No, he was not a Major League Baseball (MLB) player. No, he was not an MLB manager. No, he was not an MLB owner. But Frank Busalacchi has done more
Professional Sports Arenas
Sports Facility Renovation Boom & A Lawyer’s Ethical Responsibilities
Presentation by: Martin J. Greenberg June 23, 2023 Ethical Issues in Sports & Entertainment Brought to you by the National Sports Law Institute (Click the following image to view the
Presentation: St. Louis v. Rams (Relocation)
St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, the City of St. Louis, and the County of St. Louis v. National Football League, The Rams Football Company, LLC, et al.
Ballpark Commons: A New Sports Community that is Decidedly Uncommon
By Martin J. Greenberg New professional sports stadiums are being built and completed around the country, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Milwaukee. And more are on their way. In
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
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
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