Contracts

New Mexico’s Open Government Foundation Files Lawsuits Demanding Transparency in College Athlete Revenue-Sharing Contracts

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In June 2021, the discussion around whether college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts should be shielded from public disclosure took center stage. This conversation arose during a pivotal time as the NCAA accepted that athletes could earn endorsement income. At that moment, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) was tasked with creating model legislation for states to use regarding NIL agreements, raising a critical legal question about the transparency of such contracts. The NCAA mandated that universities collect athletes’ NIL contracts to monitor compliance with existing regulations prohibiting pay-for-play arrangements. This requirement sparked considerable … Read more

Judge Orders Fanatics to Disclose Key Contracts in Ongoing Antitrust Battle with Panini

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NEW YORK — In a high-stakes legal battle, Fanatics has been ordered for the third time to disclose six significant contracts related to trading card licensing in an ongoing antitrust case brought by Panini. A U.S. federal magistrate judge ruled that these documents are crucial for the dispute, which asserts that Fanatics is attempting to monopolize the trading card market through exclusive long-term agreements with leading sports leagues and player associations. Fanatics has resisted the order, citing concerns that revealing these contracts—covering their agreements with MLB, NBA, and NFL—could compromise sensitive information and provide Panini … Read more

Mastering the Art of Meaningful Connections: Expert Insights on Transforming Contacts into Contracts

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In the competitive world of business, where countless professionals seek to broaden their influence and client base, the technique one uses to network can fundamentally pivot the trajectory of their strategies toward either success or stagnation. David Ackert, a notable figure in business development, recently emphasized the importance of cultivating quality relationships over merely expanding a professional network with superficial ties. According to Ackert, author of the Amazon bestseller “The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most,” the path from initial contact to a signed contract typically … Read more

Spain’s Rental Market Contracts as New Laws Deter Property Owners, With 300,000 Fewer Apartments Available

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Madrid, Spain — A significant decline in Spain’s rental housing availability is raising concerns among experts and policymakers. The latest data reveals a decrease in the number of properties being offered for rent, with a drop of nearly 300,000 homes since the peak of the Covid pandemic and 96,512 fewer properties than in the previous year alone. This 11% reduction reflects broader trends linked to recent legislative changes and economic pressures that are reshaping the country’s housing market. According to data collected by the Housing Observatory—a collaboration between the Safe Rental Foundation and Rey Juan … Read more