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Illinois Enacts First-Ever Fantasy Sports Regulatory Framework

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Illinois has enacted legislation establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for daily fantasy sports (DFS) for the first time in the state's history. The provisions were included in the fiscal year 2027 state's omnibus...more

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FIFA’s 2027 Transfer System Overhaul

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On June 10, 2026, FIFA approved a new regulatory framework for the global football transfer system, including a new version of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) and related amendments to the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

CFTC Proposes New Framework for Regulating Prediction Markets

On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a significant Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that would reshape the regulatory treatment of prediction markets under the Commodity...more

Blank Rome LLP

Place Your Bets Carefully: Criminal Prosecution, CFTC Rulemaking, and the Prediction Market Reckoning for the Gaming Industry

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Prediction markets are no longer an emerging curiosity. They are a federal enforcement priority. In just the past three months, two landmark insider trading prosecutions, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “the...more

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

[Event] July Bridge Series - July 9th, Columbus, OH

This special Columbus Bridge Series event will showcase the transformative power of sport in our community. The decorated panel of athletes, advocates, and leaders will share that more than competition, athletics serves as a...more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Game Devices Are Slot Machines

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On June 15, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in In Re: Three Pennsylvania Skill Amusement Devices, et al. (No. 50 MAP 2024) and POM of Pennsylvania, LLC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - June 2026 #3

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Rapper and producer Sean Combs, professionally known as Diddy, can be sued for trademark infringement over his song “Act Bad” and related branding, a federal judge in New York ruled....more

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A New Framework for AI Permissions in Entertainment: RSL Media’s Human Consent Standard

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On May 12, 2026, RSL Media launched as a public benefit nonprofit co-founded by CEO Nikki Hexum, Cate Blanchett, Doug Leeds, and Eckart Walther. Its mission is to make human consent machine-readable and discoverable to AI...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

Eleventh Circuit Holds Copyright Termination Interests Are Property of the Bankruptcy Estate

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On June 2, 2026, the Eleventh Circuit issued its decision in Lil’ Joe Records, Inc. v. Ross, resolving a question of first impression at the intersection of copyright law and bankruptcy law....more

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What Reality TV Gets Wrong About Marriage and Divorce

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A number of popular reality TV shows pitch a love story that ends with an infatuated couple walking down the aisle and saying, “I do.” Love is Blind, the hit Netflix reality TV show, has resulted in 16 marriages over 10...more

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The World Cup’s potential impact on Major League Soccer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives at a pivotal moment for American soccer. The tournament will be the largest in World Cup history, with 48 teams and 104 matches from June 11 through July 19, 2026, across North America. For...more

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Brendan Sorsby Bet on Himself and Won: Now What?

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On June 8, 2026, District Court of Lubbock County Judge Ken Curry ruled in favor of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby after the NCAA initially ruled him ineligible to play collegiate football. In granting the temporary...more

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GOAL!!!! U.S. and Canada Agree on World Cup Prize Money Tax Rules

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Miami is all the hype these next two weeks as a FIFA World Cup host city. With seven matches lined up at Hard Rock Stadium — including group-stage thrillers and a bronze final — our city will welcome teams, players, staff,...more

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The Week in Weed: June 2026 #2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have more news from Virginia. Trulieve lists on Wall Street. Idaho could prohibit cannabis legalization...more

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Entertainment Districts as the New Sports Asset

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The Dallas Mavericks’ and Dallas Stars’ plans to leave the American Airlines Center around 2031 are more than venue relocations; they reflect a broader shift in how professional sports franchises create and capture long-term...more

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Europas Spitzensport lockt Investoren an

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Immer häufiger steigen Anleger bei europäischen Sportclubs ein, stoßen jedoch auf andere Spielregeln als in den USA. Übertragbar sei das amerikanische Modell nicht, und Europa muss seinen eigenen Weg finden, schreiben zwei...more

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AGs Double Down in Prediction Market Battle

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New Mexico AG Torrez has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, Inc. and KalshiEX LLC. The lawsuit alleges that the company is offering online sports unlawfully in New Mexico and actively evading state gaming laws and regulations by...more

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World Cup 2026’s ‘Hydration Breaks’ Highlight Employers’ Duties to Prevent Heat Hazards

Soccer fans may notice something different about the matches at the 2026 World Cup (June 11, 2026–July 19, 2026), as FIFA has mandated three-minute water breaks midway through each half of each match due to the heat and...more

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Courtroom Drama and Chart-Topping Glory: UFC Freedom 250 Takes a Hit, the Chrisleys Flip the Script on Their Defense and Taylor...

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Welcome back to the Spotlight! Although the group stage of the FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday, and co-hosting country, USA embarks upon its quest for soccer glory against Paraguay this evening, my mind remains singularly...more

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Why a Texas NCAA Injunction Could Impact College Sports in Ohio

With summer in full swing, many are already gearing up for the fall college football season. This is particularly true of central Ohio, where fans look forward to rooting for arguably the best football team in Ohio. Between...more

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Hawaii AG Lopez Leads Multistate Push in Race to End Tobacco and Nicotine Sponsorships in Formula 1

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AG Anne Lopez is co-leading a coalition of AGs from 18 states and jurisdictions calling on Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products. This...more

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Navigating the Legal Landscape of NIL Contracts in Collegiate Sports

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College athletics has experienced a dramatic sea change in just a few short years.  Gone are the days of strict NCAA regulation that felt like they governed every aspect of a student’s life down to a strict number of snacks...more

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Sports, Speculation, and the Public Interest: CFTC Proposes Rules Specifying When Event Contracts Are Contrary to the Public...

On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or the “Commission”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (the “NPRM”) proposing amendments to CFTC Regulation 40.11 and the addition of Appendix F to...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Funked out: Sixth Circuit finds copyright ownership claim accrues upon plain and express repudiation

Addressing when a copyright ownership claim accrues under the Copyright Act, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed a summary judgment grant, finding that genuine disputes of material fact remained as to...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Proposed Let Kids Play Act Would Restrict Private Equity Investment in Youth Sports

On May 5, 2026, Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the “Let Kids Play Act,” which would impose significant restrictions on private equity investment in youth sports. The bill broadly covers any organization,...more

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