After experiencing the challenges posed by a global pandemic, a shortage of staff, “quiet quitting”, and non-stop tax, regulatory and compliance changes, many solo and small firm practitioners are considering
As Daniel Snyder, the embattled owner of the Washington Commanders, has hired Bank of America to explore the sale of the Washington, D.C. NFL franchise, Fenway Sports Group, led by
A student goes to her school’s health services office, disclosing that she is pregnant and contemplating what she should do next. She is unsure about her options but asks for
In a couple of interesting collaborations, world-renowned soccer player Neymar Jr. is teaming up with the PUBG: Battlegrounds and Call of Duty video game franchises. As part of an upcoming
Last week, ESPN announced the sale of a controlling stake in its X Games sports event franchise to MSP Sports Capital, a New York-based private equity firm. ESPN will retain
Q: I have always believed that by paying for insurance coverage, I was buying peace of mind so I could make things right should an accident occur. Two years ago,
A replay of the October 27, 2022 Name, Image, and Likeness: The Next Frontier for Sports Business Seminar with presenters: McLane Middleton Attorney and Sports Practice Group Chair Joseph Morales,
On October 20, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a new poster entitled “Know Your Rights.” This new poster replaces the previous “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law”
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 the NCAA’s Division 1 Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve clarifications to its previously approved interim name, image, and likeness (NIL) policy. On June
Count Tom Brady and Kim Clijsters as some of the current and former professional athletes that own pickleball teams. The Wall Street Journal recently reported their investment in Major League
Beats By Dre has signed its first high school Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal and is partnering with Bronny James, son of LeBron James. Forbes reported the deal on
In January 2021, during the final days of the Trump Administration, the Department of Labor issued a new rule regarding the classification of employees and independent contractors for purposes of
Subject to an upcoming final vote in December, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) likely will authorize Pennsylvania high school athletes to participate in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities.
According to this SportTechie article, the Penn State booster-collective, “We Are NIL,” recently offered total disability insurance coverage to more than a dozen additional Penn State football players. Last month,
Q: I have been asked to join the board of directors for a local charity. My small business sponsors an annual fundraising event for the charity. Can I serve on
Earlier this week, the Oregon School Activities Association authorized high school athletes to benefit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The Association’s new Rule 8.4.4 went into effect immediately.