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Major League Baseball: A Look from Both Sides of the Bargaining Table

Even Maury Ballstein from Zoolander would say that collective bargaining discussions are so hot right now.  We discussed the important collective bargaining issues for the NFL, NBA, and MLB at the 2010 UF Sports Law Symposium, but there is still a lot more that will come up before any deals are brokered between the leagues […]

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2010 Sports Law Study Abroad Program in Florence, Italy

What could possibly be better than learning Sports Law during the day and having five course meals at night?  A few days ago, NFL agent and attorney, Ralph Cindrich, passed on some information about a Sports Law program he is participating in (as an instructor), which will be held in Florence, Italy this upcoming Summer. […]

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Rookie Duties: Time to Step Up

One thing I love about this business is the fact that no day is like the one before, and you can’t ever predict what’s going to get thrown your way. Just last week, I got an email from a friend letting me know that a USHL All-Star with 2010 NHL Draft potential was interested in […]

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3rd Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium

In a little bit less than two weeks from now, I will be sitting on a panel at the Nova Southeastern University Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium. If you will be in South Florida, I hope to see you there. For more information about the entire event, see below. What: Third Annual Nova Southeastern University […]

Checking In From Occasionally Sunny South Florida

I am currently down here in South Florida, having business meetings and enjoying the various major Super Bowl related parties.  Wednesday night I attended the MOVES Magazine party at Christine Lee’s in the new Gulfstream Park.  Thursday night was the GQ Party at the Bud Light Hotel (Bud Light has taken over the Surfcomber Hotel […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/5/2010)

It has been a very busy week.  After concluding the 2010 UF Sports Law Symposium, it was time to take a day off and relax a bit.  Then right back to work.  Pete Parise is over in Venezuela representing Puerto Rico in the Serie del Caribe 2010, also known as the Caribbean World Series.  He […]

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An Intern(al) Look At Becoming a Sports Agent

I apologize for not posting last week. No excuses; I will continue to post one a week, so check back each week. The past week has been a busy week. I am learning lots of information each day and having fun while doing so. First, I’ve been watching the Caribbean World Series all week. Congratulations […]

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Pete Parise Taking Care Of Business In Venezuela

Pete Parise continues to prove that he is ready to pitch in the big leagues this year.  Facing a very tough Mexico team yesterday in the Caribbean World Series, Pete threw the middle three innings of Puerto Rico’s 5-3 win. He had another fine performance allowing no runs, one hit and striking out four. He also […]

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Does the NFL Have a Place in MMA?

After last weekend’s MMA debut of former NFL superstar, Herschel Walker, I began to think if MMA could be a legitimate answer for athletes who still thrive to compete but have outstayed their welcome in the NFL either by way of retiring or through being cut. At 47, Walker is still in phenomenal shape and […]

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Let’s Make a Deal: Derrick Morgan

First off, I’d like to thank everyone who commented on the initial Let’s Make a Deal post; great job keeping the conversation going! Here is the second installment, so get your research done and hit me with some counter-offers! Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech 6’4″, 272 pounds 1st round, 2nd overall selection to the Detroit Lions […]