Richard Foster Attorney

We all know that effective communication is key to success in the workplace. What we don’t always actually understand is how to be effective communicators. Often, people communicate ineffectively because they forget or fail to keep the purpose of the communication in mind.
Here is a checklist of questions to ask yourself before you hit send on that email:
Why am I writing this email?
Is there a better way to deliver this message?
Is the subject line clear and relevant?
Do I have a clear call-...

Writing effectively is a valuable skill and can even result in a rewarding career or school experience. Not only do you have the ability to express yourself for enjoyment, but now more than ever, people are required to be able to read and understand what others have written. It can be quite daunting to try and write effectively, but with some knowledge and practice, you will soon be able to express yourself in any situation.
To ensure that your writing is effective, you need to begin by brain...

Water polo is a sport that requires stamina, strength, and agility. These are not natural skills for the average person, which makes it difficult to learn quickly. If you want to excel at water polo and play like a pro before your opponents know what hit them, then you need some good exercises. Here are the best exercises for water polo.
One-legged bridges
This exercise is a little difficult at first, but it will build your core strength and work out both of your legs. Lie on the ground with ...

The USA women water polo team dominated their way to an unprecedented third consecutive gold medal win at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The masterful performance of goalie Ashleigh Johnson was a primary factor – she blocked 11 out of 15 shots from the Spanish team.
The superb defense combined with a blistering offense saw the USA women pummel Spain with shot after shot with their goalie blocking just 19%.
The final score was 14 to 5. The Spanish squad was previously undefeated.
Johnson is the...

More than ever, people are watching streaming sports content on the internet. This is due to the convenience and quantity of sports content you get on the internet instead of using a traditional TV service. However, sports streaming does have a few caveats that come with it.
If you’re streaming sports content yourself, you can end up getting in a lot of trouble if you don’t know what you’re doing. Make sure you follow these sports streaming laws so you can keep out of trouble.
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Drug testing in sports promotes fair play so that someone who uses banned performance-enhancing drugs does not get an undue advantage over others.
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tests athletes and develops testing methods. The agency recently acknowledged difficulties in performing its duties during the COVID-19. The testing body recognizes the need to prioritize restraining coronavirus transmission, but it will put measures that protect athletes and personnel that collect samples.
However, ...

A transfer is a popular word in soccer discussions, and they involve a lot of money changing accounts from a club that acquires a player to one where he or she played. The issue has many technicalities, and it helps to understand the meaning of transfers and the way they work.
First, a transfer is a business transaction between two clubs. One releases a player to join another. A club player works under a contract. When another one wants to secure that person’s services, it asks for a transfer...

The European “Super League” (ESL) was a quick downfall largely due to fan, government, and current authoritarian demand. In the latest attempt, 20 clubs (12 of which were confirmed: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur of the EFL; Inter Milan, Juventus, and Milan of Serie A; and Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Madrid of La Liga) were invited to participate. There were very loud and prominent voices who disapproved and signaled a rockslide...

Post-high school learning institutions such as universities have a published code of conduct for the student’s athletes. The code of conduct guides students in academic, travel safety, sexual assault, bullying, and other criminal offenses.
An Overview of College Athletes, Crime, and Policies
The published code of conduct guide has a disciplinary procedure for each crime. Most of them are not criminal offenses, like students being rude to their coach or poor performance in class. However, the ...

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a major monkey-wrench into the plans of many leagues as well as attendees in professional sports. There are so many restrictions that either has been enforced or have to be enforced as a result of this pandemic. It is an adjustment for fans, sports teams, and sports leagues alike. Athletes are preparing for their respective seasons in many respect. However, there are rules that must be followed and people need to be aware of them. In this ...

The NFL recently adopted new some new procedures that were aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The well-known “Rooney Rule,” already in existence, was enhanced and changed as well as changes to the anti-tampering program. The goal of these new procedures is to enhance diversity in the coaching and administrative ranks of NFL teams.
According to the website, Statista, African American representation in the NFL looked like this:
58.9% of players are black.
29.6% of NFL assistant ...

People should know these five things before pursuing a career in sports law.
Specialize in one sport
Standing out as a general sports lawyer is difficult. Athletes with legal issues do not want the third-best lawyer to represent them. They want the best lawyer in the field because that increases their chances of winning lawsuits. They are willing to pay whatever it takes to get the lawyer on board. Therefore, lawyers should learn everything they can about one sport. Focusing on one niche can ...

There has been no doubt that acts of discrimination and racism have occurred quite a few times in matches governed by the Football Association. As a result, the Football Association has implemented new recommended guidelines regarding the policy for individuals and crowd members who decide to discriminate. The governing body has even implemented the possibility of closing arenas if the fans engage in a pattern of discriminatory actions.
The Football Association’s new policies come from an ext...

There is no doubt that the Olympics is one of the premier competitions in all professional sports. The Olympic Games are such a time-honored tradition, and there is no doubt the governing body can and should do everything possible to protect the integrity of this great event. Thus, the Olympics have regulations to ensure that the games are conducted fairly and honestly. In this piece, we will go over some of the Olympic laws and rules to ensure that this is fair.
A while ago, the Olympics ado...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that average women earn about 81% of their male counterparts’ earnings. According to the Federal body, the vast disparity has existed for over a decade and varies by industry. The legal sector has a huge difference at 64%. While this is exciting in advocates of equal pay, some progress is necessary, especially in professional sports.
Read on to learn more about how athlete compensation has changed over the last decade and wage equality trends in sports...