Taking sides politically ups ante for pro leagues

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By Amy N. Schiller

Amy N. Schiller is an attorney at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP where she practices family law with a strong focus on property issues and the complex financial and custody matters facing professional athletes and entertainers. She can be reached at aschiller@sdflaw.com.

Posted February 21, 2017 1:40 PM

This weekend, the NBA broadcast its annual All-Star Weekend from New Orleans. During the program which marketed a Taco Bell Skills Challenge, the NBA commissioner was also able to have the nation’s ear about the league’s serious positions on controversial political issues.Especially in today’s tense political climate, sports leagues, teams and athletes are using their unique platform to impact politics, legislation and social change.It is not uncommon for us to observe individual athletes using their …

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