Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules
What: Rutgers Camden School of Law Sports Law Panel Discussion When: Monday, March 28 (7 p.m.-9 p.m.). Reception and dedication of the Clark Commons at 5:30 p.m. on the law school Bridge. Where: Rutgers Camden Campus Center – Multi Purpose Room (map) Panelists George Atallah, NFL Players Association Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs Domonique…
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As of the publishing of this post, the official website for Peter E. Greenberg and Associates still lists Carlos Guillen as a client. But according to MLBTradeRumors.com, Guillen left Peter Greenberg for Octagon earlier this Spring. In October 2010, Greenberg also lost Rafael Soriano to Scott Boras. Carlos Guillen will be on the disabled list…
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It was suspected that with the passing of Gary Wichard, many of Pro Tect Management’s clients would be venturing to new agents and agencies. While Wichard had been suspended by the NFLPA at the time of his death, it was speculated that he was still operating for his clients behind the scenes, which is why…
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On November 1, 2010, Nathan Peake, a manager for professional boxers and basketball players (including Steve Francis), was booked for tax evasion. The government was interested in learning why Peake had not filed income tax returns between 2000 and 2007. Furthermore, he was charged with preparing false tax returns and obstructing the IRS. It was…
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What: 2011 Yale Law School Panel on Sports and the Law: Current Issues When: Monday, April 4, 2011 (6:30-8:00 p.m.) Where: Room 120 at Yale Law School Topics will include the NFL lockout, the possible NBA lockout, age and autonomy restrictions on professional athletes, digital media and the law, antitrust and sports, etc. Moderator MICHAEL…
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While any news out of college athletics is likely to revolve around the NCAA Basketball Tournament, there is still plenty of action going on in other sports. Back in September 2010 when it was announced that Terry Pegula had donated $88 million to Penn State to form a D-I hockey team, college hockey was abuzz…
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What: The 8th Annual Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME 2011) hosted by the Georgetown University SIM Program When: March 25-26, 2011 Where: Washington Nationals Park, Washington D.C. Friday, March 25 – Day One 9:00am -9:50 Keynote Presentation 10:00-10:45 Industry Trends and Outlook for 2011 in Sports 11:00-11:45 Sports 2.0: How Sports is recovering from the…
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The Strike 3 Foundation, a charitable organization that mobilizes support, heightens awareness, and raises funding for pediatric cancer research, recently announced that it will host a “Celebrity Bartending Night” from 9-11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at American Junkie (4363 N 75th St, Scottsdale AZ, 85251). It will be held in conjunction with Issues Concerning…
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I had Belmont beating Wisconsin in the first round of the Tournament (technically the 2nd round since there are now 4 play-in games). I did not have much faith in this year’s Badgers squad, but they proved me wrong, punching in their ticket for the Sweet 16. The Badgers have not had much success placing…
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