Golka’s Athlete Agent Regulation Blog
Athlete agents, more commonly referred to as sports agents, face a complex maze of regulations that govern their activity. This blog concentrates on the laws and regulations facing athlete agents in the U.S., as well as newsworthy issues that arise.
Author: Joshua Golka counsels athlete agents on compliance at his Sacramento, Calif., solo practice.
Blawg Related Categories: Entertainment & Sports Law • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Golka’s Athlete Agent Regulation Blog
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Nebraska the 38th State to Adopt the Uniform Athlete Agent Act
Last month, Nebraska became the 38th state to adopt the Uniform Athlete Agent Act. The Nebraska Uniform Athlete Agents Act was approved by Governor Dave Heineman on April 22. The law will take effect on…
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Update - Iowa the 37th State to Adopt the Uniform Athlete Agents Act
In an update to my post on Monday,50 States in 50* Days - Iowa Athlete Agent Regulation, Governor Chet Culver has signed Senate File 199 – an Act relating to the uniform athlete agents act…
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Which entity is best suited to regulate athlete agents?
Which entity is best suited to regulate athlete agents? ( polls)
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Athlete Agent Still Faces Felony in Alabama
Darren Heitner of SportsAgentBlog.com provides us with an update on the case of Raymond Lee Savage Jr, who had a misdemeanor charge dropped, but is still facing a felony charge for failing to register as…
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50 States in 50* Days - Iowa Athlete Agent Regulation
Iowa has taken the next step in becoming the latest state to adopt the Uniform Athlete Agent Act. Last week, the Iowa Legislature passed the Iowa Uniform Athlete Agent Act, which replaces the current Iowa…
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Nebraska Uniform Athlete Agent Act Moves Forward
Legislative Bill 292, the Nebraska Uniform Athlete Agent Act, was advanced by lawmakers today on a 40-0 vote. The Unicameral Update, the Nebraska Legislature's official news source, spread the word with Sports agent regulation bill…
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Agents and the AAU - Yahoo!Sports
Updated 3/12/09 in the AM.Josh Peter and Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports have a must read article if you are interested in how some athlete agents operate in the world of hoops - Agents and AAU:…
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Oklahoma House Moves to Tighten Athlete Agent Rules
Kfor.com reports that the Oklahoma House votes to tighten rules on sports agent contact with student-athletes. The amendment to the existing athlete agent act prohibits an agent from:"any and all communication with student-athletes who are…
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NFLPA Agents’ Confidential Information Released
Last week, word spread that confidential information contained in the applications of NFLPA certified contract advisors had been improperly released. Here’s a selection of stories about the breach:SI.com’s Don Banks details some of the latest…
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Bechta asks - Will The Junior Year Rule Survive?
Jack Bechta, NFLPA certified agent and part of the team at The National Football Post, weighs in on the status and results of the "junior rule" in Will The Junior Year Rule Survive? From Jack's…