The wrap-up is coming a little later than usual, but no worries, you are getting it before sundown! It’s been a tough week. We had a few players released from their MLB organizations. But we also found good news about the level that some of our guys will be starting at, and we also gained […]
Month: March 2010
After reading several articles about young people, especially college grads, attempting to break into the sports or entertainment industry, I have come to the conclusion that it may be more beneficial to pursue a degree in anything but Sport. In addition, through a conversation with a notable Athletic Director, I posed the question: Where are […]
What: 2010 Dr. Bob Frederick KU Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium When: Friday, April 9, 2010 Where: Hadl Auditorium (map) Cost: Free to students and general public. $25 for for attorneys seeking CLE credit (4 Kansas credits, 1 ethics; pending Missouri CLE credit approval). Registration begins at 9 am, with the event starting at 10 am. […]
This year marks the potential end of the long-term contract between the NCAA and CBS Broadcasting – July 31 will be decision day. The NCAA can opt out of the remainder of their contract, leaving new bidders coming with one thing in common – maximizing the bottom-line. It has been reported by numerous sources that […]
What: New York Law School Sports Law Symposium When: Monday, April 5, 2010 Where: Event Center (W201) – New York Law School (map) Panels: 12:45-1:45: Legal Issues in Running a Professional Sports League and Stadium Jessica Berman (Associate Counsel, NHL) Mark Stefanacci?(Chief Operating Officer & Legal Counsel, NJ Sports Exposition Authority) Sue Cohig (Senior Vice President, […]
Yesterday, I received the sentencing memorandum on behalf of Gilbert Arenas, along with those exhibits to the memorandum that are not publicly accessible. The memorandum was provided to the government and the judge last week and it was formally filed yesterday. I am attaching it, in its entirety, at the bottom of this post. The […]
In the past year, I have had the pleasant opportunity of representing talented basketball players, finding them playing opportunities overseas, negotiating the terms of their contracts, making sure that they get overseas safely, continuing to monitor their progress, and staying in touch with them constantly through Skype. I love the fact that there is a […]
Derrick Goold wrote a piece (subscription necessary) in BaseballAmerica.com yesterday, with the subtitle: “Parise showing Cardinals everything he has.” The title – “Well-Traveled Reliever.” Here is a part of the article: By the end of the 2010 season, Parise will have been pitching, nearly uninterrupted, for 32 months. When he reported to his first major […]
When I left you last week, I was expecting a busy week in preparation for the arrival of Team USA’s U18 squad in Chicago this past Friday. Monday morning and afternoon was spent primarily on my computer. Over the previous couple of days, I had met a number of scouts at the Steel games and […]
“If you’ve given the greatest effort that you can expect of yourself, you always get what you deserve.” – C. Vivian Stringer What a great quote from a great coach who knows all too well the impact and importance of effort and expectations. The voice of C. Vivian Stringer probably resonated in Epiphanny Prince’s head […]