Mar
28

Kansas Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

KU Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

This is my first post since coming back from a nice weekend vacation to the Bahamas.  I was able to catch the tough loss for Kansas against VCU this weekend.  Let’s not focus too much on that, and instead, look at something promising for Kansas in the near future. What: KU Sports & Entertainment Law…
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Mar
24

2011 Southwestern Law School Sports Law Symposium

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I recently received a Tweet from someone asking where there are very few West Coast Sports Law Symposiums.  If you are on the West Coast, this is one you certainly will not want to miss (and I am not just saying that because I am moderating a panel). What: Business of Amateur Sports Symposium at…
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Feb
11

Nova Southeastern Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

This is a great event to attend if you are in the South Florida area.  I will be speaking on the 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. panel titled, Family Managing an Athlete’s Career. What: 4th Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium When: Saturday, February 19th, 2011 (9:30 a.m. – Keynote Speaker:  Luther Campbell…
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Sep
27

ASU Sports & Entertainment Law Conference

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

What: Arizona State University Sports & Entertainment Law Conference When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Where: Armstrong Hall at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University Topic: A-Rod to Jay-Z: Sports and Entertainment Law in the 21st Century. Speakers will present articles that will be published in…
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Jun
15

$200 Million Investment In Creative Artists Agency?

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We all know about Lagardere’s recent purchase of Blue Entertainment Sports Television from the hands of private investment firm, Blue Equity.  Interestingly, BEST was not the only company looking for an infusion of cash and a potential exit from the world of representation, event management, and sports/entertainment marketing.  Juggernaut, Creative Artists Agency may also be…
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Jun
01

Sport, Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference

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What: The annual Sport, Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference When: November 17-19, 2010 Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina (map) Description: Hosted by the University of South Carolina and the trade publication Venues Today, SEVT is the a conference where professionals meet students and professors to discuss the future of this industry.…
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Apr
02

Florida A&M Entertainment And Sports Law Symposium

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What: “Creating Your Blueprint” – The 4th Annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium at the Florida A&M College of Law When: April 10, 2010 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) Where: 201 Beggs Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 (map) Cost: Free (RSVP recommended – [email protected]) Agenda: 8:30-9:30 AM – Symposium Registration and Continental Breakfast 10:00-10:50 AM –Entertainment: Building…
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Apr
01

Agent Spotlight: Happy Walters

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I have not covered Happy Walters all that much on this website.  Other than really loving his first name, I never have come across anything all that newsworthy.  But that does not mean that the sports agent (amongst many other professional titles) is not a spectacular human being.  In fact, after receiving a rundown about…
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Mar
30

Georgetown Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

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What: 3rd Annual Georgetown Entertainment & Media Alliance (GEMA) Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium When: April 16, 2010 (8:15 a.m. – Where: Georgetown University, McDonough Room 200 Cost: Attorney receiving CLE credit ($159, $179), Attorney/Practitioner w/out CLE credit ($99, $129), Non-Georgetown Student ($19, $39), Georgetown Student (Free, Free).  First number is applicable if you register before April…
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Mar
12

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (3/12/2010)

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It may officially be Spring Break, but this week has been no break for me.  Between visiting clients at Spring Training facilities and meeting with parents of potential future advisees, along with a bunch of other business related tasks, I sure have been able to keep myself busy during what has been a relaxing week…
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