A handful of large law firms are advising the U.S. governing bodies for hockey and gymnastics, both of which are dealing with major legal matters that could affect their future.
The U.S. women’s national hockey team is ready to take the ice later this week after reaching a settlement late Tuesday in a compensation dispute with USA Hockey Inc. Earlier this month, Ballard Spahr stepped up for the team as it threatened to boycott the upcoming World Championships unless USA Hockey agreed to resume negotiations over stagnant wages and provide promotional support for women’s hockey.
