Sport is unique because of the following (non-exhaustive) factors: 1) Uncertainty of outcome (without which sport would not function – as seen by the way in which match-fixing, bribery and corruption are loathed by the sporting community) 2) Interdependency – the reliance upon the health of competitors will not normally be found in any other […]
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Interested in truly learning about sports law, but have absolutely no desire of becoming a lawyer? Does the idea of spending the next three years of your life in a law school library scare you? Want to get a postgraduate degree as fast as possible (so that you may potentially become an NFLPA agent)? If […]
Brand new layout to be released at some point tomorrow. Do not mind any site errors while I attempt to make the switch. Interview with BJ Armstrong, former NBA Champion and current NBPA agent at WMG scheduled to be posted first thing Tuesday morning. I returned from Israel after eleven full days and nights in […]
I probably get fielded a question like this through email atleast three times a week: What is the best route to take if I plan on negotiating contracts and being a knowledgeable sports agent in future; getting my masters in sports management or obtaining a law degree? My response is usually along the lines of, […]
While Darren continues to schlep around Israel, I’ll continue his Friday wrap-up tradition even in his absence. The following are some headlines that we neglected to cover during the week. The Academy for Athletes, founded by former NFL running back Paul Miles, offers instruction in finance, health, law, public relations and social awareness. It also […]
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Review of Disbarring Jerry Maguire
One common trend that I find among the many sports agent related law review articles that I have read is that the topic often centers around the difference between agents that have been certified by a state bar and non-attorney-agents. Disbarring Jerry Maguire: How Broadly Defining “Unauthorized Practice of Law” Could Take the “Lawyer” out […]
Guest contribution by: Jesse Feldman, Sports and Entertainment Law Society Executive Board Member The first annual Nova Southeastern University Sports Law Symposium has come and gone and we have been hearing nothing but rave reviews from members of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law section of the Florida Bar (our partner in this CLE event), […]
What: 12th Annual Fordham Sports Law Symposium Where: Fordham Law School McNally Amphitheatre. Click here for map. When: Friday, April 11, 2008. Registration begins at 8:45AM. Symposium ends at 4:30PM. Topics: Financing and Structuring Acquisitions of Sports Teams and Stadiums Sports Merchandising and Memorabilia Amateurism and the NCAA Keynote Speaker: John K. Mara – New […]
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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up
On Wednesday of this week, I was elected President of the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society (EASLS) at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. I am extremely excited about taking on the position and cannot wait to help plan next year’s UF Sports Symposium. Dynasty is continuing to grow and take care […]
What: The First Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports Law Symposium. Where: Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL. Click here for map. When: Saturday, April 5, 2008. First panel begins at 10:00AM. Main Topic: The Growth of the Florida Sports Market. Other Topics: Licensing in College Athletics. So Your Client is not a First Round Draft Pick. […]