When we think of the word “Star” in the world of sports, in Wisconsin we think of Aaron Rogers of the Green Bay Packers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee
Articles by Martin J. Greenberg
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
NSLI Conference Presentation on Miami-Dade County v. Miami Marlins, L.P. and Marlins TeamCo, LLC
The following is a presentation given at the NSLI Conference on October 15, 2021 by Martin J. Greenberg. Click to view the presentation.
Analyzing Athlete-Agent Law: Williamson v. Prime Sports Marketing, LLC
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
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,