THE SERMAPOD

THE SERMAPOD

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THE SERMAPOD episodes

  • The SERMAPod Ep. 97 | Phillies Karen

    Professor John Wolohan of Syracuse University joins the SERMAPod to break down the viral “Phillies Karen” incident — from foul ball property rights to stadium liability — with a mix of legal insight and fan perspective.


    Join SERMA today: https://www.theserma.org/
    John Wolohan: https://news.syr.edu/faculty-experts/john-wolohan/

    And a special thanks to our sponsor, Magna Legal Services: https://magnals.com/

    25 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 96 | When NIL & Athlete Healthcare Collide

    SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by Dr. James Borchers, the President of the U.S. Counsel for Athletes’ Health (USCAH), to explore the evolving landscape of college athletics in light of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, focusing on the implications for athlete health, the role of medical providers, and the ethical dilemmas that arise. Dr. Borchers discusses the challenges faced by athletes and medical professionals as financial pressures increase, the impact of the transfer portal on care continuity, and the need for better regulations to protect athlete health and safety.

    Join SERMA today: https://theserma.org/
    Dr. James Borchers: https://medicine.osu.edu/find-faculty/clinical/family-medicine/james-borchers-md
    USCAH: https://uscah.com/

    And a big thanks to our sponsor, Magna Legal Services!
    https://magnals.com/

    25 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 95 | Wisconsin v. Miami NIL Tampering

    SERMA Founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by Professor Matt Mitten of Marquette University Law School to discuss the pending lawsuit between the University of Wisconsin and the University of Miami, wherein Miami is alleged to have illegally poached a Wisconsin football player, Xavier Lucas, in violation of his NIL contracts. As discussed in this episode, the outcome of this case could have significant implications for NIL contract enforcement and athlete transfers across college sports. 

    Join SERMA today: https://www.theserma.org/
    Professor Matt Mitten: https://law.marquette.edu/faculty-and-staff-directory/matthew-mitten

    And a big thanks to The SERMAPod’s sponsor, Magna Legal Services: https://magnals.com/ 

    20 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 94 | Racing Industry Risk

    SERMAPod hit the track at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Brickyard 400 practice to unpack the fast-paced world of Racing Industry Risk.

    Hosted by SERMA Founder/CEO Rich Lenkov, this special episode features:
    ▸ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief Diversity Officer & Senior Corporate Counsel Jimmie McMillian
    ▸ Davies North America Senior Vice President, Field Services George Burgee
    ▸ Advisory Board Member and Players Health Head of MGA & Vice President of Underwriting Jayson DeMarco

    This episode includes a discussion on legal liabilities, insurance challenges, workers’ comp for race teams, and the risks behind fan zones, concerts, and carnival rides. From drone crashes to climate concerns, this episode takes you under the hood of motorsports risk management.

    Join SERMA today: https://theserma.org/

    And a special thanks to our sponsor, Magna Legal Services!
    https://magnals.com/

    58 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 93 | Salt-N-Pepa v. Universal Music Group Lawsuit

    Guest host Brian Rosenblatt is joined by attorney Wallace Collins to discuss the ongoing lawsuit between music group Salt-N-Pepa against Universal Music Group in an effort to obtain ownership of their master recordings.

    Wallace Collins: http://www.wallacecollins.com/
    Join SERMA today: https://www.theserma.org/

    32 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 92 | Crumbl v. Warner Music Group Lawsuit

    SERMA General Counsel and Advisory Board member Brian Rosenblatt welcomes attorney Aaron Moss to discuss an ongoing copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Warner Music Group against Crumbl over its alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in their social media videos without permission.

    Join SERMA today: https://theserma.org/
    Aaron Moss: https://www.msk.com/attorneys-aaron-moss
    Brian Rosenblatt: https://www.dl-firm.com/attorneys/brian-a-rosenblatt/ 


    Thank you to Magna Legal Services for sponsoring the SERMApod: https://magnals.com/


    Thank you to EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants for their sponsorship at SERMAnar III: https://www.epicbrokers.com

    38 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 91 | LANDMARK House v. NCAA Settlement

    SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by James Nussbaum to discuss the recent Court ruling in the House v. NCAA case, which establishes and confirms new and groundbreaking rules regarding payments to college athletes.

    Join SERMA today: https://theserma.org/
    James Nussbaum: https://www.cchalaw.com/our-people/james-nussbaum

    Thank you to A-G Specialty Insurance for their sponsorship at SERMAnar III: https://agspecialtyinsurance.com/

    And thank you to our sponsor, Magna Legal Services: https://magnals.com/

    14 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 90 | Trump's NIL Changes to Women's Sports

    SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by attorney Arthur H. Bryant to discuss an overview of Title IX and recent changes made by the Trump administration to NIL payments under Title IX.

    Arthur H. Bryant: https://clarksonlawfirm.com/people/arthur-bryant/
    Join SERMA today: https://theserma.org/

    Thank you to Applied Entertainment & Sports for their sponsorship at SERMAnar III: https://www.aes.auw.com/

    And thank you to our sponsor Magna Legal Services: https://magnals.com/ 

    13 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 89 | John Elway Golf Cart Incident

    Guest host Virginia Pederson is joined by attorney Seth Myers to discuss potential legal implications involving golf clubs following the recent tragic death of John Elway’s agent after falling from a golf cart.

    Seth Myers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmyers832/
    Virginia Pederson: https://www.mayerllp.com/attorneys/virginia-pederson
    Join SERMA today: https://www.theserma.org/

    Thank you to WTW for their sponsorship at SERMAnar III: https://www.wtwco.com/en-us
    And thanks to our sponsor, Magna Legal Services: https://magnals.com/ 

    38 min
  • The SERMAPod Ep. 88 | College Sports Litigation Tracker

    Guest host Marci Reading of Command Investigations is joined by Professor Sam C. Ehrlich, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies at Boise State, to discuss the very unique website he developed to track court cases involving college athletics, breaking down the complex legal proceedings and key litigation into easily understandable summaries and providing a calendar of each event.

    The College Sports Litigation Tracker: https://www.collegesportslitigationtracker.com/
    Join SERMA today: https://theserma.org
    Professor Ehrlich: https://www.boisestate.edu/cobe-management/faculty-staff/sam-c-ehrlich-jd-ph-d/

    Also, a big thanks to our sponsor Magna Legal Services!
    https://magnals.com 

    17 min

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