US Labor official says Dartmouth basketball players are school employees, sets stage for union vote

Mar 1, 2024 | News, Sports Law

February 6, 2024, Jimmy Golen and Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press News — “A National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, clearing the way for an election that would create the...

Confused by the Drastically Changing College Sports Landscape? Just Follow the Money

Mar 1, 2024 | News, Sports Law

January 19th, 2024, David Alexander, New York State Bar Association — “Envision being fired from a job where you walk away with a $78 million severance package that allows you to still get paid even if you find another job. Perhaps that is possible to comprehend...

Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova oppose WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

Mar 1, 2024 | News, Sports Law

January 24, 2024, D’Arcy Maine, ESPN — “Tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova on Wednesday publicly showed their opposition amid growing speculation that the 2024 WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.” Read More....

Pilgrim to Moderate Panel on Influence of Money in College Sports

Jan 17, 2024 | News, Sports Law

On Thursday January 18, 2024, in New York City, Attorney Jill Pilgrim will moderate a panel presentation entitled: “The Influence of Money in College Sports: Coaches’ Salaries, Student-Athlete Name-Image-Likeness, Conference TV Deals, Gambling & Title...

Death of a Player From a Skate To The Neck Reignites Hockey’s Stubborn Debate Over Protective Gear

Nov 10, 2023 | Entertainment, News, Sports Law

November 2nd, 2023, Stephen Whyno and Pat Graham, Associated Press News — “It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn’t until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory — grandfathered in for veterans, of...

Charlie Baker Op-Ed: College sports are overdue for change

Oct 19, 2023 | Education, News, Sports Law

October 16th, 2023, Charlie Baker, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, The Athletic — “College sports are a uniquely American treasure, providing life lessons to its participants while contributing to society in so many ways… But for...