On this episode of Talking Sports Law, co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates head “north of the border” to speak with Chris Gear (Chief Legal Officer and Assistant General Manager) and Chris Beardsmore (Vice President and...more
On this episode of Talking Sports Law from K&L Gates, hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates are joined by Randy Haight, General Counsel of Los Angeles FC from Major League Soccer. Randy describes his background in prior roles...more
Join hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates for a casual conversation with Tennessee Titans General Counsel Dan Werly. Dan will describe his path to the Titans, his thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 and provide a first-hand...more
Join co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates for an entertaining and informative conversation with Seattle Seahawks Associate Counsel Alen Cisija. Topics include Alen’s path to an in-house legal role with the Seahawks, the...more
Finally, at long last, it appears that live sporting events are set to emerge from their lengthy hiatus due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. This past weekend NASCAR held The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway in South...more
Perhaps it should go without saying: Betting on the outcomes of sports contests depends on sports contests actually taking place. For stakeholders in the sports betting community — such as online sportsbook platforms,...more
Legal Considerations for an esports Industry in Rapid Growth - With a global audience on track to reach roughly 495 million people in 2020 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and annual revenues estimated to exceed $1 billion,...more