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An interview with Brian Anderson, Partner at Sheppard Mullin by Richard Hsu...more
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On this episode of Talking Sport Law, host John Wilson and new co-host Nick Spiliotis are joined by Dan Hunt, the president and CEO of FC Dallas and Toyota Stadium. Hunt describes the importance of his focus on the business...more
The leagues are not necessarily of one mind. The participation of transgender and non-binary individuals in competitive sports is a controversial topic. Sports organizations at various levels have struggled to balance...more
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