Featuring:

• Ksenia Maiorova, Partner, Green & Spiegel LLC

Join Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy, as he talks all things immigration for athletes with a focus on the intersection of collegiate NIL and immigration.

Guest:

• Shelby Stevens, a litigation attorney, Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore.

Host:

• Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices
  

Host Landis Barber is joined by Shelby Stevens to discuss the injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play during the 2026 season, the dispute between the Texas and Oklahoma Attorneys General, the newly filed Ili v. NCAA challenge to post-House NIL restrictions, Ezekiel Elliott's lawsuit against the NCAA and Big Ten Conference, Florida's Teddy Bridgewater Act, and a new lawsuit filed by Genius Sports against Panda Sports Technologies. A hot start to the summer! So, cool off by joining us as we break down the headlines!

Featuring: Garrison McDaniel, Florida State Law graduate
Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices
In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is
joined by Garrison McDaniel to break down the biggest sports law stories from the past two weeks. The episode opens with the Bewley brothers' renewed push for Division I eligibility at Long Island University. The conversation then turns to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit against the NCAA. From there, Landis and Garrison break down the Supreme Court's denial of certiorari in Flores v. NFL. The episode continues with last week's decision in the Fernando Tatis Jr. litigation, where a San Diego court declined to vacate a $3.74 million arbitration award in favor of Big League Advance Fund. Finally, the conversation closes with a class-action lawsuit challenging the California Interscholastic Federation's NIL
restrictions on high school athletes. Join us as we roll through the headlines!

In this episode of College Sports Docket, Daniel Hare and Keeton Cross examine the explosion of NCAA eligibility litigation in the post-NIL era. From JUCO counting rules to medical waivers and transfer restrictions, they break down the biggest cases, emerging legal trends, NCAA rule changes, and whether Congress or the White House will step into the fight over college sports governance.

Featuring: Maria Aiello, NextGen Committee Co-Chair and Associate Attorney, The Upper Deck Company
Host: Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices
In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Maria Aiello for a conversation recorded on site in Chicago at the SLA Annual Conference. The episode opens with the College Sports Commission’s arbitration win, including discussion of the arbitrator’s findings on “Associated Entities,” valid business purpose requirements, and the warehousing of NIL rights. From there, the conversation turns to former Ohio University football coach Brian Smith’s wrongful termination lawsuit. Landis and Maria then examine a significant decision in the Chicago Cubs’ ongoing rooftop litigation. In addition, the episode covers the NFL referees’ newly approved collective bargaining agreement. Finally, the conversation closes with reflections on the Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference in Chicago. Join us as we roll through the headlines!

Join Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy, as he chats with Lorraine Ma, the CEO of Whitebalance, an SLA Sponsor, about content creators and rights holders protecting their intellectual property.

Featuring:

• Andrew Athanas, 3L at University of Oregon School of Law

Host:

• Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices

In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Andrew Athanas to break down several sports law developments from the past two weeks. The episode opens with a discussion of sports betting, focusing on Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the NCAA’s recent decision involving Fordham basketball players. From there, the conversation turns to former Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt’s motion to dissolve his own injunction. Shifting to athlete compensation, Landis and Andrew break down the proposed settlement in Brantmeier v. NCAA, before examining a developing dispute in the House settlement over whether multimedia rights partners qualify as “Associated Entities” subject to heightened scrutiny. The episode then turns to a lawsuit filed by former wide receiver Jameson Williams. Finally, the episode closes with a case involving the Washington Nationals. As always, there is plenty to discuss. So, join us as we roll through the headlines!

Sponsored by ArenaDocs

Featuring:

• Kaelin Britting, Co-Founder & CRO, ArenaDocs

Host:

• Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy

Join Bobby Hacker, #TheSportShortsGuy, as he chats with Kaelin Brittin, Co-Founder & CRO at ArenaDocs, a Bronze SLA Sponsor, about the company’s growth, its role in the sports ecosystem, and how its platform is supporting organizations across the industry. A quick, insightful conversation with practical takeaways for sports professionals.

Featuring:

• Catherine Haight, Haight Law Group

Host:

• Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices

In this episode of the Sports Lawyers Association Podcast, host Landis Barber chats with Catherine Haight, founding member of Haight Law Group, about immigration law in sports. From professional leagues to college athletics and international competitions, they unpack how laws shape participation in competition. The conversation highlights key visa categories like P-1 and O-1 for elite athletes, as well as P-1S visas for essential support personnel. Haight also explains challenges tied to international events, including visa restrictions. Shifting to college athletics, the episode explores the tension between F-1 student visa limitations and the rise of NIL opportunities. Haight outlines what international student-athletes can and cannot do when it comes to earning compensation, highlights common pitfalls in NIL contracts, and examines future issues if universities move toward direct athlete employment. Do not miss this timely and detailed analysis of how immigration law is evolving, and what it means for athletes, administrators, and the future of sports.

Featuring:

• Sade Frazier, Attorney at Cahill Gordon & Reindel

Host:

• Landis Barber, Safran Law Offices

In this episode of Highlight Reel Headlines, host Landis Barber is joined by Sade Frazier of Cahill Gordon & Reindel to break down the biggest sports law stories from the past two weeks. The conversation opens with the Department of Justice’s antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media distribution model and what is at stake for future media rights deals. Landis and Sade then turn to college athletics, discussing Feistel v. NCAA and connecting that case to the NCAA’s proposed rule changes on pre-enrollment prize money and the Brantmeier litigation. The episode continues with a look at recent federal appellate decisions, including Robinson v. NCAA and the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in Blythe v. NCAA. Finally, Landis and Sade break down a contract dispute in Dallas, where the Mavericks secured a notable ruling at summary judgment. It was a busy couple of weeks. So, join us as we roll through the headlines!