On January 4, 2024, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and ESPN announced a new eight-year NCAA championships media rights agreement that will begin on September 1, 2024. Per ESPN’s
NCAA & ESPN Ink New Media Rights Deal
Know the Law: Conservation Easements
Q: I am interested in restricting future development on my land. Is there a mechanism to do this, and, if so, are there tax incentives? Are these restrictions permanent? A:
The Importance of Independent Sell-Side Management Team Representation in Middle Market M&A Transactions
One of the more important factors impacting private middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A)[1] deal success is the role of the target’s senior management team prior to, during, and after
The Legal Playing Field: An Overview of Sports Law
What exactly is “sports law?” Sports law, rather than being a distinct branch of law, is an amalgamation of various legal disciplines applied in a sports-centric context. Sports law encompasses
Know the Law: Withdrawing from an LLC
Q: A business partner and I previously formed a Limited Liability Company, but I have decided it is time for me to move on. What is the legal way to
A New Name, Image, and Likeness Opportunity for Student Athletes Expanding the Realm of Possibilities
The excitement surrounding the college football bowl games is something to look forward to each winter. This year, one bowl game in particular is not just creating a stir due
Practical Considerations for Settlement Agreements in Business Disputes
After almost a year of discovery with numerous depositions of corporate officers, document requests, and ESI in a complex commercial dispute, mediation is now officially on the calendar four months
Know the Law: Understanding a NIL Contract
Q: I am a student-athlete and I just received a NIL contract from a business. What should I be aware of before I sign the contract? A: As the two
Practical Strategy for School Compliance with Domestic and International Privacy Laws
Introduction Privacy is the newest frontier in cybersecurity. The European Union sparked the movement in 2018 with the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. Many other countries
NCAA Makes Game Changing Proposal
In a groundbreaking move, NCAA President Charlie Baker is advocating for a transformative shift in the landscape of college sports. In a letter sent by Baker on December 5th addressed
Evolving Landscape of Employee Restrictive Covenants
Employee restrictive covenants, legal agreements between employers and employees, have long protected businesses. These covenants safeguard the employer’s legitimate interests related to trade secrets, IP, proprietary information, and customer relationships.
Employment Law Trends Every Employer Should Be Aware Of For 2024
As 2023 winds down and a new year is just over the horizon, employers are wondering what HR and employment law issues are around the corner. For the new year,
Know the Law: Issues to Keep in Mind When Using AI
Q: I recently started using a generative AI program to publish a weekly newsletter that I send to my company’s network. What are some issues I should be aware of?
Massachusetts Employees May Now Top Off Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits with Vacation, PTO, and Sick Time
The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) law now permits employees to “top off” benefits received through the state Department of Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) with employer-provided accrued
Earnouts in Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions
What is an earnout? In the context of a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction, an “earnout,” is a mechanism used to structure the purchase price paid for a company. In
Will a Drop Off in the Office Space Market Affect the Red Sox?
Numerous voices in commercial real estate have expressed concern about the state of the office space market in the United States, as pre-COVID leases begin to expire while demand and