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Sports arbitration awards potentially open to review by EU courts – is commercial arbitration next

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In Seraing v FIFA e.a., Advocate General Capeta (AG) has taken the view that the principle of effective judicial protection means that EU Member State courts should be able to fully review the compliance of an award of the...more

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At Stake - February 6 2025

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting, and the first meeting of 2025, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via...more

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NCAA Agrees to Stop Imposing Name, Image, & Likeness Restrictions

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A bipartisan coalition of 5 AGs reached a settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to resolve allegations that the organization’s restrictions on future student-athletes’ ability to commercially use...more

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The Week in Weed: February 2025

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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, Pennsylvania’s governor talks about legalization. ...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Wendy Williams’ Conservatorship Battle: A Cautionary Tale on Estate Planning

Wendy Williams’ ongoing legal battle over her financial conservatorship has reignited public debate on the complexities of incapacity planning. Although she allegedly executed a power of attorney (POA) in favor of her son,...more

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Calling the Right DEI Play for the NFL

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Today's Wall Street Journal story about Roger Goodell's decision to maintain the NFL's DEI programs reported that Mr. Goodell stood by the football league’s diversity initiatives, which would not change in response to the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Lyric or Leave It: Anthropic Tries to Strike a Chord with the Music Industry

The Northern District of California is overseeing an ongoing copyright lawsuit between Universal Music Corp., ABKCO Music Inc., Concord Music Group, and other music publishers (collectively, the “Publishers”) and AI company...more

Kaufman & Canoles

Parting Wisdom: Outgoing Departments of Education and Justice Weigh In on NIL

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In the wake of the pending House settlement, the Third Circuit’s opinion in Johnson v. NCAA, and the NLRB’s push for athlete employment and unionization, the spotlight has predictably shifted to colleges and universities who...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Trump Administration Set to Ban Transgender Girls and Women from Women’s Sports

On February 5, 2025, on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order called, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” It is anticipated that there will be a signing ceremony with...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: House, State of Tennessee v. NCAA, Schroeder, and Johnson

The most impactful dockets in college athletics had a busy week. Here’s a rundown of the action: House - - Objectors ranging from household names like Chuck O’Bannon Jr. (nephew of NIL Mount Rushmore figure Ed) and Livvy...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports (Trump EO Tracker)

Orders that it is the policy of the United States to oppose male competitive participation in women’s sports more broadly, as a matter of safety, fairness, dignity, and truth. Administration will take all appropriate action...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

We’re Definitely Watching: Viral Women’s Sports Phrase Gets Trademark Registration

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As my colleague Puya Partow-Navid recently wrote, popular or viral phrases in the sports world are often the subjects of trademark registrations. Women’s sports are no exception. 2024 was a banner year for women’s sports,...more

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Caught in a Raging Storm: 5 Steps Your School Should Take as NIL Disputes Continue to Cause Problems for Universities

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A new name, image, and likeness (NIL) dispute signals that the storm surrounding college athlete compensation will not be calming anytime soon. A lawsuit involving Florida State’s head basketball coach is the latest – but...more

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EntertainHR: NLRB Love Is Blind Complaint May Radically Alter Reality Television

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As reality television enthusiasts prepare for the Season 8 premiere of Netflix’s Love is Blind this Valentine’s Day, the show’s producers are navigating a recent National Labor Relations Board complaint that could lead to...more

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Sports Betting in the Workplace: Ensuring the Super Bowl and March Madness Don't Cause Legal Madness and Super Problems

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It’s the season for sports betting excitement, with the Super Bowl upon us and March Madness just around the corner. Your employees are likely buzzing with talk of squares, brackets, and maybe even some secret side bets....more

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It Ends with Us, But Continues in Court: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal Battle

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The film “It Ends With Us” was a massive hit in 2024, grossing $350 million globally. Yet, the drama surrounding the film has shifted from the big screen to the courtroom, with a series of legal battles between its stars,...more

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Couture Compliance? The Fashion Workers Act Imposes New Labor Protections for Industry Workers

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On December 21, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York State Fashion Workers Act, which imposes new regulatory obligations on fashion companies, advertising agencies, model management companies, and...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - February 2025

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The NCAA and a coalition of states led by Tennessee reached a settlement in their lawsuit against the NCAA, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Jan. 31....more

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Not Hiring a Qualified Appraiser and Realizing the True Value of Art and Collectibles

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For federal estate and gift tax purposes, transfers are valued at the “fair market value” of the asset on the date of transfer. One of the more common estate tax audit issues is the failure to properly report the value of...more

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Johnson v. NCAA: Student-Athlete Employment Status in the Second Trump Administration

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As previously reported here, on July 11, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the Third Circuit) ruled that collegiate student athletes could theoretically be considered employees of their respective...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

THREE PEAT: Why Pat Riley’s Trademark Portfolio Makes Him a Chiefs Fan for the Super Bowl

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As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, they aren’t just battling for another championship—they’re chasing history. A win would cement their place in the record books as the first...more

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Song of the Year vs. Record of the Year: Copyright Law and the Grammys

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On Sunday, two of the most prestigious categories at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards will confuse millions. To prevent you from being one of them, allow copyright law to explain the difference between Song of the Year and...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 1, January 2025

Welcome to our first issue of The Academic Advisor for 2025. If you are new to the publication, The Academic Advisor provides regular education law insights on topics of import for schools, colleges, and other...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - January 2025

The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gaming & Gambling Update – January 2025

Acting Chair Named for CFTC Opens Door to Event Contracts While Departing Chair Cautions Against Expansion Commissioner Caroline D. Pham has been named as Acting Chair of The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, effective...more

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