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January 4th, 2023
Sports Law In 2023 – Key Issues To Watch In North America
Sports Group Partner Christopher R. Chase speaks with LawInSport on the sports law issues to watch out for in 2023. Christopher contributes his thoughts on student-athlete name, image, and likeness laws, rules and contracts:
“The continued refinement of student-athlete name, image, and likeness laws, rules, and even contracts will be worth watching in 2023. With over a year of deals in the marketplace, brands can assess the value of student-athletes as ambassadors and endorsers – and student-athletes are able to better understand an entirely new process (e.g., signing agreements, dealing with scheduling issues, and understanding what marketers want posted).
Also, the on-going investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the PGA Tour for potential antitrust violations will be interesting, as it is not often that the federal government gets involved in the operations of a major sports league/competition (usually that only happens after a scandal…).”
See the full article here. (Behind paywall).
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Jonah Brill and Spouse Emma Brill Featured on Cardozo Law School Podcast
Jonah Brill and his wife Emma Brill are interviewed on their alma mater’s audio publication SPARKS: A Cardozo School of Law Podcast | Cardozo Law. Having met as first-year law students at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, they discuss how their law school affected their personal lives and chosen career paths. They share their class recommendations, “insights into the complexities of tax law,” and “lessons learned along the way.” Listen here.
April 8 2025
Key Amendments to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct
The New York Law Journal quotes Tyler C. Maulsby on the recently amended Rules of Profesisonal Conduct, which will affect conflicts, screening of laterals, fairness to opposing counsel, and more. View Article
April 1 2025
Duke’s ‘White Lotus’ Cameo Not Likely An IP Problem for HBO
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on whether HBO was within its rights to use Duke University's apparel in its artistic expression on the dark comedy show "The White Lotus." Kim argues that when discussing something that's clearly an artistic expression, brand owners' rights are fairly limited by the First Amendment and the Rogers case, even as amended by the Jack Daniels' case. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 31 2025
