ETHAN SCHWAB—As parties move for potential power in a space that not only differs from state to state, but changes with every topical judicial ruling, the novel and heavily regulated mobile sports gaming industry sees constant litigation across federal and state courts. Nowhere are these complexities better exemplified than in the state of Florida, in […]
HEATHER BRAVERMAN—Today’s entertainment, sports, and media landscape is multifaceted and complex. Traditional divides between agents and production companies or sports teams and media companies are rapidly evolving into far-reaching partnerships with involvement in every angle of the business. Fueled by private equity, this expansion across disciplines raises potential risks like conflicts of interest and unclear […]
JOEL ZEMACH—The Supreme Court’s decision to end universities’ affirmative action programs in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College has sparked a flurry of litigation directed at extending the Court’s colorblind stance on education to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) programs. While the Court did not proclaim to effectuate […]
SPENCER PEEK—Governor Ron DeSantis enacted SB 264 “to counteract the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the state of Florida,” according to a statement from his office. Since its enactment, SB 264 has been the subject of controversy. It prohibits buyers domiciled in China and restricts others domiciled in “Countries of Concern,” from […]
LUIS FERRO—In the ever-evolving world of college sports, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has traditionally stood as the unchallenged authority—setting the rules of the game both on and off the field. Yet, the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness rights (“NIL”) marked a monumental shift. For the first time, student-athletes were granted the ability […]
