Sports
Our team has extensive experience handling both transactional and litigation matters for individuals and organizations involved in amateur, collegiate, and professional sports, including coaches, athletes, agents, and corporate sponsors. Our work spans various areas, such as advising on charitable activities, international tournaments, team acquisitions, the purchase and sale of sporting venues, NIL agreements, and related real estate matters.
In litigation, we handle a broad spectrum of cases, including copyright and trademark prosecution and defense, infringement actions, rights of publicity, defamation, and disputes over the use of names and likenesses. We also manage professional and personal liability claims, employment disputes such as wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and breach of contract, including violations of morals clauses. Our team is skilled at managing commercial litigation, particularly in contract disputes, ownership rights, and royalties, while also offering crisis management and public relations counsel.
For intellectual property matters, we provide strong protection for intellectual property rights, including social media concerns and rights to privacy and publicity. Our services cover both domestic and global IP rights, including registration, protection, clearance, and enforcement litigation. We represent and protect the interests of brands, athletes, and endorsement deals, ensuring their rights are secured and leveraged effectively.
Employment matters are another critical focus, where we negotiate and draft agreements for athletes, executives, and other key personnel, including performance contracts with morals clauses. We also handle the entire spectrum of employment issues, from employee, consultant, and contractor hiring to dispute resolution, policy development, and defense against harassment and discrimination claims. Additionally, we provide guidance on NCAA eligibility, compliance, investigations, infraction proceedings, collective bargaining agreements, and agent regulations.
Our services in business transactions and contract negotiations include business entity formation, contract review and negotiation, asset protection, privacy rights, and licensing agreements. We are skilled in negotiating contracts for stadium, arena, or venue construction, as well as in handling professional sports franchise acquisitions and sales. Our services also encompass complex commercial transactions, brand management, marketing and sponsorship agreements, and tax compliance.