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Ian Gunn

Ian is a New Orleans attorney and a 2014 graduate of Tulane University Law School with a certificate in sports law. Before practicing law, he worked for the legal departments of the New Orleans Saints, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the San Antonio Spurs. He also interned for a player representation agency and an international stadium management company. At Tulane, he served as the Editor in Chief of The Sports Lawyers Journal, Senior Managing Editor of The Sports Lawyer, and as an officer for the Sports Law Society. Prior to attending Tulane, Ian graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in philosophy, B.S. in psychology, and minor in political science.

Sports Law Links

Oakland Athletics pinch hitter Eric Sogard singles to left off Seattle Mariners closer Fernando Rodney to drive in the tying run during the ninth inning of a Major League Baseball game, Sunday, April 12, 2015, at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. The Mariners won in 10 innings, 8-7.(D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group)

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Each week The Sports Esquires keep track of the sports law headlines so you don’t have to. This week, Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of murder, San Jose appealed MLB’s antitrust exemption to the Supreme Court, and the NBA announced HGH-testing will begin next season.

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Show Me the Money: Why Do Local Governments Subsidize Sports? - Part One

At a time when local governments are strapped for cash while professional sports leagues collect higher profits than ever, cities and states pour money into stadium development projects and incentives for local sports teams in an effort to attract or retain professional sports in the area. Why do local governments value private, for-profit entertainment so highly, and what makes them so willing to invest millions in it?

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Sports Law Links

Each week The Sports Esquires keep track of the sports law headlines so you don’t have to. This week the Hernandez trial goes to the jury, the Sharper plea deal faces scrutiny, and the Washington Nationals face a religious discrimination suit.

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Sports Law Links

Each week The Sports Esquires keep track of the sports law headlines so you don’t have to.  Last week we brought you sport-specific links each day to catch you up on recent sports law news.  This week our weekly links column returns as the Hernandez trial concludes, the Wrigley rooftop …

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Sports Law Links - MLB, NBA

Aerial view of Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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Our daily coverage of recent sports law developments continues today with baseball and basketball. The Wrigley dispute continues, Rob Manfred looms large on Pete Rose and the international draft, and everyone has an opinion on NBA draft eligibility. MLB The Cubs and Wrigley rooftop owners continue their fight over the …

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Sports Law Links - NHL, Gambling, International

COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 28: Tanner Glass #15 of the Pittsburgh Penguins checks James Wisniewski #21 of the Columbus Blue Jackets into the boards during the second period of Game Six of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena on April 28, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Glass was called for boarding on the play. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

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This week, The Sports Esquires are providing you daily Sports Law Links to catch you up on the biggest headlines in sports law. Today we cover the survival of the NHL concussion litigation, the growing momentum behind sports betting, and some of the interesting sports law headlines around the world. NHL …

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Sports Law Links: NCAA Edition

Our daily Sports Law Links update continues this week with our coverage of the latest NCAA sports law headlines. In today’s edition: March Madness, the O’Bannon appeal, John Chavis’s contract dispute, and more.

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Sports Law Links: NFL Edition

Each week The Sports Esquires typically updates you on all the important headlines in the sports law world. Since our website has been under construction lately, we want to make sure you’re caught up on all the sports law developments you might have missed. Just for this week we’ll be doing a daily version of our weekly Sports Law Links to get you up to speed on anything you might have missed. Today’s links are all about the NFL’s legal issues: the Benson saga, the Hernandez trial, the Sharper plea deal, De Smith’s re-election, and more.

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Sports Law Links

Each week The Sports Esquires keep track of the sports law headlines so you don’t have to. In this week’s edition: MLS CBA negotiations continue, the UNC academic scandal gets worse, and Adrian Peterson’s suspension is overturned.

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Sports Law Links

Each week The Sports Esquires keep track of the sports law headlines so you don’t have to. Just in time for spring training, baseball has dominated the news this week with the Cubs’ lawsuit and antitrust issues. The Hernandez trial continues, as do the MLS labor negotiations.

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