MLB Franchise Values Update Based on 2019 Forbes Report By Martin J. Greenberg & Michael R. Gavin I. Introduction “Baseball is more lucrative than it has ever been” With increasing
Sport$Biz – An Irreverent Looks at Big Business in Pro Sports
In 1989, journalist Dale Hoffman and I co-authored a book entitled Sport$Biz: An Irreverent Look at Big Business in Pro Sports. In reviewing the book, the New York Times stated that “Sport$Biz is an eye opening account of a society that cares more about sports than it does about cancer research.”
The articles and materials as hereinafter contained are used for educational purposes and more specifically as part of my course materials for the class I teach in Sports Facility Development and Representing Professional Athletes and Coaches at Marquette University Law School.
Professional Sports Arenas
The Bucks Make Milwaukee’s Future Bright – A Thank You
The recent opening of the Fiserv Forum resulted from a combination of remarkable commitments and collaboration from the public and private sector. The men and women that provided guidance to
Cost Overruns and sports venue construction, Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part series on construction cost overruns. Please see part one: Martin J. Greenberg and Daniel S. MacMillan, Cost Overruns and Sports Venue Construction,
Milwaukee Bucks: A Journey from the BMO Harris Bradley Center to the Fiserv.Forum
I. Introduction and History The Bradley Center, which is the current home of the Milwaukee Bucks, was opened in October of 1988 at a cost of approximately $91 million. The
Personal Seat Licenses in the NBA: Golden State Warriors
By Martin J. Greenberg and M’Kenzee Galloway Introduction Personal Seat Licenses (PSL) have traditionally been offered by National Football League (NFL) franchises as a way to gain revenue to help
Cost Overruns and Sports Venue Construction
by Martin J. Greenberg and Dan MacMillan I. Introduction: What are Cost Overruns As stadium construction costs continue to rise, there is an increasing amount of scrutiny devoted to the
The Referendum
Introduction “A referendum is a directed vote in which the entire electorate is asked to vote on a particular proposal” that is before the public. In other
Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Delivering Services in the Development of Sports Venues
June 27, 2017 Ethical Issues in Sports & Entertainment Brought to you by the National Sports Law Institute and Summerfest by Martin J. Greenberg Table of Contents Title Page Table
The ICE District
by Martin J. Greenberg and Lori Shaw I. Introduction I have referred to the resulting interconnect between sports facility development and real estate development as a sports.comm, i.e. – a
Stadium Technology
By Martin J. Greenberg and Jon M. Tyus I. Introduction For decades, the stadium experience has been a staple of professional and intercollegiate athletics. Men, women, and children across the
Real Estate Law
Over 40 years of experience in real estate transactions, disputes and litigation, development, expert witness services and more.
Sports Law
Nationally recognized in the areas of contract negotiation, facility development, and expert witness testimony.
Small Business Law
Helping small business with real estate transactions, proprietary rights, shareholder agreements, business incorporation, and everything in between.
Condominium Law
By laws, declarations, municipal issues, and homeowner disputes are just a few of the legal services we provide.