The following is a guest contribution from Larry A. Silverman of law firm Dickie McCamey & Chilcote. Commissioner Adam Silver has received universal praise for his decision to impose a lifetime ban and $2.5 million fine on Donald Sterling for his appalling racist statements. However, as this drama has shifted to the Owners, many commentators have […]
The following serves as the first contribution for new Sports Agent Blog contributor D’Bria Bradshaw. Bradshaw is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and is about to begin her J.D. studies at Charlotte School of Law. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Former New York Jets General Manager, Mike Tannenbaum, now head of Priority Sports […]
The following is a guest contribution from Joanna Hensley, a teaching graduate assistant in the Tarleton State University Kinesiology Program. She is currently a contributing author for TSU’s Kinesiology and Sport Review. She will graduate in August with a master’s of education and pursue a law degree with plans for a career in football administration. It is no […]
It was announced earlier this week that a super group of attorneys have formed a practice that will largely represent the rights of professional athletes. Michael Hausfeld and his firm Hausfeld LLP will work with Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP to form the yet to be named practice. Michael Hausfeld’s body of work is extensive. […]
The following is a guest contribution from Robert DiMarco. Robert is a former Division I (FCS) fullback for Jacksonville University Dolphins football. He majored in political science and minored English and writing, and is an aspiring law school student and sport attorney. Robert currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor for Indian River State College tutoring […]
The following guest contribution was written by Jonathan Gordon, a junior at the University of Notre Dame with plans of attending law school. The founder of Sports Analytics Blog, Jonathan invites you to connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Wednesday evening, the University of Notre Dame hosted a panel on the “relationship between academics and athletics.” The panel titled, “For […]
Arizona State University (ASU) is taking the plunge to become an innovator in the sports law field. Last week, it announced a new program that will allow students to focus on the difficult legal and business issues that sport executives face on and off the field. There are many ethical and legal dilemmas that executives […]
What: 3rd Annual NYU Sports Law Colloquium The Sports Law Committee, in association with the Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Society at New York University School of Law, cordially invite you to a day-long event featuring distinguished panels and discussions on today’s prominent legal issues in the world of sports. When: April 15, 2014, 10:00 […]
Darren Heitner is a visionary in the sports law field, and he is currently a partner at one of the premier sports and entertainment law firms in the country, Wolfe Law Miami, P.A. As a talented writer, he has published a multitude of sports articles and is a leading contributor for Forbes. In fact, since […]
What: Inaugural Sports Law Symposium by Texas A&M’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society When: Friday, April 25, 2014 Where: Texas A&M University School of Law, Fort Worth, Texas Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Confirmed speakers are from the Texas Rangers, FC Dallas, Willis & Woy, SMU, TCU, the Lonestar Conference, and more. Schedule 8:00 – 9:30 […]