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Pioneering Lawyer Dick Moss, Architect of MLB Free Agency, Passes Away at 93

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NEW YORK — Dick Moss, a pivotal figure in the transformation of professional baseball through his critical role in achieving free agency for players, has died at age 93. Moss, whose sharp legal acumen challenged and ultimately reshaped the labor dynamics between Major League Baseball players and team owners, passed away of natural causes, his family announced. His pioneering efforts not only altered the course of sports law but also significantly improved the working conditions and earnings potential for athletes in baseball and other sports. Before making his mark as a trailblazing lawyer, Moss worked … Read more

Pioneering Sports Lawyer Dick Moss Passes Away at 93, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Revolutionizing Free Agency in Baseball

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Dick Moss, the influential attorney who paved the way for free agency in Major League Baseball and dramatically reshaped professional sports salaries, has passed away at the age of 93. Moss died at an assisted living facility here on Saturday, according to announcements by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Joining the MLB Players Association in 1967 as general counsel, Moss worked closely with union executive director Marvin Miller. He was instrumental in the landmark 1975 arbitration case involving pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally, which ultimately dismantled the longstanding reserve … Read more

California Passes Groundbreaking Law Aiding Holocaust Survivors in Reclaiming Nazi-Looted Artwork

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Sacramento, Calif. – A groundbreaking law has been enacted in California aiming to assist Holocaust survivors and their descendants in reclaiming artworks that were stolen by the Nazis during World War II. This legislative action provides a new avenue for justice for those who suffered unimaginable losses during the Holocaust, addressing longstanding claims against museums and galleries that currently hold these items. The law, which officially took effect earlier this month, extends the statute of limitations for filing claims on art looted during the Nazi era. Previously, victims faced numerous legal barriers, such as time-limited … Read more

Prominent Tyler Personal Injury Lawyer Keith Miller Passes Away; Law Office to Continue Operations Under New Management

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Tyler, Texas — Keith Miller, a prominent personal injury attorney celebrated for his unique television advertising campaigns, has died in Tyler last Friday. Miller was renowned across the Northeast Texas region, not just for his legal expertise but also for his distinctive presence on local TV channels. At the time of his passing, Miller was actively managing a robust portfolio of client cases through his firm. To ensure continuity and stability, Shane McGuire, a longtime associate and fellow attorney at the firm, has stepped up to oversee Miller’s casework. The law office confirmed that it … Read more