By Martin J. Greenberg and Jaime Garcia Montes I. Introduction The prospect of beginning a professional career in athletics often incites elation equally for the collegiate athletes themselves as well
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$Biz is an eye opening account of a society that cares more about sports than it does about cancer research.”
The articles and materials as hereinafter contained are used for educational purposes and more specifically as part of my course materials for the class I teach in Sports Facility Development and Representing Professional Athletes and Coaches at Marquette University Law School.
Sport$Biz – An Irreverent Looks at Big Business in Pro Sports
50-Year Member: Marty Greenberg’s Career in Sports Law
This article is shared from the August 4, 2021 issue of Inside Track, Bi-Weekly Newsletter of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Article Written By Joe Forward Marty Greenberg brought sports
An Opportunity of a Lifetime: Opportunity Zones and How They Can Disrupt the Sports Facility Financing Equation
By Martin J. Greenberg & Michael R. Gavin I. Introduction Sports facilities can generate substantial economic growth for their local communities. Over the past decade, the sports industry has looked
Miller Park Will Become American Family Field in 2021
By Martin J. Greenberg and David Krienke I. Introduction Throughout the past few decades, naming rights agreements have become a viable tool for Major League Baseball (“MLB”) franchises to bolster
NBA Supermax Contracts
By Martin J. Greenberg and Alex Utrup I. Introduction Coming off a Most Valuable Player (‘MVP’) season in 2018-19, Giannis Antetokounmpo (“Antetokounmpo”) said that he was only at “60 percent
Minnesota United Football Club’s Rise to MLS
I. Introduction The 2020 season marks the fourth year Minnesota United Football Club (“MNUFC”) will compete in Major League Soccer (“MLS”). MNUFC entered the MLS as the 22nd franchise when
Dedication to Eric Butlein
It is always traumatic to lose a good friend, especially one that you so much admired and appreciated every second of his time. Eric Butlein passed away on June 15,
The Deer District
By Martin J. Greenberg I. Introduction The opening of Fiserv Forum on August 26, 2018 has led to a buzz around the City of Milwaukee. This new arena in the
A Modern Vision for the Future of Esports
By Martin J. Greenberg and Patrick Hankins I. The Basics: What is Esports? “Esports” is an umbrella term for organized competitive video gaming. Like traditional sports, esports involves a variety
Trading the Gateway City for the City of Angels: The Damage Done by the Rams and the Rights of Those Holding Tickets and PSLs
By Martin Greenberg & Jordan Lysiak Introduction When the St. Louis Rams (Rams) made their move to Los Angeles during the 2016 National Football League (NFL) offseason, a state of
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