The Future of College Sports: A Conversation with Senator Cory Booker

Senator Cory Booker will be joining Duke Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society for a Zoom conversation on NCAA reform on Friday, October 2, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Opening remarks will be provided by Duke Professor Paul Haagen, and the conversation will be hosted by students of Duke’s Future of College Sports Initiative. The conversation will focus on Senator Booker’s recent College Athlete Bill of Rights proposal, his thoughts on race and sports, and the role of public figures of minority backgrounds. Senator Booker, a former All-American football player at Stanford, is a leading policymaker on NCAA reform.

If interested in virtually attending this free event, click here to register.

In the coming year, the Future of College Sports Initiative here at Duke will continue to focus on legal, policy, and business issues facing college sports reform by hosting regular virtual conversations on Zoom.

Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”

By Ketan Soni

What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform

This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.

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Articles of SEL Interest (August 2020)

Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law section (“SEL”) found the following recent third-party articles to be of potential interest to Section members. Feel free to reach out to the Communications Co-chairs (Kelly Ryan and Jourdan Williams) if you would like to submit either personally written pieces or other third-party articles found that would be of interest to SEL members.

  1. NBA players boycott? Why ‘boycott’ is not the correct term
  2. Sources: Michael Jordan voice of reason during NBA owners meeting
  3. Instagram Sharing Rights At Center of Photographer’s Legal Battle Read more

SEL Section – Articles of Interest (July 2020)

Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law (“SEL”) Section found the following recent third-party articles to be of potential interest to the Section. Feel free to reach out to the SEL Section communications chair, Kelly Ryan, if you would like to submit either personally written pieces or other third-party articles that would be of interest to SEL Section members.

Virtual Events Raise Real World Legal Issues

Senators Plan to Introduce Federal Legislation to Eliminate Use of COVID-19 Student-Athlete Liability Waivers

Ivy League Reinforces Its Commitment to Student-Athlete Safety With Cancellation of Fall Sports Amid COVID-19 Spikes

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SEL Section – Articles of Interest (June 2020)

Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law (“SEL”) Section found the following recent third-party articles to be of potential interest to the Section. Feel free to reach out to the SEL Section communications chair, Kelly Ryan, if you would like to submit either personally written pieces or other third-party articles that would be of interest to the entire SEL Section members.

Back to Business: Hollywood Producers Navigate the Choppy Waters of Reopening Plans and Labor Relations

Cheating in esports: Lessons to learn from the Formula E Racing at Home Challenge

Conducting Your Way Through Music Licensing: The Most Common Issues

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SEL Section – Articles of Interest (May 2020)

Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law (“SEL”) section found the following recent third-party articles to be of potential interest to the section. Feel free to reach out to the SEL section communications chairs (Kelly Ryan and Amanda Whorton) if you would like to submit either personally written pieces or other third-party articles that would be of interest to the entire SEL Section.

NCAA Announces Response to Expanding State Name, Image, and Likeness Legislation with Proposed Changes to Bylaws

Sudden vanishing of sports due to coronavirus will cost at least $12 billion, analysis says

Partial Summary Judgment Granted to U.S Soccer

Women’s National Team Misses Goal in Equal Pay Act Claims

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SEL Section Articles of Interest (April 2020)

Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law (“SEL”) Section found the following recent third-party articles to be of potential interest to the Section. Feel free to reach out to the SEL Section communications chairs (Kelly Ryan and Amanda Whorton) if you would like to submit either personally written pieces or other third-party articles found that would be of interest to the entire SEL Section members.

The Legal Complications of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponement

New York Sports Clubs Sued for Still Charging Gym Fees for More Than 600,000 Members Despite Coronavirus Closure

Fair Winds to Copyright Holders: States Have Sovereign Immunity from Infringement Suits

NBA May Reduce Players’ Salaries Due to COVID-19 Shutdown

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REMINDER: SEL Section Trivia Night (Thursday, May 7, 2020)

By Sheila Spence

Join the NCBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section this Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. for #TriviaThursdays! Prizes will be available for winners. Please RSVP by May 6, 2020 using the link below. Join us on Zoom and get to know our Council and Section members. Pour a glass of your favorite beverage, throw on your old sports jerseys or favorite band T-shirts, and get ready to answer some questions about the sports and entertainment industry! Once you RSVP, the zoom link/information will be distributed.

When | Thursday, May 7| 6-7 p.m.

Where | Zoom (both a video link and a dial-in will be available)

RSVP | Click here.

Sports & Entertainment Law Section Trivia Night (Thursday, May 7, 2020)

By Sheila Spence 

Please join the NCBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section on May 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. for #TriviaThursdays! We may be stuck at home, but that won’t stop us from having a little fun. Join us on Zoom and get to know our Council and section members. Pour a glass of your favorite beverage, throw on your old sports jerseys or favorite band T-shirts, and get ready to answer some questions about the sports and entertainment industry! There will be prizes for the winners! Please RSVP by May 6, 2020 using the link below. Once you RSVP, the zoom link/information will be distributed.

When | Thursday, May 7th | 6-7 p.m.

Where | Zoom (both a video link and a dial-in will be available)

RSVP | Click here

SEL Chair’s Comments

By Brandon Huffman

I am working in my attic again. My firm has grown, but this is where it began. It is a fortress of solitude as dogs bark and kids rage in the floors beneath it. I am fielding calls from clients and answering emails like normal, but the tone has shifted. There are more calls about deals being called off and more emails about getting out of obligations or getting relief from the government. There are also more human conversations happening by Zoom, Skype, Hangouts, and Houseparty. I’m hearing more questions about individual well-being and mental health than ever before.

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