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Changing The Game: Hamby And The Fight For Pregnant Athletes
Sometimes, the purpose of a lawsuits isn’t financial recovery. Sometimes a plaintiff may file suit to spark public interest, to prompt institutional change, or simply to obtain an apology where none was given. Whatever the motivation, the overarching goal can eclipse personal interest entirely. In Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, her public statements made clear that the fight was always about something much bigger than herself.[
United States Media & IT
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Reavis Page Jump LLP
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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Nick Brown, VP And Chief Administrative Officer For Arthur M. Blank Sports And Entertainment (Podcast)
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.
United States Media & IT
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K&L Gates LLP
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NYC Council Announces Investigation Into Marketing By Prediction Market Platforms
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, examining their marketing practices targeting New Yorkers. The probe focuses on allegations of false and deceptive advertising tactics, particularly those directed at young adults, including undisclosed influencer marketing and fictitious depictions of profitable wagers.
United States Media & IT
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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IT and Internet

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California's DROP-Era Enforcement Begins: Targets Data Broker Registration And Opt-Out Practices
California's Privacy Protection Agency has issued enforcement orders against data brokers for failing to register under the Delete Act, with one case revealing how registration violations can expose broader privacy compliance issues. The LocateSmarter decision demonstrates how requiring excessive personal information for opt-out requests violates CCPA's data minimization principles and may discourage consumers from exercising their privacy rights.
United States Privacy
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Media & Entertainment Law

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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Nick Brown, VP And Chief Administrative Officer For Arthur M. Blank Sports And Entertainment (Podcast)
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.
United States Media & IT
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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Consolidation, Governance And Complexity: What MSG Sports Corp.’s Proposed Separation Reveals About Modern Sports Ownership
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has filed a confidential Form 10 registration statement with the SEC to separate its New York Knicks and New York Rangers franchises into two distinct publicly traded companies. The proposed spin-off aims to provide each organization with enhanced strategic and financial flexibility, a more defined business focus, and clearer investment characteristics.
United States Media & IT
AB
Aird & Berlis LLP
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New York’s Final Rules For Kids Set A New Benchmark For Age Assurance
New York's finalized rules for the Kids Online Safety Act establish comprehensive age assurance requirements that could reshape how digital platforms verify and protect young users. These regulations introduce specific technical standards and compliance obligations that extend beyond previous state-level attempts at child protection online. The framework may serve as a template for other jurisdictions considering similar protective measures for minors in digital spaces.
United States Privacy
ZwillGen PLLC
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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

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NYC Council Announces Investigation Into Marketing By Prediction Market Platforms
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, examining their marketing practices targeting New Yorkers. The probe focuses on allegations of false and deceptive advertising tactics, particularly those directed at young adults, including undisclosed influencer marketing and fictitious depictions of profitable wagers.
United States Media & IT
GA
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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NYC Council Announces Investigation Into Marketing By Prediction Market Platforms
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms, examining their marketing and advertising practices targeting city residents. The inquiry focuses on potentially deceptive tactics used by platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, with particular concern for marketing directed at young people and allegations of undisclosed influencer marketing.
United States Media & IT
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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