our
- [Ifrah Law At NFT.NYC: Insights and Discussions on NFT Gaming](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/22/ifrah-law-at-nft-nyc-insights-and-discussions-on-nft-gaming/) - In the third year following its inaugural event in 2019, NFT.NYC held its NFT.NYC conference from June 20th to June 23rd, 2022. And Ifrah Law was in attendance, alongside more than 15,000 other attendees in addition to the conference’s 1,500 speakers. Featuring educational programming and informational panels about various NFT-related topics across seven different venues
- [Cozen O'Connor Drops Sponsorship of Jason Kokrak After Golfer Joins LIV Golf](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/21/cozen-oconnor-drops-sponsorship-of-jason-kokrak-after-golfer-joins-liv-golf/) - Law firm Cozen O’Connor has announced that it has ended its sponsorship of professional golfer Jason Kokrak, who recently announced that he was joining LIV Golf. "For the past two years, Cozen O’Connor sponsored professional golfer Jason Kokrak. In light of Mr. Kokrak’s affiliation with the new LIV Tour, we have mutually agreed he will
- [Sports Lawyer Robert Boland Joins Shumaker’s Sports Group in Of Counsel Role](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/20/sports-lawyer-robert-boland-joins-shumakers-sports-group-as-of-counsel-role/) - Robert (Bob) Boland, who served five years in a first-of-its-kind national role as Penn State University’s Athletics Integrity Officer, will join Shumaker’s Hospitality, Sports and Leisure Business Sector in an Of Counsel Role. Boland is recognized as a national thought-leader in the emerging field of name, image and likeness (NIL), developing one of the nation’s
- [Nine More Student-Athletes Join Class-Action Suit Alleging Abuse on the University of San Francisco Baseball Team and Lack of Oversight by USF and the NCAA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/18/nine-more-student-athletes-join-class-action-suit-alleging-abuse-on-the-university-of-san-francisco-baseball-team-and-lack-of-oversight-by-usf-and-the-ncaa/) - Nine former University of San Francisco (USF) baseball players haver joined the class action lawsuit filed in March 2022 against their two (now former) baseball coaches, USF, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The players allege that USF coaches Anthony Giarratano and Troy Nakamura created an intolerable sexualized environment on the team over the
- [Wild Horse Advocacy Groups Call on Bureau of Land Management to Heed Science, Stop Wild Horse Roundup](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/16/wild-horse-advocacy-groups-call-on-bureau-of-land-management-to-heed-science-stop-wild-horse-roundup/) - A coalition of wild horse advocacy groups joined Friday in urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to heed a recent independent ecological assessment of the Piceance East Douglas Herd Management Area of Colorado and stop the planned roundup up, which will be the largest in state history. The report directly contradicts the BLM’s own claims that
- [Volleyball Coach’s Quick Departure at Grambling Leads to Chaos, Potential Litigation](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/15/volleyball-coachs-quick-departure-at-grambling-leads-to-chaos-potential-litigation/) - Grambling State University Head Volleyball Coach Chelsey Lucas was barely at work six months when the school fired her. Specifically, Lucas was hired by the school, which is designated as one of the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), in February after coaching stints at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Alcorn
- [Sports Lawyers Association President Allison Rich Named Director of Athletics at UNH](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/14/sports-lawyers-association-president-allison-rich-named-director-of-athletics-at-unh/) - University of New Hampshire President James W. Dean, Jr. announced earlier this week that Allison Rich, Esq., Ed.D. has been named the University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics. She succeeds Marty Scarano, who announced his retirement Nov. 22, 2021, and will finish his 22nd year this summer. Rich, who brings nearly three decades of
- [Opinion: Texas Should Legalize Sports Betting](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/12/opinion-texas-should-legalize-sports-betting/) - A new report published by the Consumer Choice Center evaluates all 50 states on how consumer friendly their sports betting markets are. Unfortunately, with sports betting still illegal in Texas, Texas ranks dead last in the index. Texas, and the 14 other states who have maintained their ban on sports betting are in large part
- [Major League Baseball Players Association Announces Key Staff Promotions Involving Legal Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/11/major-league-baseball-players-association-announces-key-staff-promotions-involving-legal-team/) - The Major League Baseball Players Association has announced a series of promotions among its senior staff that will enhance the union’s ability to advance and protect Players’ rights. Bruce Meyer, who has served as Senior Director, Collective Bargaining & Legal and was integral to the most recent round of collective bargaining, has been promoted to
- [Spry/Accelerate selected to assist CCCAA with Name-Image-Likeness compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/09/spry-accelerate-selected-to-assist-cccaa-with-name-image-likeness-compliance/) - Spry/Accelerate, whose goal is "to help college athletic departments and student-athletes navigate new and evolving name, image and likeness (NIL) laws and regulations," have been selected by the California Community College Athletic Association to assist its 110 member colleges with NIL compliance. California Senate Bill 26 (SB 26), passed in 2021, requires student-athletes at the
- [Hogan Lovells Guides Major League Baseball Clubs in Salary Arbitration Proceedings](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/08/hogan-lovells-guides-major-league-baseball-clubs-in-salary-arbitration-proceedings/) - Hogan Lovells recently represented five Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs in salary arbitration proceedings, a growing practice area for the firm. Hogan Lovells associate Jimmy McEntee served as lead counsel in these proceedings, which included two arbitration hearings and four settlements. Since joining the firm, he has built a practice focused on representing Major League
- [Former NFL Star Demaryius Thomas Diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/07/former-nfl-star-demaryius-thomas-diagnosed-with-stage-2-cte/) - Earlier this week, the family of former NFL star Demaryius Thomas announced his stage 2 CTE diagnosis by Dr. Ann McKee at the VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank. Thomas passed away in December 2021 at age 33. His family is releasing the findings to help raise awareness of CTE. “Once I became aware of CTE and began to familiarize
- [Company Becomes Title Partner of Williams eNASCAR Team](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/06/company-becomes-title-partner-of-williams-enascar-team/) - Williams Racing partner, Duracell, has entered the world of virtual racing by becoming the title partner of the Williams Esports eNASCAR team. Duracell, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance alkaline batteries, speciality cells and rechargeables, is collaborating with Williams Racing across a variety of high-profile marketing initiatives. The next step is a first
- [Attorney Julie Sommer Named President-Elect of Drake Group](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/05/attorney-julie-sommer-named-president-elect-of-drake-group/) - The Drake Group, an organization focused on reforming collegiate athletics, has announced the election of attorney Julie Sommer as our President-Elect as well as the reelection of Board members-at-large B. David Ridpath, Bruce Smith, and Connee Zotos. Dr. Ridpath, Associate Professor of Sports Business at Ohio University, College of Business, is Academic Co-Editor of the
- [NSU names Lawyer Deputy AD for Business and Finance/SWA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/07/01/nsu-names-lawyer-deputy-ad-for-business-and-finance-swa/) - Northwestern State has named Sydney Jones its new Deputy Athletic Director for Business and Finance and its Senior Woman Administrator. Jones comes to NSU from soon-to-be fellow Southland Conference member Texas A&M-Commerce where she spent the past five months as the department's Senior Associate Athletic Director for business services and SWA. Jones' hiring is subject
- [Constitutional Law Scholar John Vile Comments on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District decision](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/30/constitutional-law-scholar-john-vile-comments-on-kennedy-v-bremerton-school-district-decision/) - Constitutional Law expert John R. Vile, who is the Dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University, recently shared his insights about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. "Today’s 6-3 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, affirming that school teachers and coaches do not lose their
- [Adjunct Sports Law Professor Joins New Jersey Law Firm](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/29/adjunct-sports-law-professor-joins-new-jersey-law-firm/) - Christopher J. Vaccaro, Esq., an adjunct sports law professor and former Hunterdon County (NJ) Assistant Prosecutor, has joined Kearns Rotolo and will focus primarily on criminal defense and DUI/DWI cases. In addition to concentrating on criminal defense and DUI/DWI cases, Chris will handle cases involving domestic violence, municipal court matters, motor vehicle violations, and cannabis
- [Sports & Fitness Industry Association Applauds Initiation of New Forced Labor Law](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/28/sports-fitness-industry-association-applauds-initiation-of-new-forced-labor-law/) - The use of forced labor in consumer goods is "unacceptable," according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), which today highlighted its support of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). SFIA also applauded the initiation of Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) seizures of imports suspected of using forced labor in the supply chain. “There
- [Inaugural Conference Addresses Fairness in Women’s Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/27/inaugural-conference-addresses-fairness-in-womens-sports/) - With the 50th anniversary of Title IX on June 23, 2022, the inaugural conference for the new Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) is being held publicly with free admission at the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas through June 28, 2022. ICONS is a fast-growing grassroots nonprofit of world-class athletes, parents, and a wide range of experts, doctors, lawyers, and
- [Ike Ukaegbu Exits His Compliance Career for Deputy AD Spot at Washington State, Shares Thoughts on Compliance Journey](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/25/ike-ukaegbu-exits-his-compliance-career-for-deputy-ad-spot-at-washington-state-shares-thoughts-on-compliance-journey/) - (Editor's Note: The following is shared from the Journal of NCAA Compliance, a publication produced by Hackney Publications) When Ike Ukaegbu entered the athletic department offices at Washington State University for the first time on June 13 it represented his exit from a fast-rising compliance career to one of athletic department leadership. Ukaegbu spent the
- [U.S. Department of Education Proposes Title IX Amendments](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/24/u-s-department-of-education-proposes-title-ix-amendments/) - By Susan D. Friedfel, Monica H. Khetarpal, Carol R. Ashley and Laura A. Ahrens, of Jackson Lewis In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education has released its proposed amendments to the regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for public comment. According to Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon, “The proposed
- [Case Sends Message that Plaintiffs Will Travel to Sue Sporting Goods Manufacturers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/23/case-sends-message-that-plaintiffs-will-travel-to-sue-sporting-goods-manufacturers/) - (Editor's Note: The following is shared from an issue of Sports Litigation Alert from earlier this year. To subscribe to the Alert, visit here.) By Timothy Liam Epstein and Vernon W. Thomas, of DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC On November 12, 2019, Tristin Baylis sued Cycling Sports Grp., Inc. (“Cycling Sports”), a global manufacturer of bicycles and
- [Obsesh and Limitless NIL combine forces to give NCAA athletes a direct-to-fan platform for 1:1 virtual coaching](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/22/obsesh-and-limitless-nil-combine-forces-to-give-ncaa-athletes-a-direct-to-fan-platform-for-11-virtual-coaching/) - Obsesh, an online sports marketplace for fans to book 1:1 personalized coaching from their favorite pro and NCAA athletes, has announced a new partnership with Limitless NIL Agency. Now, Limitless athletes have a direct-to-fan platform to monetize their unique sports talents to coach, mentor, and connect the next generation of sports stars. Launching first on Obsesh from
- [Lamar University Hires Lawyer as New Director of Athletics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/21/lamar-university-hires-lawyer-as-new-director-of-athletics/) - Lamar University has announced the selection of Jeff O'Malley, a lawyer, as the university's new Director of Athletics. O'Malley joins Lamar after a highly successful 20-year tenure at Marshall University serving as the Associate Director of Athletics/Chief of Staff and liaison to the university's General Counsel. O'Malley, who will take the reins of Lamar University
- [FINA announces new policy on gender inclusion](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/19/fina-announces-new-policy-on-gender-inclusion/) - FINA Member Federations voted Saturday in support of a new FINA policy on gender inclusion presented at the FINA Extraordinary General Congress 2022. The vote, which was 71.5 percent in favour of the new policy, took place after Congress heard speeches from representatives of a working group that was set up in November 2021. This
- [What’s Next for the Denver Broncos Stadium Under New Ownership](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/17/whats-next-for-the-denver-broncos-stadium-under-new-ownership/) - Co-chair of Herrick's Sports Law Group, Irwin Kishner, spoke to Axios about a potential for a stadium "facelift" for the Denver Broncos driven by the news of the "record setting purchase of the team" by Walmart heir Rob Walton. The article explained that, under the new ownership, the Denver Broncos are poised to host the Super Bowl for the first
- [GWU Sports Law Professor Launches EsportsLawShow Podcast](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/16/gwu-sports-law-professor-launches-esportslawshow-podcast/) - Sports Law Professor (GWU) Ellen Zavian, who is also the Editor-in-Chief of Esports and the Law, has launched Esports Law Show, a podcast that examines legal and business issues in the esports industry. Professor Zavian, who has contributed on the subject to the Washington Post and Forbes, will host a different guest each month as
- [Arena Group Tabs Lawyer as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/15/arena-group-tabs-lawyer-as-senior-vice-president-and-general-manager-of-sports/) - The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) announced today the appointment of Chris Pirrone as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sports. Pirrone brings over two decades of digital media experience to the newly-created role at the Company. As General Manager of Sports, Pirrone will oversee the growth of The
- [Baily & Glasser Hosts 'Title IX 50th Anniversary Primer: Time to Sue?'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/14/baily-glasser-hosts-title-ix-50th-anniversary-primer-time-to-sue/) - DATE: Thursday, June 23, 2022 TIME: 2:00-3:00 PM ET Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits gender discrimination by schools nationwide, including in intercollegiate athletics. But almost all colleges and universities in America are violating it. And history proves they will only provide gender equity if student-athletes are willing to fight. This special
- [Sports Lawyer Tyrone Thomas Awarded for Outstanding Contribution to DEI at Chambers Diversity Awards](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/13/sports-lawyer-tyrone-thomas-awarded-for-outstanding-contribution-to-dei-at-chambers-diversity-awards/) - Mintz Member and Co-Chair of the firm’s Sports & Entertainment practice, Tyrone Thomas, has been given the Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution (Private Practice) award at the annual Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022. Thomas was recognized for his leadership role as Chair of the Diversity Committee at Mintz, where he oversaw, in conjunction
- [Animal Wellness Action Statement on the Running of the 154th Belmont Stakes in New York](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/11/animal-wellness-action-statement-on-the-running-of-the-154th-belmont-stakes-in-new-york/) - Leading up to the running of the New York Racing Association's (NYRA) 154th Belmont Stakes set for Saturday, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby issued the following statement: “We are grateful for NYRA's continued work as a partner in the Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity and reiterate our applause for NYRA's decision to ban
- [Sports Betting and the Concept of ‘Never Enough Zeroes’ – an Excerpt](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/10/sports-betting-and-the-concept-of-never-enough-zeroes-an-excerpt/) - (What follows is an excerpt from Never Enough Zeroes, written by Joel Soper and Philip Wyeth. For information on how to purchase, scroll to the bottom.) Here’s the thing about being a compulsive gambler – there’s never enough zeroes. I’ve had weeks where I won a hundred thousand dollars. Did I treat myself to a vacation in Palm Springs?
- [Hogan Lovells Represents Rob Walton in Deal to Acquire NFL’s Denver Broncos](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/09/hogan-lovells-represents-rob-walton-in-deal-to-acquire-nfls-denver-broncos/) - The global law firm of Hogan Lovells represented Rob Walton, Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner in the purchase and sale agreement announced on June 7 for the Walton-Penner family to acquire the Denver Broncos from the Pat Bowlen Trust. The Hogan Lovells deal team was led by partners Matt Eisler, head of the firm’s
- [Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance Adds Attorneys to Advisory Board](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/08/sports-and-entertainment-risk-management-alliance-advisory-board-adds-attorneys-to-board/) - The Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) has announced the appointments of Weber Gallagher’s Scott W. Bermack, co-chair of the firm’s General Liability Practice and managing partner of the New York Office, and KPM LAW’s Brian A. Cafritz, Esq., managing partner of the firm’s Leisure & Entertainment Litigation Group as well as the Restaurant
- [Blank Rome Welcomes Sports Law Attorney David Moreno to New York Office](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/06/blank-rome-welcomes-leading-trial-attorney-and-sports-law-adviser-in-new-york-sign-in/) - Blank Rome LLP has announced that David A. Moreno, Jr. has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Commercial Litigation practice group and as a member of the firm’s Sports Law team. Moreno is a seasoned trial attorney whose practice spans commercial litigation, white collar defense, business law, sports law, and reputational management. Prior to joining Blank Rome,
- [Global Sports Advocates Included in Chambers USA 2022 Sports Law Rankings](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/04/global-sports-advocates-included-in-chambers-usa-2022-sports-law-rankings/) - Global Sports Advocates has been ranked as one of the nation's top sports law firms by Chambers USA. Additionally, Founding Partner Paul Greene and Associate Matthew Kaiser have been ranked individually by Chambers USA as top sports lawyers. Paul is ranked in "Band 2" and Matthew is ranked as an "Associate to Watch." Global Sports Advocates represents athletes, coaches, teams,
- [Amber Heard and Johnny Depp Aren't the Only Celebrities in the News](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/03/amber-heard-and-johnny-depp-arent-the-only-celebrities-in-the-news/) - "Utah Court Dismisses Negligence Claim Against Actress in Case Involving Injury on Ski Slopes," an article written by professor James H. Moss, JD, appeared in yesterday's Sports Litigation Alert, along with 14 other articles. The reprinted article, written in spirited form, follows below: In what has not turned into a simple skier v. skier collision case,
- [Utah Families File Lawsuit Challenging the State’s Ban on Transgender Girls Playing School Sports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/02/utah-families-file-lawsuit-challenging-the-states-ban-on-transgender-girls-playing-school-sports/) - Two Utah families filed a legal challenge in Utah state court against House Bill 11, which prohibits transgender girls from competing in school sports. The law, which the Legislature enacted over Governor Spencer Cox’s veto, "singles out transgender girls in order to exclude them from girls’ sports. It bars every transgender girl from competing on a girls’ team
- [Match Fixing on the Rise as Global Sports Betting Turnover Surpasses EUR1.45 Trillion for the First Time](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/06/01/match-fixing-on-the-rise-as-global-sports-betting-turnover-surpasses-eur1-45-trillion-for-the-first-time/) - (Editor's Note: The following appeared in the most recent issue of MyLegalBookie, a publication that reports on the legal sports betting industry.) The detection of a record number of suspicious matches exposes the serious, ongoing threat match-fixing presents to the integrity of global sport at all levels as the amount of money bet on sports
- [Dutch Football Coach Emerges with Successful Ruling in Case Against Former Employer](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/31/dutch-football-coach-emerges-with-successful-ruling-in-case-against-former-employer/) - Blaser Mills Law has won a landmark case in football concerning force majeure and Covid-19 Head of sport at the firm and former professional football player, David Winnie, was successful in his claim to the FIFA Football Tribunal on behalf of Dutch football coach, René Hiddink, against his former employer, Football Association of Maldives [FAM]. The
- [Knight Commission Calls for Major Changes to NCAA Revenue Distribution to Correct Gender and Racial Inequities](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/30/knight-commission-calls-for-major-changes-to-ncaa-revenue-distribution-to-correct-gender-and-racial-inequities/) - The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics recommended earlier this month altering the NCAA’s annual revenue distribution to institutions to correct for racial and gender inequities. In light of “the current upheaval in Division I athletics and the looming report of the NCAA’s Transformation Committee,” the Commission also urged college sports leaders to reexamine and
- [Webinar Explores the Current and Future Landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness in Illinois College Athletics and Beyond](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/29/webinar-explores-the-current-and-future-landscape-of-name-image-and-likeness-in-illinois-college-athletics-and-beyond/) - Bricker & Eckler and the Southern Illinois University School of Law will present a free webinar on June 8, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, discussing Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) and how it is being applied in collegiate athletics in Illinois. The webinar is presented by legal practitioners who regularly work with colleges and universities on
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Cadwalader as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in Its Second Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/28/hackney-publications-recognizes-cadwalader-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-its-second-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves as a
- [Hackney Publications Introduces Tools that Make Sports Litigation Alert a Powerful Resource in the Sports Law Classroom](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/27/hackney-publications-introduces-tools-that-make-sports-litigation-alert-a-powerful-resource-in-the-sports-law-classroom-2/) - Each semester, Hackney Publications provides professors with 12 subject-matter compendiums, created from the last 6 months of Alerts, to be used with students. Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has announced that new tools are being added to Sports Litigation Alert (Alert), a periodical that has been used in sports law classrooms for
- [NBA sees rise in acts of symbolic violence](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/26/nba-sees-rise-in-acts-of-symbolic-violence/) - A new analysis of NBA basketball broadcasts from 1998 to 2018 reveals a decline in acts of physical violence, such as pushing and elbowing, and a rise in acts of symbolic violence, such as shouting, trash talking, and menacing displays. Assaf Lev from the Department of Sports Therapy at Ono Academic College in Kiryat Ono,
- [Court Rules on Case Involving Errant Punt and Fan at NFL Game](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/25/court-rules-on-case-involving-errant-punt-and-fan-at-nfl-game/) - (Editor's note: The following is reprinted from Professional Sports and the Law, a subscription-based magazine produced by Hackney Publications. To subscribe, visit here.) By Courtney E. Dunn, of Segal McCambridge When self-proclaimed “football fanatic” Paulina Callinan attended her very first football game on November 1, 2015, she did not expect to be put on the
- [IFA diversifies its gaming rights and launches new non-sim football games alongside EA SPORTS franchis](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/24/ifa-diversifies-its-gaming-rights-and-launches-new-non-sim-football-games-alongside-ea-sports-franchis/) - For the first time, FIFA will launch new football video games developed with third-party studios and publishers, providing "more choice for football and gaming fans" in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ A number of new non-simulation games are already under production
- [Veteran Sports Lawyers Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij Join Sidley](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/23/veteran-sports-lawyers-chuck-baker-and-irwin-raij-join-sidley/) - The shakeup in the sports law industry continued last week with news that Sidley Austin LLP had brought in Charles “Chuck” Baker and Irwin Raij as partners and co-chairs of its Entertainment, Sports and Media industry group. Baker has joined in New York and Miami, while Raij has joined in Miami. They were previously co-chairs of
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/21/hackney-publications-recognizes-ricci-tyrrell-johnson-grey-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-100-law-firms-list/) - The firm specializes in risk management of large spectator events, including training of event personnel and drafting/prosecution of risk transfer agreements. Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law
- [Hackney Publications Donates $1,000 to Austin Pets Alive!](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/20/hackney-publications-donates-1000-to-austin-pets-alive/) - Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has donated $1,000 to Austin Pets Alive!, a leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city – Austin. “My company has been blessed to have very loyal subscribers, advertisers and sponsors,” said Holt Hackney, the founder. “I am grateful for that support
- [UKG, National Women’s Soccer League Announce Historic Multi-Year Partnership to Help Close Gender Pay Gap](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/19/ukg-national-womens-soccer-league-announce-historic-multi-year-partnership-to-help-close-gender-pay-gap/) - UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have announced a historic, multi-year partnership, making UKG the first-ever title sponsor of the NWSL Challenge Cup, increasing the Cup bonus pool tenfold in 2022, and the total pool will more than double again in 2023. The 2023
- [Two Key Employers Takeaways from Professional Sport’s Continued Adoption of Crypto and Blockchain Technology](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/18/two-key-employers-takeaways-from-professional-sports-continued-adoption-of-crypto-and-blockchain-technology/) - By Phillip C. Bauknight, Joshua D. Nadreau, Adam F. Sloustcher, and Tam D. Vu, of Fisher & Phillips As cryptocurrency and blockchain technology continue their way into the mainstream, one key industry that stands out for its adoption of blockchain technology is professional sports. Professional leagues and teams have been among the first employers to
- [Dialogues on Issues Important to Women (1974-present & beyond)](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/17/dialogues-on-issues-important-to-women-1974-present-beyond/) - Invitation to CWI Zoom, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern May 24th Noon Registration Link This CWI meeting will be hosted by Nancy Hogshead-Makar, J.D., and Donna Lopiano, Ph.D., who are members of the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group. (https://womenssportspolicy.org/) The WSPWG’s mission is to affirm the legal permissibility of separate-sex competitive sports while restructuring sport to include
- [The Drake Group Announces 2022 National Award Winners, Including a U.S. Senator](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/16/the-drake-group-announces-2022-national-award-winners-including-a-u-s-senator/) - The Drake Group has announced the recipients of its 2022 national awards to be presented at The Allen Sack National Symposium – Advancing Integrity in College Sport on May 19, 2022 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. The Drake Group National Public Service Award to the HONORABLE CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, United States Senator for
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Robinson Bradshaw as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in Its Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/14/hackney-publications-recognizes-robinson-bradshaw-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-its-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Robinson Bradshaw as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves as a resource for those
- [Hogan Lovells Helps USA Rugby in Its Successful Effort to Bring the World Rugby Cup to the United States.](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/13/hogan-lovells-helps-usa-rugby-in-its-successful-effort-to-bring-the-world-rugby-cup-to-the-united-states/) - Yesterday, the World Rugby Council unanimously voted to officially select the United States as the host nation of the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Hogan Lovells partner Michael Kuh, who has a market-leading sports event acquisition practice at Hogan Lovells, was the lead outside counsel for the successful
- [Gross McGinley Lawyers Form Sports Law practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/12/gross-mcginley-lawyers-form-sports-law-practice/) - The Lehigh Valley Business has reported that four attorneys at Gross McGinley LLP in Allentown, PA have formed a sports law practice at the firm. Each of the attorneys are former student-athletes, according to the paper. Their decision was reportedly connected to changes in NCAA rules that now allow college athletes to make money off
- [Could Magic Johnson be the key factor in one group’s potential bid for Broncos?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/11/could-magic-johnson-be-the-key-factor-in-one-groups-potential-bid-for-broncos/) - Irwin Kishner, co-chair of Herrick's Sports Law Group, spoke to USA Today about the sale of the Denver Broncos and how basketball legend Magic Johnson could be a part of the deal. Reports emerged last week that Johnson teamed up with Josh Harris, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner, to place a bid for the Broncos. The
- [Full Sail University Announces Leader of Game Business & Esports](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/10/full-sail-university-announces-leader-of-game-business-esports/) - By Bridgette Cude For the past ten years, RaeLynn McAfee has taught in Full Sail University's Sports Marketing & Media bachelor's program, served as Course Director, Department Chair, and as the Program Director. Now, McAfee is stepping into a new arena as she takes on the role of Program Director for Game Business & Esports.
- [Everything You Need to Know about the NIL and International College Athlete Issue](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-nil-and-international-college-athlete-issue/) - By LEAD1 Association When the NCAA implemented its Interim NIL Policy on July 1, 2021, and the Congress failed to pass an NIL bill, it meant that all college athletes would be able to monetize their rights of publicity, except for possibly one group of athletes – those international athletes on F-1 visas, which greatly
- [Team Market Report Publishes NBA Fan Cost Index; Slight Increase Reported](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/08/team-market-report-publishes-nba-fan-cost-index-slight-increase-reported/) - Team Marketing Report has published the 2021-22 NBA Fan Cost Index®. According to Team Marketing Report's exclusive research, the cost for a family of four to attend a National Basketball Association game in the just-completed 2021-22 regular season inched up 0.9 percent to $439.04, a gain of $5.08, compared to the pandemic-delayed 2020-21 campaign. The annual survey that tracks
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Rifkin Weiner Livingston as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in Its ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/07/hackney-publications-recognizes-rifkin-weiner-livingston-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-its-100-law-firms-list-2/) - Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves as a resource
- [LEWIS BRISBOIS STRENGTHENS NATIONAL SPORTS LAW PRACTICE WITH NEW PARTNER HIRE](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/06/lewis-brisbois-strengthens-national-sports-law-practice-with-new-partner-hire/) - Lewis Brisbois has announced that accomplished sports attorney John Long has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Houston office. Long joins the firm along with Phoenix Partner Gregg E. Clifton from Jackson Lewis, to form "a powerhouse team of sports law practitioners" at Lewis Brisbois. Long has extensive experience and success in higher education
- [LEAD1 Survey Reveals 90% of FBS Athletic Directors Polled  Are Concerned NIL Used as Improper Recruiting Tool](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/05/lead1-survey-reveals-90-of-fbs-athletic-directors-polled-are-concerned-nil-used-as-improper-recruiting-tool/) - LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletics directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), has announced the results of its FBS athletic directors survey, which revealed 90 percent of polled ADs are concerned that collectives are using name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments as an improper recruiting tool. The survey, which
- [Diamond Sports Announces Addition of Sports Lawyer Bob Whitsitt to Board of Managers](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/04/diamond-sports-announces-addition-of-sports-lawyer-bob-whitsitt-to-board-of-managers/) - Diamond Sports Group, LLC (DSG), a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., has announced the appointment of a new slate of directors to oversee DSG in conjunction with the recent closing of a new $635 million facility to enable DSG to expand and strengthen its operational platform including emerging opportunities in the direct-to-consumer sports streaming
- [INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO ALLEGATIONS BY FORMER BROWNS’ COACH HUE JACKSON CONCLUDES; ALLEGATIONS COULD NOT BE SUBSTANTIATED](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/03/independent-review-into-allegations-by-former-browns-coach-hue-jackson-concludes-allegations-could-not-be-substantiated/) - Following a 60-day independent review into comments made by former Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson that the Browns paid or otherwise provided incentives to lose games during the 2016-17 seasons, former U.S. Attorney and SEC Chair Mary Jo White and a team of lawyers from the Debevoise firm determined that none of the allegations could
- [LHSAA Allows Student-Athletes to Receive NIL Benefits; Partners With Eccker Sports to Provide Required NIL Educational Services Throughout the State](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/05/02/lhsaa-allows-student-athletes-to-receive-nil-benefits-partners-with-eccker-sports-to-provide-required-nil-educational-services-throughout-the-state/) - The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) has voted to approve a positioning statement for its bylaws that allows high school student-athletes to receive Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) benefits, while also approving a state-wide partnership with Eccker Sports to provide educational services and resources to help high school leadership and students navigate the challenges
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Power Cronin as a Leader in Sports Law Field in Its Second Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/30/hackney-publications-recognizes-power-cronin-as-a-leader-in-sports-law-field-in-its-second-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications announced today that its readers have identified Power Cronin Ltd. as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves as a resource for
- [Gregg Clifton Brings his 'Leadership' to Lewis Brisbois' Sports Law Practice](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/29/gregg-clifton-brings-his-leadership-to-lewis-brisbois-sports-law-practice/) - Lewis Brisbois has hired seasoned sports law attorney Gregg E. Clifton as a partner in the firm's national Entertainment, Media & Sports and Labor & Employment Practices. Clifton joins from Jackson Lewis, where he served as the co-chair of its Collegiate and Professional Sports Industry Practice Group for the past 11 years. He was recently
- [Power Schools Participate in LEAD1's 2022 Collegiate Sports Summit](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/28/power-schools-participate-in-lead1s-2022-collegiate-sports-summit/) - By Bart Lambergman of LEAD1 The LEAD1 Association (“LEAD1”), which represents the athletics directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (“FBS”), hosted the 2022 Collegiate Sports Summit, a two-day educational symposium, in conjunction with the Sports Leadership Institute (“SLI”), on April 24-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas,
- [Sports Lawyer Joins Furman Athletics Staff as Director of Compliance](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/27/sports-lawyer-joins-furman-athletics-staff-as-director-of-compliance/) - Jeff Parry has joined the Furman athletics staff as the department's director of compliance, according to associate athletics director for compliance Kara Carpenter. Prior to joining the Furman staff, Parry served as a compliance assistant at Old Dominion. He also has previous experience in compliance at the University of North Carolina and BYU and as
- [NFL, Along with The National Domestic Violence Hotline and Raliance, Renew Partnerships to Help Stop Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/26/nfl-along-with-the-national-domestic-violence-hotline-and-raliance-renew-partnerships-to-help-stop-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault/) - The National Football League (NFL) joined the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) and RALIANCE in announcing their continued partnerships. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and highlighting the work of the NFL's national and local partnerships that provide year-round resources to educate communities and support survivors is part of the League's broad commitment that
- [Gregg Clifton Leaves Jackson Lewis](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/25/gregg-clifton-leaves-jackson-lewis/) - Sports Lawyer Gregg Clifton, who has been leading Jackson Lewis's high-profile sports group for 12 years, has left the firm and joined another firm, where he will lead that new firm's sports group. He is reportedly being joined by other Jackson Lewis attorneys. While Clifton's Linkedin page still lists Jackson Lewis, the firm has removed
- [Foley Advises Milwaukee Bucks in Launch of ‘Fear the Deer NFTs’ Collection](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/25/foley-advises-milwaukee-bucks-in-launch-of-fear-the-deer-nfts-collection/) - Foley & Lardner LLP has assisted the Milwaukee Bucks in launching its digital collectibles experience called “Fear The Deer NFTs,” which will "allow fans an opportunity to collect, own, and trade fan-focused digital assets." In collaboration with the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace and distribution platform Sweet, the new collection will allow Bucks fans access to
- [Readers of Hackney Publications Recognize PARRON LAW® | Entertainment & Sports as a Leader in the Sports Law Field](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/23/readers-of-hackney-publications-recognize-parron-law-entertainment-sports-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field/) - Hackney Publications announced today that its readers have identified PARRON LAW® as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the Sports Law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” The PARRON LAW® sports group is led by attorney Ivan Parron® with over twenty-five years’ experience as
- [Governor Abbott’s Texas Task Force On Concert Safety Releases Final Report](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/22/governor-abbotts-texas-task-force-on-concert-safety-releases-final-report/) - Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety has released their final report which includes recommendations and strategies to ensure the safety of concertgoers in the Lone Star State. Governor Abbott launched the task force on November 10 in response to the tragedy at Astroworld Festival in Houston that killed 10 concertgoers
- [Greenspoon Marder Expands Entertainment & Sports Practice with Addition of Partner Ahmand R. Johnson in Miami](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/21/greenspoon-marder-expands-entertainment-sports-practice-with-addition-of-partner-ahmand-r-johnson-in-miami/) - Greenspoon Marder has announced the expansion of the firm’s Entertainment & Sports practice group with the addition of partner Ahmand Johnson in Miami. Johnson assists entertainers, athletes, and companies of all sizes in a wide array of transactional matters. He also brings 15 years of litigation experience representing individuals and companies in high stakes commercial
- [California Appellate Court Rejects ‘The Baseball Rule’ in Foul Ball Injury Case](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/20/california-appellate-court-rejects-the-baseball-rule-in-foul-ball-injury-case/) - (Editor's Note: Below is an excerpt from the most recent Sports Litigation Alert, which features five case summaries and eight to ten articles in each issue. The Alert also offers subscribers the most exhaustive searchable archive of sports law material in the country.) By John E. Tyrrell and Matthew S. Cioeta, of Ricci Tyrrell Johnson
- [Can Will Smith Sue the Academy? — A Law Professor’s Approach](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/19/can-will-smith-sue-the-academy-a-law-professors-approach/) - Entertainment law goes part and parcel with sports law, which is why we are sharing an assessment provided by Wayne Cohen, a trial lawyer and law professor, the George Washington University School of Law below: The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences (Academy) holds broad powers over its members, including Will Smith. However, the Academy’s decision
- [National Council of Youth Sports Appoints New Board Members, Including Attorney](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/18/national-council-of-youth-sports-appoints-new-board-members-including-attorney/) - The National Council of Youth Sports has announced the appointment of Dr. Barry Boden, Mark O’Brien, Shannon Shy and Chris Snyder as a new slate of Board members. The Board’s duties are to direct the business of the association. “We are excited to welcome Barry, Mark, Shannon and Chris,” said Adam Andrasko, Board Chairman. “These individuals bring
- [NHLPA Releases Results from Independent Review on Kyle Bush Sexual Assault Case: No Individual Wrongdoing or Institutional Failures of Policy or Procedure](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/17/nhlpa-releases-results-from-independent-review-no-individual-wrongdoing-or-institutional-failures-of-policy-or-procedure/) - "At the direction of the Executive Board, the National Hockey League Players’ Association has released the independent review of the NHLPA’s response in late 2010 and early 2011 to reports that Kyle Beach was sexually abused by a Chicago Blackhawks coach. The review, conducted by the law firm of Cozen O’Connor, was commissioned in early
- [Readers of Hackney Publications Recognize Nelson Mullins as a Leader in Sports Law in Its Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/16/readers-of-hackney-publications-recognize-nelson-mullins-as-a-leader-in-sports-law-in-its-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves as
- [Foley Advises BlockPack in Launch of NFT Platform for College Athletes’ NIL](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/15/foley-advises-blockpack-in-launch-of-nft-platform-for-college-athletes-nil/) - Foley & Lardner LLP advised BlockPack, a non-fungible token (NFT) platform designed for teams and organizations to engage with dynamic real-world communities, on the establishment of its NFT platform beginning with its 2021-22 College Sports Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Program. The Foley team helped BlockPack navigate the regulatory background of the NIL landscape, as well
- [Webinar Addresses 'College Athletes’ Freedom of Speech and Expression – or the Lack Thereof'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/14/webinar-addresses-college-athletes-freedom-of-speech-and-expression-or-the-lack-thereof/) - The Drake Group Webinar Series continues with an April 21 event that addresses 'Critical Issues in Collegiate Athletics. Hosted by 2aDays, the panelists will explore "how rights of free speech operate in the context of intercollegiate athletics including speech used abusively by athletes, athletes protesting abuse by coaches, trainers, or other university staff, athletes engaging
- [Who’s At Fault When 21 Ultramarathoners Die in a Race?](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/13/whos-at-fault-when-21-ultramarathoners-die-in-a-race/) - (Editor's Note: The following is shared from the archives of Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical.) By Jon Heshka, Associate Professor at Thompson Rivers University On May 22, 2021, 21 ultramarathoners died in the world’s single largest mass casualty incident during a race. It occurred in the Yellow River Stone Forest Park
- [Former Professional Hockey Player Secures $160,000 So He Can Start His Own Business](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/12/former-professional-hockey-player-secures-160000-so-he-can-start-his-own-business/) - Burns Funding, an alternative funding company started by serial entrepreneur Peter J. Burns III, is fulfilling the dream of a former National Hockey League player, determined to transition from accomplished professional athlete to successful entrepreneur. Houston native Blair Stewart played ten years of professional hockey, much of it in the world’s most prestigious professional hockey
- [LEAD1 to Host Virtual  Forum - 'Everything You Need to Know about the NIL and International College Athlete Issue' - on April 19](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/11/lead1-to-host-virtual-forum-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-nil-and-international-college-athlete-issue-on-april-19/) - LEAD1 will continue to host a number of virtual forums for ADs, coaches, administrators and other stakeholders to guide them how to navigate complex and uncharted new realities, including one on April 19 that addresses “Everything You Need to Know about the NIL and International College Athlete Issue.” The session is described as follows: “When
- [Readers of Hackney Publications Recognize Mintz as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in Its Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/09/readers-of-hackney-publications-recognize-mintz-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-its-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications announced today that its readers have identified Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the
- [Texas Rangers General Counsel Leaves Post to Join New York Mets](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/08/texas-rangers-general-counsel-leaves-post-to-join-new-york-mets/) - Katherine Pothier is coming home. Pothier, who spent six years with the Texas Rangers and eight years with the San Diego Padres, has reportedly been named the chief legal officer of the New York Mets. A New jersey native and graduate of Rutgers Law School, she replaces David Cohen, who left last year following an
- [Gabelli School of Business Announces Launch of Sports Business Initiative](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/07/gabelli-school-of-business-announces-launch-of-sports-business-initiative/) - Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business has launched the Gabelli Sports Business Initiative to explore, debate and propose solutions to the many important issues involving the sports industry. The Initiative, to be led by Mark Conrad, Associate Professor of Law and Ethics and a longtime writer and observer of the industry, will bring together experts
- [Champion Women, Others Sued for $250 million by Coach Banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for Sexually Abusing Underage Athletes, Seeks Help](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/06/champion-women-sued-for-250-million-by-coach-banned-by-the-u-s-center-for-safesport-for-sexually-abusing-underage-athletes-seeks-help/) - (Editor's note: The following was shared early this morning.) We're being sued for $250 million by a coach banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for sexually abusing his underage athletes. Why us? We weren't quiet; we told the volleyball community about his bans. Now we need a legal defense. We have launched a GoFundMe to pay
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Herrick as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in Its Second Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/02/hackney-publications-recognizes-herrick-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-its-second-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Herrick, Feinstein LLP as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves
- [Celebration of Life for Sports Business Professor Jim Riordan Set for April 28](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/04/04/celebration-of-life-for-sports-business-professor-jim-riordan-set-for-april-28/) - By Paul Owers Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business will hold a Celebration of Life on April 28 for Jim Riordan, Ph.D., who founded FAU’s MBA in Sport Management Program in 2000. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on the Hyundai Deck at FAU Stadium. Food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP here.
- [New York Governor Hochul Announces Joint Public-Private Agreement to Ensure the Buffalo Bills Remain in New York State](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/31/new-york-governor-hochul-announces-joint-public-private-agreement-to-ensure-the-buffalo-bills-remain-in-new-york-state/) - Governor Kathy Hochul and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz have announced an agreement between New York State, Erie County and the NFL's Buffalo Bills franchise for a $1.4 billion new stadium in Orchard Park. Governor Hochul's negotiations secured a 30-year commitment for the Bills to remain in Buffalo, and a combined $550 million from the NFL and Bills - approved today
- [CSRI Awards Professor Ellen J. Staurowsky with Sonny Vaccaro Impact Award](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/30/csri-awards-professor-ellen-j-staurowsky-with-sonny-vaccaro-impact-award/) - The College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) at the University of South Carolina celebrated the in-person return of its annual conference by recognizing a legend in the world of college sport. Ellen J. Staurowsky, Ed.D., is the 2022 recipient of the Sonny Vaccaro Impact Award, given to individuals who have made a positive impact on college
- [Fantasy Sports Passes the Test: New York High Court Rules Fantasy Sports Are Legal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/29/fantasy-sports-passes-the-test-new-york-high-court-rules-fantasy-sports-are-legal/) - By Steven Eichorn, of Ifrah Law In the lull of a midweek break from March Madness, New York’s highest court made noise Tuesday when it finally handed down its fantasy sports ruling, confirming that fantasy sports contests are legal in the state. Fantasy sports players might not have even noticed it was a question: Tens of millions
- [Relevant Sports, LLC v. U.S. Soccer Fed’n., Inc.: If You Don’t Succeed at First, Replead](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/28/relevant-sports-llc-v-u-s-soccer-fedn-inc-if-you-dont-succeed-at-first-replead/) - (What follows is a story from the archives of Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical.) By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Introduction Relevant Sports, LLC. (“Relevant”) provides advertising and marketing services and is owned by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. Its website proclaims that it is “The Premier Soccer Events and Media Company
- [Goldstein & McClintock Recognized as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/26/goldstein-mcclintock-recognized-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-100-law-firms-list/) - Readers of Hackney Publications have identified Goldstein & McClintock, LLLP as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves as a resource for
- [Global Esports Summit Is Right Around the Corner](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/25/global-esports-summit-is-right-around-the-corner/) - Hackney Publications readers will get a 20 percent discount at this link: https://registration.gesevent.com/survey/12c2ac8prjsw0?actioncode=ESIC20 The inaugural ESIC Global Esports Summit 2022 will be held April 14 and will bring together the leading industry experts and esports community together for a massive conference at the ExCel in London. Specifically, it will reflect on topics the industry
- [Sports Lawyers Association Sets Annual Conference on May 12-14 in Atlanta](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/24/sports-lawyers-association-sets-annual-conference-on-may-12-14-in-atlanta/) - The Sports Lawyers Association will hold its Annual Conference May 12-14, after a 2-year hiatus from the in-person event because of COVID. The theme for the conference will be "Sports as a Platform to Elevate Inclusion" and the venue will be the Marriott Marquis in Downtown Atlanta. SLA President Allison Rich, Esq., Ed.D. will preside
- [Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Popular Inc. for Alleged Banking Illegalities on Behalf of Former Boxing Greats, Tito Trinidad and His Father Don Félix](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/23/law-firm-files-lawsuit-against-popular-inc-for-alleged-banking-illegalities-on-behalf-of-former-boxing-greats-tito-trinidad-and-his-father-don-felix/) - Retired world boxing champion Juan Félix Trinidad-García (“Tito”) and his father, trainer and manager Juan Félix Trinidad-Rodríguez (“Don Félix”), filed lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico (Trinidad-García, et al. v. Popular Inc., et al., 21-cv-01529-ADC) (see at: https://www.quetglaslawpsc.org/_files/ugd/828c0f_fdc52a4cf7ec4a88abb7733714c2ecd6.pdf) against Puerto Rico’s largest banking and securities investment entities: Popular Inc.-NASDAQ:BPOP (“BPOP”)- and its subsidiaries,
- [University of Florida Entertainment and Sports Law Society Host Symposium March 25](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/22/university-of-florida-entertainment-and-sports-law-society-host-symposium-march-25/) - The University of Florida Entertainment and Sports Law Society will host is Spring Symposium on March 25. To register, visit here. The Panels and Panelists follow below: POWER OF ATTORNEY: ATHLETE ADVOCACY AND BRAND BUILDING 9AM - 10AM Jason Setchen Owner, Athlete Defender Founder & CEO Dan Lust Moderator Sports Attorney heard on ESPN,
- [Virginia Tech Swimmer Blasts NCAA in Letter After Trans Swimmer Takes Her Spot](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/21/virginia-tech-swimmer-blasts-ncaa-in-letter-after-trans-swimmer-takes-her-spot/) - Reka Gyorgy of Virginia Tech, who was bumped out of a final by trans swimmer Lia Thomas at the NCAAs, wrote the following letter, earning praise from many for making a stand on an important issue: Dear NCAA, I would like to address this past week’s events and express my thoughts. First, I would like to
- [Readers of Hackney Publications Recognize Freeman Lovell as a Leader in Sports Law in Its Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/19/readers-of-hackney-publications-recognize-freeman-lovell-as-a-leader-in-sports-law-in-its-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Freeman Lovell as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal serves as a resource for those in
- [Double Digit Jump in Public Support for Student-Athlete Name, Image, Likeness Payment; Majority of Fans Say Pay the March Madness Players](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/18/double-digit-jump-in-public-support-for-student-athlete-name-image-likeness-payment-majority-of-fans-say-pay-the-march-madness-players/) - Since the passage of legislation in 29 states last year that provides for student-athletes to receive payments for use of their name, image or likeness (NIL), there has been double digit increase in public support for the practice. The poll asked: “Do you think student athletes should be allowed to profit from the use of
- [THE WOMEN’S SPORTS POLICY WORKING GROUP AND CHAMPION WOMEN RELEASE THE RESULTS OF TWO PETITIONS ASKING CONGRESS AND SPORT GOVERNING BODIES TO PRIORITIZE COMPETITIVE FAIRNESS FOR BIOLOGICAL WOMEN](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/16/the-womens-sports-policy-working-group-and-champion-women-release-the-results-of-two-petitions-asking-congress-and-sport-governing-bodies-to-prioritize-competitive-fairness-for-biological-wom/) - Over 5446 athletes, parents, coaches and sports officials and others, including over 297 Olympians and Paralympians, have signed onto two petitions: The Women’s Sports Policy Working Group positions and model legislation and the ChampionWomen.com petition that call upon legislatures and sports governance organizations to prioritize fairness and safety for females over blanket transgender inclusion or
- [SRLA Presents Annual Awards to Sports Law Faculty at Annual Conference](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/15/srla-presents-annual-awards-to-sports-law-faculty-at-annual-conference/) - The Sports and Recreation Law Association presented its annual awards to professors in the sports law field at its annual conference in Atlanta last month. SRLA presented its most prestigious award, the Professor Betty van der Smissen Leadership Award, to Dr. Sarah Young, of Indiana University. Dr. Andy Pittman, a long-time sports law professor at
- [Blank Rome Sports Lawyer Michelle Gervais Recognized in ‘Women We Admire Top 100 Women Leaders of Tampa’ for 2022](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/14/blank-rome-sports-lawyer-michelle-gervais-recognized-in-women-we-admire-top-100-women-leaders-of-tampa-for-2022/) - Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Michelle Gervais, who serves as a litigation partner and co-chair of the firm’s Sports Law practice, has been recognized in The Top 100 Women Leaders of Tampa for 2022 by Women We Admire. The firm’s Sports Law practice and advises high-profile athletes, celebrities, and executives, as well as businesses in the sports, entertainment, and
- [Ifrah Law and EGR Announce 2022 Ifrah Pitch Competition for Start-ups Entering the Online Gaming Space](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/13/ifrah-law-and-egr-announce-2022-ifrah-pitch-competition-for-start-ups-entering-the-online-gaming-space/) - Ifrah Law and EGR North America kicked off the 2022 ‘Ifrah Pitch’ competition; a competition for small business start-ups looking to enter the online gaming space in the United States. Internationally recognized in online gaming and sports betting law, attorney Jeff Ifrah seeks to encourage innovation in the industry and support entrepreneurs working to bring their product to market. To enter
- [Hackney Publications Recognizes Bailey Glasser as a Leader in the Sports Law Field in Its Second Annual ‘100 Law Firms’ List](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/12/hackney-publications-recognizes-bailey-glasser-as-a-leader-in-the-sports-law-field-in-its-second-annual-100-law-firms-list/) - Hackney Publications has announced that its readers have identified Bailey & Glasser, LLP as one of a handful of law firms that are leaders in the sports law field in its annual Roster of “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About.” Besides recognizing law firms for their achievements, the portal
- [FIFA Gives Russian Soccer the Red Card](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/11/fifa-gives-russian-soccer-the-red-card/) - By Robert J. Romano, JD, LLM, Senior Writer, and Devin Morgan, MS in Sport Management Candidate, St. John’s University Initially, FIFA, soccer’s global governing body responsible for the organization and promotion of international soccer tournaments including the men's and women’s World Cup events, was only going to forbid Russia from hosting any international soccer games during
- [‘Testing the Waters’ - the NCAA Issues a Memo About Best Practices for DI Basketball Players Seeking a Career in the NBA](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/10/testing-the-waters-the-ncaa-issues-a-memo-about-best-practices-for-di-basketball-players-seeking-a-career-in-the-nba/) - (Editor's Note: The following has been republished from the archives of Sports Litigation Alert. The Alert, which is available for subscriptions to libraries, professors, students, teams, and law firms, features the largest sports law specific - database in the country.) By Michael A. Ross, MS In a year unlike any other and dominated by uniqueness
- [Georgia Tech Athletics Adds Senior Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/09/georgia-tech-athletics-adds-senior-counsel/) - Cameron Cilano will fill the new position of senior counsel for athletics within Georgia Tech athletics’ administration, director of athletics Todd Stansbury announced on Tuesday. Stansbury, who also announced a chief of staff appointment, said that “both of these new positions will play significant roles in furthering our strategic priorities of creating the culture, infrastructure
- [Hackney Publications Announces Second Annual ‘100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About’ Portal](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/08/hackney-publications-announces-second-annual-100-law-firms-with-sports-law-practices-you-need-to-know-about-portal/) - 100lawfirms.com is portal that serves as a resource for those in need of experienced and capable legal counsel in the sports law arena. Hackney Publications announced today the second annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” a portal that serves as a resource for those in need of experienced
- [FALCONS’ CALVIN RIDLEY SUSPENDED THROUGH AT LEAST THE 2022 SEASON FOR BETTING ON NFL GAMES IN 2021 SEASON](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/07/falcons-calvin-ridley-suspended-through-at-least-the-2022-season-for-betting-on-nfl-games-in-2021-season/) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today suspended Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The activity took place during a five-day period in late November 2021 while Ridley was not with the team and was away from the club's
- [UNH Is Seeking Director of Legal Graduate Programs](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/07/unh-is-seeking-director-of-legal-graduate-programs/) - A new faculty position has opened up at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law for Director of Legal Graduate Programs. The person hired will need to be an attorney. They will have a mix of teaching and administrative responsibilities related to the school's grad programs. They will be based in Concord. The actual description reads
- [Florida Attorney General Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Religious Freedom of High School Football Coach](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/06/florida-attorney-general-urges-u-s-supreme-court-to-protect-the-religious-freedom-of-high-school-football-coach/) - Attorney General Ashley Moody has urged the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Joseph A. Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. In the case, the Ninth Circuit "failed to uphold the constitutional rights of a high school coach punished for praying alone on a football field
- [Ifrah Law Partner Michelle Cohen Moderating All Star Sports Betting Panel Today at the NYU’s Sports Law Association 11th Annual Sports Law Colloquium](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/04/ifrah-law-partner-michelle-cohen-moderating-all-star-sports-betting-panel-today-at-the-nyus-sports-law-association-11th-annual-sports-law-colloquium/) - Michelle Cohen, a Partner at Ifrah Law, one of the world’s leading gaming firms, will moderate a sports betting panel today during the 11th annual Sports Law Association Colloquium sponsored by NYU’s Sports Law Association. “It is an honor to have Michelle speak at this highly esteemed event, and her unequivocal knowledge on legal sports
- [Effort to Classify Student-Athletes as Employees Continues With New Twist to Include Public University Students](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/03/effort-to-classify-student-athletes-as-employees-continues-with-new-twist-to-include-public-university-students-2/) - By Gregg E. Clifton & Zachary J. McCormack, of Jackson Lewis Ongoing efforts to urge the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to classify student-athletes as employees continue with the latest unfair labor charge filed by the National College Players Association (NCPA) and their Executive Director Ramogi Huma. The unfair labor practice charge alleges that the NCAA, the Pac-12
- [LPGA Attorney Promoted to Senior Corporate Counsel](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/03/02/lpga-attorney-promoted-to-senior-corporate-counsel/) - Matthew Cornwell has been promoted to senior corporate counsel at the LPGA. Previously corporate counsel, Cornwell will be responsible for multiple areas within the LPGA organization including LPGA’s Anti-Doping program and commercial contracts such as sponsorship, licensing and tournaments. He will also supports the growth of the LPGA organization by providing counsel to the LPGA
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- [PART I - An Overview of the CAS Ad Hoc Division Decisions from the 2022 Beijing Olympics](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/02/25/part-i-an-overview-of-the-cas-ad-hoc-division-decisions-from-the-2022-beijing-olympics/) - (Editor's note: What follows is an excerpt from an extensive article that appeared last night in Sports Litigation Alert, the nation's leading sports law periodical. The excerpt includes one of several decisions highlighted in the article. Hackney Publications offers student, professor, library and law firm subscription rates.) By Jared P. Vasiliauskas & Michael V. Viverito,
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- [2022 NCAA Convention Summary - From an Athlete's Perspective](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/02/22/2022-ncaa-convention-summary-from-an-athletes-perspective/) - By Rick Allen, Founder – Informed Athlete® The annual NCAA Convention was held recently in Indianapolis. While much of the publicity over the last few months regarding the Convention was regarding the work of the Constitution Committee to propose a new draft of the NCAA Constitution, I doubt that work will really impact the day-to-day
- [Diversity Development - Jusan Hamilton Set to Become First Black Race Director for Daytona 500](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/02/21/diversity-development-jusan-hamilton-set-to-become-first-black-race-director-for-daytona-500/) - By Chase Wilhelm NASCAR.com As NASCAR ushers in a new era for the sport, Cup Series race director Jusan Hamilton is preparing to make history of his own in Sunday’s Daytona 500 (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). When drivers take the green flag for The Great American Race, Hamilton will be the
- [Lawyers: Brown University Re-Learns Title IX Lesson about 'Riling Up' the Amy 'Cohens of the World'](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/02/19/lawyers-brown-university-re-learns-title-ix-lesson-about-riling-up-the-amy-cohens-of-the-world/) - By Arthur Bryant and Lori Bullock* Cohen v. Brown University, which the First Circuit just referred to as “This landmark Title IX case,” started in April 1992, after the school stopped funding its varsity women’s gymnastics and volleyball teams. Eleven female athletes, including Amy Cohen, Megan Hull, Lisa Stern Kaplowitz, Eileen Rocchio, and Jennifer Todd,
- [Handling ransomware and other cybersecurity incidents in sports, media, and entertainment - a webinar](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/02/18/handling-ransomware-and-other-cybersecurity-incidents-in-sports-media-and-entertainment-a-webinar/) - Hogan Lovells and Mandiant will host a dynamic discussion on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 on preparing for and managing ransomware attacks on your company - and key considerations for companies in the sports, media, and entertainment sector. "This will be an engaging and interactive case study examining the key challenges that companies face before, during,
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- [Sports Lawyer Will Kava Tabbed as Senior Associate AD/Compliance & Governance at Mizzou](https://sportslawexpert.com/2022/02/16/sports-lawyer-will-kava-tabbed-as-senior-associate-ad-compliance-governance-at-mizzou/) - University of Missouri Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois has named Will Kava as the Tigers Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Governance. Kava, who joins Mizzou from Ole Miss, will serve on Reed-Francois' senior leadership team and lead the department's compliance and governance efforts, including overseeing Mizzou's Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program, currently

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