tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042027179395392682024-03-12T19:35:45.673-07:00Aregatta Sports & EntertainmentAregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-45714227216678213722013-11-08T11:47:00.000-08:002013-11-15T11:48:24.099-08:00Aregatta's Bondarowicz Speaks at Rutgers Law-Camden Sports Law SymposiumAregatta Principal Andrew Bondarowicz joined noted sports law professor Marc Edelman of Baruch College, Rutgers Associate AD for Complian Nick Ojea, former Division 1 athlete Eric Moats on a panel at the Rutgers Law School-Camden Sports Law Symposium on Thursday, November 7, 2013.<br />
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The panel examined the legal issues and implications of paying college athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics. The topic is a hot topic in NCAA circles in recent years and a host of legal cases are putting pressure on the traditional definition of "amateurism."Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-70655097866037736402013-10-25T20:43:00.000-07:002013-11-15T08:51:46.978-08:00Bondarowicz Participates in ULC Committee to Revise UAAA LegislationAregatta Principal Andrew Bondarowicz, Esq., as Executive Director for the National Association of Sports Agents & Athlete Representatives (NASAAR), participated in the Uniform Laws Commission's (ULC) Drafting Committee in Chicago on October 25-26, 2013.<br />
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The ULC Study Commission is examining and eventually recommending changes to the Uniform Athlete Agent Act (UAAA), which is the basis for agent regulation in over 40 states nationally. The ULC is seeking to publish its draft legislation next year in hopes of gaining adoption in the ensuing years.<br />
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"The UAAA, while noble in its intentions, has been poorly applied and largely ineffective in regulating the industry. There is a great deal of interest from the agent community in either rationalizing it or scrapping it altogether. There is at least consensus that something has to change," says Bondarowicz. "This is a keystone issue for agents around the country."<br />
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The ULC will be reconvening in April for the next round of drafting sessions in Seattle, Washington.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-33757684225969129952013-08-15T08:54:00.001-07:002013-11-15T11:00:06.667-08:00Bondarowicz reappointed to Rutgers Law School FacultyAregatta Principal Andrew Bondarowicz, Esq. was reappointed as an Adjunct Professor for the Fall 2013 semester teaching Sports Law. He also taught the same class in 2012 after the school had not offered the course in recent years.<br />
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<br />Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-74771967999633008822013-08-15T08:54:00.000-07:002013-11-15T08:55:37.043-08:00Bondarowicz reappointed to Rutgers Law School FacultyAregatta Principal Andrew Bondarowicz, Esq. was reappointed as an Adjunct Professor for the Fall 2013 semester teaching Sports Law at Rutgers Law School in Newark, NJ. He also taught the same class in 2012 after the school had not offered the course in recent years.<br />
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<br />Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-13311919451938771482013-03-29T19:16:00.000-07:002013-03-30T19:18:08.926-07:00Bondarowicz to Appear on ESPN Outside The LinesAregatta's Andrew Bondarowicz, Esq. will be appearing in an upcoming ESPN Outside the Lines show examining professional athletes' charities.The show will look into the good, the bad and the ugly that sometimes exists with the foundations and charitable efforts of many pro athletes. Thbe available show is expected to air on ESPN on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 9:00 AM EDT and again on ESPN2 at 10:00 AM EDT. The segment will rerun throughout the week and also be available online.<br />
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Bondarowicz has been involved with non-profits for almost 15 years. As an attorney and sports agent, he specializes in sports and entertainment law, intellectual property, business start-ups and non-profits. He regularly works with non-profit clients on formation, governance, fundraising, and programming issues.<br />
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If you have any questions about Aregatta's services or how Aregatta can help your organization, please email andrew@aregatta.com.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-18066921207900367212013-03-21T08:11:00.001-07:002013-11-15T08:52:00.619-08:00US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Weighs in on College SportsUS Secretary of Education Arne Duncan publishes an Op/Ed piece in USA Today prAregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-24676144669119187332013-03-21T07:25:00.000-07:002013-03-21T07:25:02.274-07:00Bondarowicz to speak at MCBA Sports Law panelAregatta's Andrew Bondarowicz, Esq. has been invited to speak at the Middlesex County (NJ) Bar Association panel on Sports Law on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in New Brunswick, NJ.<br />
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The event coincides with the kick off of March Madness and focuses in on the world of sports agents and athletes. The event details can be found here: <a href="http://www.mcbalaw.com/cde.cfm?event=406947" target="_blank">http://www.mcbalaw.com/cde.cfm?event=406947</a><br />
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Bondarowicz is a frequent panelist on Sports Law topics and is an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers School of Law where he teaches Sports Law.<br />
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<br />Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-23247816594907130532013-03-21T07:10:00.000-07:002013-03-21T09:10:30.823-07:00US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Weighs in on College SportsUS Secretary of Education Arne Duncan publishes an Op/Ed piece in USA Today both praising the NCAA for its recent re-emphasis on academics while also expressing caution at the escalating costs. Duncan criticized the run up in coaches' salaries as one of the chief drivers of athletic budgets and called for greater discipline and rollbacks to restore the balance.<br />
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Read the full story, <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/03/20/arne-duncan-tom-mcmillen-march-madness-education-coach-salaries/2004835/" target="_blank">click here.</a>Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-59356383068332544522013-03-01T18:51:00.000-08:002013-03-30T18:51:44.758-07:00NFL Stiffs the Little GuysIn the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, there is a little known concept called the Player Performance Pool (PPP) that provides bonuses to younger players who "outplay" their contracts. Each team sets aside $3 million of their salary cap for these equalization bonuses. The PPP is distributed based on the number of plays a player is in and their overall contract for the year. The more a player plays, the higher their allocation can grow.<br />
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The PPP was a way for players who do not make the big money to gain an extra 100-, 200-, or 300- thousand dollars in a season biased on their play. This could almost double the salary of a player such as Victor Cruz of the NY Giants, who essentially was playing for a minimum contract although being a Pro Bowl performer.<br />
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Well, in order to allow teams to spend more on high end players, the NFLPA agreed to suspend the PPP for the next two seasons. So, the union that is supposedly looking out for the "little guys" essentially threw them under the bus so that the super stars can make a couple million more. It's a shame as the PPP was one of the best inventions in all of pro sports.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-69486560259437530532013-02-21T19:42:00.000-08:002013-03-30T19:42:24.581-07:00Baseball's Arbitration Shutout<br />
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Major League Baseball (MLB) continues to defy labor logic. After years of contentious relations between the players association and the league, MLB continues to serve an unlikely model in recent years. First, at a time of potential “Sports Armageddon” in 2010-2012 where four of the major domestic sports leagues faced potential work stoppages, MLB emerged as the only league to make it through without a lockout. Instead, MLB quietly reached a labor deal before the expiration of the prior agreement.</div>
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In another stunning announcement, baseball pitched an <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2013/story/_/id/8958928/mlb-players-pitch-first-arbitration-shutout-39-year-history" style="color: #2253e7;" target="_blank">arbitration shutout</a> this year when all 133 arbitration filings were settled without a single arbitration hearing. While the amount of arbitrations has been declining significantly in recent years, the lack of any hearings was another sign of strength in a once acrimonious relationship. The "shutout" is the first in the 39 year history of the arbitration system.</div>
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Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-26386030897329887252013-02-18T19:45:00.000-08:002013-03-30T19:46:01.683-07:00It's Over for NBPA's Hunter<br />
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The axe officially fell for NBPA Executive Director Billy Hunter on Saturday as the Players Association's Executive Board unanimously voted out its leader for a series of indiscretions in his stewardship of the union over the years. <div>
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Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-36485035604328338462013-02-15T18:40:00.000-08:002013-03-30T18:41:01.308-07:00Aregatta's Scorecard on NCAA Conference Realignment <br />
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Conference realignment has changed the face of college
athletics immensely in the last decade. The affects can be felt from the major
“BCS” conferences down through the lowest levels of college sports. While the
attention focus on the big schools, the greater impacts are felt at the lower
levels where the face of entire conferences have changed forever. Here is a
quick assessment of our winners and losers in the conference realignment
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Big Ten: Other than trying to figure out why no one at these
prestigious universities can count, the Big Ten definitely has helped
themselves the most through realignment. The conference boasts the strongest
academic profile from top to bottom with some excellent research universities
in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio State, and Northwestern. Nebraska
helped extend the “footprint” into the Plains states and provide another solid
national football program. The addition of Maryland and Rutgers was a great
strategic move as it extends the Big Ten footprint into the coveted big markets
of the East Coast including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
Both are AAU research universities – which means something to the academic and
professional stature of the universities. Maryland also brings Under Armour to
the conference as the sports brand’s CEO takes good care of his alma mater.
Rutgers is loaded with potential too – rich recruiting grounds for almost all
sports, two major media markets, and – when they are winning – major publicity.
The Big Ten bolstered its brand, maintained its integrity and exclusivity. It
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Pac 12: The Pac-12 was another model conference with its
“Noah’s Ark” approach to conference building: every school has a natural rival:
USC-UCLA, Cal-Stanford, Arizona-Arizona State, Oregon-Oregon State, and
Washington-Washington State. The conference is also a great academic one. The
addition of Utah and Colorado got them up to the magic number of 12 for
conference championships in football. While the conference championship is a
bonus, neither Utah or Colorado provides a very impressive profile that you can
say increases their brand value. Adding the Salt Lake and Denver markets are
nice, but it will be interesting to see how the schools integrate into the
Pac-12 culture. While neither is a liability and Utah has had some success in
football and basketball over the last 20 years, the Pac-12 improved itself, but
probably not as much as the Big Ten. Unfortunately, the conference does not
have a ton of schools to pick from, but amongst the available schools, I think
they got the best ones for them – major state schools in upper tier markets –
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ACC: The ACC has always been one of my favorite conferences.
But while the ACC was one of the catalysts for realignment, I think the ACC
actually is worse off that the other major conferences. While it definitely
grew and added some decent schools, I think it also weakened its brand and lost
its identity. The pace of change, scattered geography and incongruent profiles
have cost the conference that clean image that it enjoyed. Once a conference of
excellent state universities with a tremendous brand in not only basketball,
but also most other Olympic sports. While football was not seen as the same
caliber as the SEC, Big Ten or Pac-12, it was no slouch either with Virginia
Tech, Florida State, and Miami and the national championships that they
brought. However, the land grab has turned the homogenous ACC into a conference
that lost its identity. Tobacco Road is just not that important to the
conference any more. The new additions don’t bring too much strength in
football and while there is basketball cache in Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and Notre
Dame, it will change the nature of ACC basketball. The ACC watered down its
brand and will have to hope that the new additions become wildly successful;
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SEC: The SEC has enjoyed the distinction of being the top
football conference in the last decade. So expansion for them was not as much
about football strength as much as its footprint, markets and help for its
anemic academic profile. Missouri and Texas A&M were great moved for them
from a footprint and market perspective. Missouri would have been Big Ten bound
otherwise, but instead brings another big school with the St. Louis and KC
markets. Getting Texas A&M was a coupe too – gaining a foothold in Texas
and simultaneously pissing off “big brother” Texas. A&M’s success made it
look like a brilliant move in 2012. The SEC has the smallest offering of sports
of the major conferences, so some of Missouri and A&M’s programs will need
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Big East: Well, everyone’s whipping boy may have actually
worked out for the best. The weak union that existed in the Big East is no
more. The basketball schools retained the brand and were able to return to
their basketball roots. They have some work to do to restore some of the
intensity, but the Big East will be back in play very soon. With Georgetown and
Marquette in the national top 10-15, a core of major market, private schools
and some successful additions that complement the conference and bring more
credibility. The Big East will rise again and it will be much better than the
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A Conference to be Named Later: This is a shame. The
“leftovers conference” is a time bomb that will eventually self-destruct. There
is little synergy, no cohesion, no loyalty and a lack of purpose. There are
some good schools left, but the new conference will do nothing to build the
brand. It is arguable that the new conference has fallen below the Mountain West
in reputation. The best option would be to form alliances with Conference USA
and the MWC to work together to battle the BCS conferences by promoting their
collective “champion.” They get to play the underdog role, in a sense. But none
of the remaining former Big East schools is likely to compete on a national
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Big 12: What seemed like a doomsday scenario not too long
ago turned out alright for the Big 12. While they lost Colorado to the Pac-12,
Nebraska to the Big Ten, and Missouri and Texas A&M to the SEC, they
managed to keep Oklahoma and Texas as their “anchor tenants.” Adding in West
Virginia helped give them another powerful football and basketball program. The
addition of TCU also added some more clout – particularly in North Texas. However,
the Big 12 still has some work to do. They lost the required 12 schools to hold
a conference football championship. The pickings are getting much slimmer, but
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MWC: The MWC actually came out looking pretty good. Keeping
Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State gives them a solid football base. It
also places the MWC at the top Group of 5 conference. A conference that was
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Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-66388290965658732302013-02-08T19:48:00.000-08:002013-03-30T19:48:23.612-07:00Nadal Breaks from IMG, Sets Up Own Shop<br />
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Star athletes changing representation is not typically earth-shattering news as it is a fairly typical occurrence. However, when two of the biggest names in a sport break away to set up their own shops, it starts to peak some interest.<br />
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Bloomberg reported that tennis star Rafael Nadal of Spain has ended his relationship with IMG, one of the heavyweight agencies in tennis. <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-03/rafa-nadal-denies-img-cut-of-earnings-as-career-resumes.html" style="color: #2253e7;">http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-03/rafa-nadal-denies-img-cut-of-earnings-as-career-resumes.html</a> The interesting angle on this is that Nadal is not switching to another agency, but rather is stricking out on his own. The former world #1 feels he is at a point in his career where he would have the deal flow come to him and therefore does not need the agency to bring deals to him. For Nadal, this will produce a savings of appoximately $2.8 million based on his endorsement level.<br />
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Nadal follows another former #1, Roger Federer, who did the same last year. Now two of the top names in men's tennis are self managed. Is this a new trend? Hardly, while Federer and Nadal have a commanding presence at the later stages of their careers, most tennis stars are not in a position to cut out their agencies entirely without sacrificing earning potential.<br />
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While it cannot yet be called a trend, the notion of top athletes cutting out agents is an interesting proposition - particularly in team sports where 'closed" markets exist. Over the years, there have been numerous stars that have chosen to go this route - particularly later in their careers or on veteran contracts.<br />
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Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-86369821767535640102013-01-09T18:11:00.000-08:002013-03-30T18:12:52.854-07:00Keith Dunn from KDCop comments on SnapchatKDCop founder and Aregatta client Keith Dunn was recently featured in an Asbury Park Press (Gannett) story on the pitfalls and dangers of Snapchat - a popular new app that many teenagers are turning to.<br />
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<a href="http://www.app.com/article/20130101/NJNEWS15/301010043" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read the APP story.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-2832226753525582402012-12-19T15:00:00.000-08:002013-03-30T18:21:25.140-07:00ESPN remembers Kenny McKinleyESPN's Outside The Lines featured former Aregatta client Kenny McKinley in a recent piece on the deceased Denver Broncos wide receiver.<br />
<a href="http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/8758092/kenny-mckinley-oj-murdock-were-college-teammates-big-nfl-dreams-where-did-things-go-wrong" target="_blank">Click here for the full story</a><br />
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McKinley, an Aregatta representation client, left the University of South carolina as its all-time leading receiver. After being drafted by the Denver Broncos, he landed on the Injury Reserve list in both of his pro seasons. Suffering from a bout of depression and the pressures that were weighing on his shoulders, McKinley died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on September 20, 2010.<br />
<br />Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-81915304008368807662012-11-02T19:50:00.000-07:002013-03-30T19:50:16.200-07:00NASAAR Recap of ULC Stakeholder Meeting on UAAA Revisions<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On November 1<sup>st</sup>, the Uniform Laws Commission held its first stakeholders meeting to discuss potential revisions to the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (UAAA). The UAAA is the predominantly law regulating athlete agent activity in 43 states that have adopted a version of the law.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition to members of the committee themselves who include lawyers, judges, and academics, the meeting included a number of stakeholders in the process including the NCAA, various state regulators, representatives from the athletic departments from North Carolina and USC (two schools with high profile recent scandals involving agents), representatives from the Football Coaches Association and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, several academics and a representative from the Sports Lawyers Association. The NFLPA was the only professional players union in attendance. From an agency perspective, the general counsels from Athletes First and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and NFL agent Tony Agnone were present in addition to Andrew Bondarowicz from NASAAR.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The committee outlined several key questions for discussion. The overarching question was whether the UAAA was in need of revision. The response was a resoundingly affirmative as all stakeholders realize that the laws have been largely ineffective. Other questions discussed included the effectiveness of registration requirements, penalties, expansion of the definition of “athlete agent,” use of surety bond requirements, national registration, requirements to notify schools before speaking to athletes and other pertinent topics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">NASAAR was a vocal participant at the meeting. With registration not likely to go away, NASAAR was very vocal on the need for a national agent registry instead of the patchwork of state regulations now in existence and offered to serve as the administrator of such a system similar to how FINRA regulates securities dealers. This system would also allow it to be a clearinghouse for schools, the NCAA, regulators, players associations and other interested parties for information on registrations, enforcement actions, etc. The concept of a national registration was something that generally had a great deal of support, the mechanics is something that will require much more discussion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is safe to say that the definition of “athlete agent” will continue to expand to include financial advisors, brand managers, trainers and others in a more expansive and “functional” definition that would encompass all individuals seeking to represent athletes’ interests for profit, although the exact wording will be carefully crafted to not make it unwieldy. The notion of requiring surety bonds nationally did not have much traction or support from anyone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two other controversial topics introduced by NASAAR raised some eyebrows. The first would seek to establish penalties against student-athletes for impacts to the schools and a cause of action akin to bribery. With student-athletes knowing that they can shake down agents for benefits without any recourse, it has made it almost inevitable that the practice will continue as you will almost always find someone, an agent or otherwise, who will be willing to fill the void. The second topic was to force greater responsibility and liability on the players associations for enforcement. Certified contract advisors are authorized by the unions to act on their behalf yet the unions are not held responsible for any infractions or failures on their part. These two notions were about accountability for all parties in the process, not just the agents, and as expected, they received some opposition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was very clear that NASAAR's role in the process was very important. Without it, there was a definitive void in the opinions and realities of the majority of the agents operating today. With this initial discussion completed, NASAAR will continue to craft a more definitive legislative agenda to ensure that the solutions take into account the agents perspectives and goals. Please feel free to email me with any questions, concerns or feedback.</span></div>
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Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-14986242219971248442012-08-20T19:57:00.000-07:002013-03-30T19:57:25.316-07:00Aregatta's Bondarowicz Joins Faculty at Rutgers School of LawAregatta Managing Director Andrew Bondarowicz, Esq. will be joining the faculty at Rutgers School of Law for the fall 2012 semester teaching Sports Law as an Adjunct Professor.<br />
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Bondarowicz is a frequent speaker on sports law panels, however, this will be his first full semester class.<br />
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"I have been wanting to teach Sports Law for some time, so I am happy that Rutgers has chosen to offer the class this year. It is a very popular class nationwide," says Bondarowicz.<br />
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Bondarowicz received B.A., M.S. and J.D. from Rutgers.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-79741482592642983212012-07-25T18:30:00.000-07:002013-03-30T18:30:43.366-07:00NE Star Pays a Visit to Citizens Bank<br />
Aregatta helped bring some smiles to the faces of client Citizens Bank's Commercial Loan Operations (CLO) department in Cranston, Rhode Island, by arranging a visit from a very special guest. New England Patriots star Devin McCourty paid a visit to the CLO team to deliver a pep talk as the groups drives toward the finish line on an important strategic initiative.<br />
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<br />Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-44308579369636564992012-03-12T05:46:00.003-07:002012-03-12T06:43:34.260-07:00"Rated P" Opens to Great Reviews!Rated P for Parenthood, the new theatrical hit that debuted on February 29, 2012 at the Westside Theater in New York City's Theater District, is off to a great start. The comical portrayal of the trials and tribulations of parenting a child from birth and beyond has generated stellar reviews in its preview shows as it opened to adoring crowds. <br /><br />"The show is one that you can see over and over and over and still get a big laugh," says Aregatta Principal Andrew Bondarowicz, who provided legal assistance to the production. "Rated P has an excellent script, great cast, and a the songs that you will be singing in your head for weeks! If you are only going to see one Broadway show this year, you cannot go wrong with Rated P!"<br /><br />New York Times Review: http://theater.nytimes.com/2012/03/01/theater/reviews/rated-p-for-parenthood-at-westside-theater.html <br /><br />Time Out New York Review: http://newyork.timeout.com/arts-culture/theater/2749015/review-rated-p-for-parenthoodAregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-78207468944674570412010-09-21T09:04:00.000-07:002010-09-21T09:07:52.908-07:00Denver Broncos WR Kenny McKinley Deceased at 23Aregatta family offers its deepest condolences to the McKinley family on the tragic death of their son Kenny, a wide receiver on the Denver Broncos. His tragic death came as a shock to everyone and all who have known him are overcome with grief in the loss of such a vibrate and good natured gentleman, talented athlete, and devout family man.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Kenny was a talented player but his dynamic and engaging personality was his greatest attribute. Always known for his contagious smile, he will be remembered forever by those closest to him including his family, teammates, coaches and fans in both Denver and at the University of South Carolina.<br /><br /> <br /><br />To Aregatta, Kenny was not only a client but also a great friend and a member of the family. Kenny will be missed dearly.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Funeral arrangements are not yet available. Arrangements are also in progress with the NFL Players Association to establish a trust fund in support of Kenny’s son Keyon. Details will be provided shortly.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-718359244756608172010-09-08T10:46:00.000-07:002010-09-08T10:51:48.420-07:00Roberson Signs with Cleveland BrownsDerrick Roberson has reached a 2 year agreement with the Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2010. Upon passing his physical, Derrick has joined the Cleveland Browns active roster and looks to compete for a starting nickel position. Roberson had a strong showing in the preseason, recording a clutch interception against the Kansas City Chiefs.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-82395489175226906322010-08-21T23:40:00.000-07:002010-08-23T07:49:13.655-07:00Derrick Roberson Picks Off Palko<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Vf6jV9DNxFQ/THKJ9EFmgLI/AAAAAAAAAAk/FmroTqJSZPI/s1600/roberson.jpg" align="left" hspace="0" border="0" />Aregatta client Derrick Roberson recorded an interception tonight against backup Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Tyler Palko. He also recorded 1 solo tackle in the contest. Roberson is fighting for a spot on the two deep in his second season in Tampa Bay.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-223123439615601342010-08-21T07:26:00.000-07:002010-08-23T07:39:36.197-07:00McMackin Helps Shock Win ArenaBowl<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Vf6jV9DNxFQ/THKIA_r2_nI/AAAAAAAAAAc/wR4E0-zHwBs/s320/mcmackin.jpg" align="left" hspace="0" border="0" />Offensive lineman Rob McMackin helped lead the Spokane Shock to their first ever ArenaBowl win on Friday. The Shock finished the regular season with the best record in the league at 16-3 and worked their way to the championship game against the Tampa Bay Storm. In a close battle, the Shock emerged victorious with a 69-57 win in front of over 11,000 spectators at Spokane Tribe Field. <br /><br />McMackin is a graduate of Towson and has been a player in arena football since 2006. In his first two seasons of professional indoor football, he played for both the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers and the Tri-Cities Fever of the af2. In 2008, McMackin moved to the AFL where he played for the Chicago Rush and was a member of the LA Avengers practice squad.<br /><br />McMackin initially attended Iona before transferring to Towson after his freshman season. As a freshman at Iona, he was named to the all-conference team.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-19693875432502676402010-08-16T08:54:00.000-07:002010-08-16T09:28:59.842-07:00Koetter Praises Miller<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Vf6jV9DNxFQ/TGlnGuXecQI/AAAAAAAAAAU/y_gtceT55ac/s320/miller.jpg" align="left" hspace="0" border="0" />Jaguars offensive coordinator, Dirk Koetter, <a href="http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=9149">lauded</a> tight end Zach Miller after the team's pre-season game against Philadelphia this weekend. Says Koetter, "Every time Zach has been healthy, he’s flashed as a playmaker. His issue is that out of the last 43 practices, how many times has he practiced? When Zach is healthy, he’s a playmaker." Meanwhile, Gene Frenette, blogger for the <span style="font-style:italic;">The Florida Times-Union</span>, <a href="http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400565/gene-frenette/2010-08-13/gene-frenette-city-councilmen-blow-call-dinner-jaguars%E2%80%99">comments</a> on Miller's athleticism and agility, which he says will create numerous mismatches for opposing teams. Miller had one reception for 18 yards in Friday's game and will be an integral part of the Jaguars offense this season.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804202717939539268.post-88607142819822335602010-08-08T07:12:00.000-07:002010-08-09T07:18:16.915-07:00McCain Adds Weight in the Off-SeasonHouston Chronicle beat writer, Jordan Godwin, published a <a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/7144272.html">column</a> today on the off-season transformation undertaken by Brice McCain this past spring. McCain added weight to his frame without sacrificing his best asset: speed. He has also improved on the mental aspect of his game and now looks as confident as ever in coverage. McCain is currently slated to be the nickelback for the Texans when the season commences in September. He is still fighting for a starting spot.Aregatta Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091271995374387780noreply@blogger.com