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Thompson Coburn LLP
Here we go! It was bound to happen sooner or later. Here is what may be reported as the first high school NIL (name, image and likeness) deal. Adidas may be the first of many NIL high school deals to come.
Thompson Coburn LLP
Before you enjoy a holiday weekend filled with food, family and football, enjoy this article about the unique status of lefty punters in the NFL.
K2 Integrity
In the world of college athletics, the introduction of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights on 1 July 2021 revolutionized the landscape for student-athletes...
Klein Moynihan Turco LLP
On August 8, 2023, PENN Entertainment ("PENN") and ESPN announced a groundbreaking sports gambling licensing arrangement. In exchange for $1.5 billion cash...
Duane Morris LLP
As the holidays (and the College Football Playoff!) approach and the NCAA continues to push for federal Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legislation...
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
Numerous voices in commercial real estate have expressed concern about the state of the office space market in the United States, as pre-COVID leases begin to expire while demand...
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved data privacy regulations under the 2022 Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act earlier this fall.
Klein Moynihan Turco LLP
In late August, DraftKings was fined $94,440 in Maryland for allegedly advertising to underage fantasy sports players.
Schwartz, Conroy & Hack
The Idea Of Winning.
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
Effective July 1, 2021, the NCAA adopted its new "interim" name, image and likeness ("NIL") policy. The policy, in accordance with applicable state legislation, allows prospective...
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
Tax issues have plagued some of the world's greatest athletes, like Pete Rose, Mike Tyson, and Lionel Messi.
Thompson Coburn LLP
In a new damages ruling, if it stands, lawyers for over 10,000 NCAA athletes are seeking more than $1.4 billion...
Perkins Coie LLP
Sometimes the best learning experiences are local. After a quick subway ride on the 2 to Borough Hall, I walked into Brooklyn Law School (BLS)...
Ankura Consulting Group LLC
Can sports really regulate itself? With talk of independent regulators high on the sports agenda, Jonny Gray is joined by Karena Vleck, General Counsel at World Athletics, and Lorynn Demetriades...
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California has continued her ongoing pattern of decisions against the NCAA by granting class-action status for the damages portion of the ongoing House v NCAA action.
Squire Patton Boggs LLP
In October 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that flag football will be one of five new sports (along with T20 cricket, baseball/softball, lacrosse and squash)...
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
The following arguments will be available to the public live, both in-person and through online audio streaming.
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
Since name, image, and likeness ("NIL") became permissible for NCAA student-athletes on July 1, 2021, businesses and players in the space have continued to find unique ways...
Thompson Coburn LLP
As NILs have become more popular, the NCAA and its rules need to evolve more rapidly. Good to see that they are examining these rules. Hopefully we will see new rules changes proposed...
Thompson Coburn LLP
Big-time football and basketball programs have figured out to compete, they need cash and lots of it. Money from long-term TV contracts and sponsorship deals are just the beginning.