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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Fourth-and-Null: Ohio Aims to Void Athlete Deals That Go Beyond Final Whistle

On March 18, 2025, State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Ty D. Matthews (R-Findley) introduced House Bill 184. This bill is aimed at preventing college athletes from being locked into name, image, and likeness...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Tax Bytes: Week of May 26, 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tax Bytes. Our team of tax lawyers is actively monitoring for federal and international tax developments and issues of note. Each week we pull together the items we deem most important to...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The Proposed “Big, Beautiful Bill” May Disrupt Sports Team Investment Strategy

The recently proposed “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB), currently under preliminary markup in the Senate Finance Committee, includes a suite of tax provisions aimed at deficit reduction, corporate reform and base-broadening. Of...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The One Big Beautiful Bill – sports industry sweats the over/under

As the “One Big Beautiful Bill” continues its legislative path through Congress, it remains too close to call on how the final legislation will impact the sports industry. On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives...more

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One Big Beautiful Bill: Update on Provisions for Sports Industry

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On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the draft tax legislation (the “Revised House Draft Bill”). The Revised House Draft Bill contains certain changes to the original bill that was released on May 12, 2025 by...more

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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Relevant Provisions for Sports Industry

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On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released an updated text of draft tax legislation (the “House Draft Bill”)...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - April 2025

The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more

McCarter & English, LLP

McCarter’s Playing Field: Sports Law Insights

Welcome to McCarter’s Playing Field: Sports Law Notes, where you’ll find the latest in sports law, notes about our practice, and important updates for athletes, teams, institutions, facilities, investors, and others in the...more

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TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 8 | Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban

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In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, titled "Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban," Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn delve into the Wyoming Gaming Commission’s recent decision to ban gamblers who...more

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Overview of the SafeSports Act by Attorney Steve

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INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS THE SAFESPORTS ACT? The SafeSports Act is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress that aims to protect children and young athletes from abuse and misconduct in sports....more

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Moving the Goalposts: Football Governance Bill introduces Independent Football Regulator to Parliament

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As the UK Government seeks to put sustainability at the heart of the beautiful game, in this article we consider: The Bill’s introduction to Parliament represents the culmination of several years of UK Government activity...more

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Alabama Gaming Legislation Approved by State House of Representatives

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The Alabama legislature is prioritizing gaming legislation in its 2024 session, with the Alabama House of Representatives passing the legislation yesterday, February 15. The legislation outlines license allocations, terms and...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

January 2024 Legislative Round Up

Recent bills in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate demonstrate legislators’ concerns about several issues related to nonprofits, including: (1) admissions practices at institutions of higher education; (2)...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What to Expect When You’re Expecting: An Overview of the Proposed Federal NIL Bill

A sneak peek into the potential future of federal name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations has emerged with the release of a draft bill. This development marks the first significant step towards a federal NIL law since the...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Legislation Prohibiting Tax-Exempt Bonds for Professional Sports Stadiums Reintroduced in Congress

Legislation has been introduced in the United States House and Senate entitled the “No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2023,” which would eliminate the tax exemption for bonds used to finance professional sports stadiums....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting in the Commonwealth

After years of negotiations and pressure by stakeholders, the Massachusetts House and Senate recently passed House Bill 5164 (H.5164) which would legalize sports betting in the Commonwealth.  Instead of crossing state lines...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Massachusetts Legislature Mulls Sports Betting Proposals

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August 10, 2021 Massachusetts legislators are currently considering proposals to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts, which would permit individuals 21 and over to place bets on professional and college sports and...more

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Major Sports Gambling State Developments Following Repeal of PASPA

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For the first time in decades, sportsbooks can now legally operate in every state that wishes to welcome the practice following the Supreme Court’s decision in May to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection...more

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Youth Football Bans are Decreasing in Interest

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It appears that football bans are slowly dying. As I previously discussed, California, along with Illinois, New York, and Maryland proposed bills to ban tackling in youth football earlier this year. Please see Law360 article...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - Russian

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – U.S. Agencies Decline to Prosecute Teradata for Alleged FCPA Violations – On February 26, 2018, Teradata Corporation, an Ohio-based enterprise software database management company,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - Chinese

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – U.S. Agencies Decline to Prosecute Teradata for Alleged FCPA Violations – On February 26, 2018, Teradata Corporation, an Ohio-based enterprise software database management company,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - February 2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – U.S. Agencies Decline to Prosecute Teradata for Alleged FCPA Violations – On February 26, 2018, Teradata Corporation, an Ohio-based enterprise software database management company,...more

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Fantasy Sports Bill Proposed for Nevada

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On August 23, 2016, the two largest daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) operators, DraftKings and Fan Duel, will be presenting their proposed Nevada daily fantasy sports legislation (the “Proposed Bill”) to the Nevada Gaming Policy...more

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Tax Law Blog: Sports and Fitness Bill Would Provide Tax Advantages for Gym Memberships and Sports Equipment

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As the summer months approach, and many of us begin crawling back out into the sun, the Personal Health Investment Today Act (“PHIT”) remains in Congressional hibernation. Introduced in the House on March 3, 2015, the PHIT...more

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New York Bill Follows California’s Lead to Recognize Professional Cheerleaders as Employees

It’s official—professional cheerleaders are now recognized as employees under California law. On July 15, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that requires all California-based professional sports teams to pay...more

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