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Category: Legal

1. Sports Business Review: University of Miami Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium

   by Zak Kurtz 03-23-2009 02:00 AM Sports Business Review | Athlete Representation | Athlete Services | Education | Legal

   
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   If the 73-degree heat outside was not enough of a reason to be in Miami during February, the University of Miami Entertainment and Sports Law Society was hosting its 12th annual Symposium.

    

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2. Sports Forum: New York County Lawyers Association Sports Law Forum

   by Matthew Allinson 03-08-2009 03:00 AM Athlete Representation | Crisis Management | Education | Image Branding | Legal | Special Event | Sports Business

   
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   The forum is about the representation of athletes in individualized (as opposed to team) sports in negotiations and the maintenance of endorsement and sponsorship deals.

    

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3. The Playbook Commentary: The choice/consequence lesson comes way too late for many NFL players

   by Monica Wood 03-05-2009 02:00 AM Crisis Management | Image Branding | Legal

   
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   According to Sports PR Professional, Monica Wood, the choice/consequence lesson should be taught to NFL players long before the rookie symposium.

    

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4. Football Player’s Heat Stroke Death Leads to Indictment

   by Matt Breeden 02-10-2009 02:00 AM Training | Legal

   
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   Kentucky high school football coach indicted for Reckless Homicide after player dies of heat stroke.

    

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5. The Playbook Case Study: USA Swimming suspends Phelps for three months -- baltimoresun.com

   by Monica Wood 02-05-2009 02:00 AM Crisis Management | Image Branding | Legal | News

   
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   Sports PR Professional, Monica Wood, gives her take on Olympic Champion Michael Phelps' recent marijuana debacle.

    

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6. The Playbook Case Study: Plaxico Dodges a Bullet This Time in Car Lawsuit - Black Voices Blog

   by Monica Wood 02-03-2009 02:00 AM Crisis Management | Legal | News

   
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   Sports PR Professional Monica Wood continues to follow Plaxico and his legal woes.

    

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7. Cheerleading is a "Contact Sport" in Wisconsin?

   by Matt Breeden 02-03-2009 02:00 AM Legal

   
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   Discussion of Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding liability for athlete-to-athlete injuries.

    

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8. The Playbook Commentary: Second Witness Points to Harrison

   by Monica Wood 01-13-2009 02:00 AM Human Relations | Image Branding | Legal

   
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   In wake of Marvin Harrison's alleged involvement with a shooting incident, Monica Wood thinks it's time for change in the player development department for NFL players.

    

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9. Potential Criminal & Civil Liability for Andre Smith & Agent

   by Matt Breeden 01-05-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Representation | Legal | Recruiting

   
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   The SportsLawGuru, Matt Breeden, Esq., explains the criminal ramifications that may result when an agent doesn't play by the rules with respect to recruiting student-athletes.

    

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10. The Playbook Commentary: Plaxico Burress

    by Monica Wood 12-02-2008 02:00 AM Public Relations | Human Relations | Image Branding | Legal

    
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    Sports PR professional Monica Wood gives her take on the Plaxico Burress situation

     

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