No Trouble With The Curve: Talking Major League Baseball with Frankie Garland, Deputy General Counsel, Philadelphia Phillies
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Counsel for an ex-Morgan Stanley investment adviser accused of defrauding pro athletes out of millions of dollars leaned hard on former NBA player Chandler Parsons in cross-examination after he testified against his onetime...more
As the U.S. sports industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, 2026 is a pivotal year for legal and regulatory change. From federal Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation and AI-driven intellectual property risks to...more
Ohio’s new permanent escheat law, enacted to fund major sports facility projects, has resulted in constitutional challenges and a preliminary injunction blocking the planned transfer of unclaimed property funds. Our Unclaimed...more
In recent years, private equity investment in sports has surged globally, marking a transformative shift in the financial and operational landscape of professional athletics. The global sports market was valued at nearly...more
This is a new ongoing series about the business of music with a SPIN twist. There’s a new headliner in the music business, and it’s not on stage. It’s in the wings, in a tailored suit, with a checkbook bigger than the tour...more
The Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, originally enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, was designed to stimulate private investment in low-income communities by offering significant tax benefits to investors who reinvest...more
Last week, Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 900th NHL goal. He is the leading goal scorer in NHL history — having broken the record last season — and is the only player ever to have reached the...more
In the next two years, the number of commercial and recreational drones operating in the United States is expected to almost triple, reaching close to three million. While the vast majority of drones are used for lawful...more
The use of facial recognition technology in stadiums is becoming increasingly popular and has the potential to improve the visitor experience. Venues can use the technology to shorten queues at entrances and concession...more
In our latest roundup, lab space real estate faces challenges, demand for data creates power brokers, the cost burden of sports stadiums, and more!...more
In this episode of "Lawyers With Game," host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing's Video Gaming & Esports Practice speaks with Frankie Garland, Deputy General Counsel of the Philadelphia Phillies. Frankie shares how he built a...more
The Sports Law Playbook returns with our fall 2025 edition, offering a closer look at the legal and business trends reshaping the sports industry. This quarter, we highlight the growing wave of athlete-driven co-brands, where...more
A Connecticut Little League and its national parent company have pushed back against a group of parents accusing them of not properly training volunteer coaches, saying that the organization they represent does not actually...more
Gov. JB Pritzker, on ‘Meet the Press,’ says he won't rule out 2028 presidential run- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” said he’s not ruling out a 2028 presidential run — and called President...more
City Offers Support for Small Businesses as Tax Exemption is Phased Out -Philadelphia is supporting small businesses through flexible payment plans, free tax assistance, and access to grants as it phases out a longstanding...more
BOSTON—City Joins Data Alliance to Boost Services - Boston is partnering with the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance to improve resident services using AI and analytics. The City aims to modernize 311 notifications...more
The settlement of a $2.8 billion federal class-action antitrust lawsuit filed by athletes against the NCAA and the largest conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC) was approved by the defendants and plaintiffs in...more
UFC has urged a Nevada federal court not to certify a class of fighters in the second antitrust lawsuit it is facing over allegedly suppressed wages, saying the class is legally defective because the plaintiffs who filed the...more
CHICAGO — Jobs Slightly Down Since Last Year, State Data Shows - The Chicago metro area experienced a 0.2% drop in non-farm jobs between November 2023 and November 2024. While private education, health services, and...more
NASCAR wants to press pause on a court order that stops it from blocking teams that have asserted antitrust claims against the league from its races, telling the judge who handed down the preliminary injunction that it thinks...more
Mayor Parker Launches City Progress Tracking Website Mayor Cherelle Parker launched Philly Stat 360, a website tracking the City’s progress on over 30 indicators, including safety, cleanliness, and economic opportunity. The...more
On Thursday, December 19, the Philadelphia City Council approved an 11-bill legislative package that will permit the Philadelphia 76ers to construct a new $1.3 billion arena in Market East. The bills include zoning changes,...more
Arena Legislation Update- Following several delays to allow more time for negotiation, the Philadelphia City Council granted preliminary approval to several bills authorizing the development of the proposed Sixers arena in...more
Mayor Parker Introduces “Mini City Halls” to Improve City Services Access -Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the establishment of 11 “mini City Halls” throughout Philadelphia to improve residents’ access to municipal services...more
Jim Kirkos, Chief Executive Officer of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce chats with Of Counsel Bill Heller, Esq., of Genova Burns LLC about the upcoming World Cup impact on New Jersey....more