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Dispute Resolution in Challenging Times
The American statesman, Benjamin Franklin, is quoted as writing “but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Add to this list: disagreement and conflict. By Jill Pilgrim in New York Law Journal
Pilgrim to Preside Over New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Annual Meeting
Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC founder and Managing Partner, Jill Pilgrim, will be presiding over the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Annual Meeting, in her capacity as Chairperson. Pilgrim took the helm of...
ARBITRATION?
By Jill Pilgrim, Esq. If you ask the random person what the term “arbitration” means, some individuals will be familiar with the term, others will admit they don’t know, and a smaller number will know exactly what you are talking about. The latter group will consist...
Columbia Law School Grad, Jill Pilgrim, to Speak at the Empowering Women of Color Conference on October 26, 2024
Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC founder and managing attorney, Jill Pilgrim, Esq., will participate in Columbia Law School’s Empowering Women of Color Conference. The theme of the conference is “Women of Color as Change Agents”. Attorney...
Sports & Business Attorney, Jill Pilgrim, to Speak at Brooklyn Law School Sports Symposium on October 25, 2024.
Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC founder and managing attorney, Jill Pilgrim, Esq., will participate in the panel entitled "Guarding the Goal Line: Protecting Competition Integrity," during the 2024 Brooklyn Law School Sports Law...
National Collegiate Athletic Association to substitute National Letter of Intent with financial aid
NCAA to substitute National Letter of Intent with financial aid, rev share By Pete Nakos The National Letter of Intent (NLI) was eliminated by the NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday (October 9, 2024), ending a program that started in 1964. According to a document...
Olympic Sponsor Issues — Toyota pulls out of Olympics sponsorship
Toyota pulls out of Olympics sponsorship amid political concerns By Daniel Soriano Toyota has slammed on the brakes for its Olympic sponsorship, ending a nearly decade-long deal over the Games' increasingly politicized nature, arguing that athletes have taken a back...
Cycling Olympic National Federation ordered to pay Athlete after Olympic selection ruling
Cycling NZ ordered to pay Sammie Maxwell after Olympic selection ruling By Dana Johannsen, Sports Correspondent Cycling NZ has been ordered to pay Sammie Maxwell $15,000 in costs after the Sports Tribunal earlier found there were "serious breaches in natural justice"...
USOPC to “fight” for Jordan Chiles
USOPC leader Sarah Hirshland on Jordan Chiles appeal: 'She earned that medal' USA TODAY By Tom Schad WASHINGTON — U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee chief executive officer Sarah Hirshland said Monday that the organization will continue to fight for...
Knight Commission’s Sept. 18 Public Meeting Discusses House settlement, Athlete Employment Cases and A New DI Model
Meeting resources and materials: C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grants and C.A.R.E. Champions press release Session summaries and panelist bios Video recording: Session 1: READ
San Jose State mired in controversy over alleged transgender volleyball player
By jeff eisenberg Yahoo Sports Two weeks ago, the co-captain of the San Jose State women’s volleyball team joined a federal lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s transgender athlete participation policy. READ
NCAA president Charlie Baker decries ‘dysfunction’ in NIL, urges Congress to act
By EDDIE PELLS Associated Press The president of the NCAA lashed out at “evidence of dysfunction in today’s NIL environment” while reiterating his desire to see Congress create national guidelines to shape so-called name, image and likeness endorsement deals that are...
NCAA settlement a historic day for paying college athletes. What comes next?
Nothing is easy in college sports. By Pete Thamel, ESPN
Pilgrim to Moderate Panel on Unintended Consequences of the Larry Nassar Gymnastics Abuse Scandal
Pilgrim & Associates Arbitration, Law & Mediation LLC Founder and Managing Attorney, Jill Pilgrim, will moderate a panel entitled "Youth Sports After the Nassar Gymnastics Scandal: The Critical Role of Dispute Resolution" during the Dispute Resolution Section...
Final Four, football, fencing? College athlete salaries will deeply impact future US hopes
April 3rd, 2024, Eddie Pells, Associated Press News — "At the Final Four this week, they will play for a trophy and the right to cut down the nets. Also at stake: Olympic gold medals." Read More.