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SLA National
SLA Sport Shorts | Episode 128
August 04, 2026
SLA National
Webinar | Legal Considerations for Hosting Large, International Sporting Events
August 05, 2026
SLA National
Mentorship Monday: Lessons from Legal Leaders in Sports
August 04, 2026
2026 Fall Symposium
The Sports Law Frontier: Navigating Business, Technology, and Globalization in an Era of Rapid Change
November 05, 2026
Sheraton Boston, Boston, MA
2027 Annual Conference
May 6 – May 10, 2027
Gaylord Pacific Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
SLA Blog
Explore expert perspectives from our Highlight Reel updates and deep-dive analysis on pressing legal issues in sports.
The Immigration Law Barrier Blocking International Student-Athletes from NIL
Sade Frazier, SLA NextGen Committee Member
The House v. NCAA settlement and the broader NIL revolution it ratified have created a marketplace in which a quarterback’s endorsement deal, a basketball player’s social media presence, and a swimmer’s commercial appearances are recognized as legitimate commerce.
From Loophole to Lockdown: The Evolution of LTIR Cap Relief in the NHL
Corey Spector, Sports Lawyers Association, Hockey Subcommittee Member
The salary cap has shaped professional sports since its debut in the NBA during the 1984-1985 season, with other leagues like the NFL and the NHL following suit.
The Cost of Visibility: How NIL & Prop Betting Are Exposing College Athletes to Growing Safety Threats
Amelia Taylor, SLA NextGen Committee Member
Student-athletes today face a growing safety crisis fueled by two converging forces: the rise of NIL monetization and the rapid expansion of legalized sports betting.
Signed Before 18: The Legal and Ethical Implications of Teen Athletes Signing with Professional Sports Teams
Anavictoria Avila, Esq., SLA Member
Professional sports teams are increasingly signing teen athletes as young as 13 to high-value contracts, raising questions about contract enforceability and developmental risks for minors.
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