Just a few years ago, if you were a student-athlete, you had two options: maintain eligibility or get paid. You couldn’t have both. That all changed on July 1, 2021, thanks to a landmark shift that rocked the college sports…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Business Organizations, Taxation
When Sean “Diddy” Combs paid off the $18.8 million mortgage on his lavish Star Island mansion in Miami, Florida, it wasn’t just a headline-grabbing move. The decision came at a time when Diddy faced mounting civil lawsuits and…
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/ Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Residential, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The past two years have brought a wave of legislative and judicial actions impacting the rights and recognition of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. According to the ACLU, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced across the…
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/ Civil Rights, Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The Purple Reign… in Chaos: Netflix, Secrets, and the Fight Over Prince's Legacy..…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Spinning the Globe: When the Music Stops, the IRS Listens -
Imagine standing on stage in Ibiza, Tokyo, or Miami, spinning beats to millions while pulling in seven figures per gig. That’s the reality for Dutch DJs Tiësto and…
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/ Criminal Law, International Law & Trade, Taxation
A Hollywood Legend’s Final Act: A Lesson in Estate Planning -
The world recently bid farewell to legendary actor Gene Hackman, who passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 95. Just six days earlier, his wife, Betsy…
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/ Nonprofit Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Let’s be real—when you hear someone landed a $700 million deal, your first thought probably isn’t taxes. But Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has become ground zero in a growing tax policy…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Taxation
A Civil Rights Legacy, a Contested Will, and Questions of Capacity -
Gizelle Bryant, one of the stars of the Real Housewives of Potomac, is currently embroiled in a legal dispute that touches on deep family ties, a civil…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Betty White wasn’t just America’s beloved “Golden Girl”—she was also a passionate, lifelong advocate for animal welfare. As a longtime trustee of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) and a dedicated supporter of…
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/ Nonprofit Law, Taxation
From Reality TV to Real-Life Tax Fraud: Peter Thomas’ $2.5 Million Scandal -
Peter Thomas, best known for his appearances on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was sentenced on December 19, 2024, to 18 months in federal prison…
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/ Business Organizations, Criminal Law, Taxation
The Massey Family’s $10M Settlement: A Win, But What’s Next?
Sonya Massey’s tragic death was yet another painful reminder of the deep racial injustices that persist in America. On July 6, 2024, Sonya, a 36-year-old Black…
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/ Civil Rights, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Nicolas Puech, a lesser-known heir of the Hermès luxury brand, has taken an unusual approach to his estate plan by deciding to leave his fortune to his former gardener. Puech, who has long been known for his philanthropic work…
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/ Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
When the King of Pop passed away in 2009, he left behind more than just a rich legacy of music and pop culture. He also left behind a colossal estate that soon became entangled in one of the most scrutinized, drawn-out estate…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The term "gray divorce" is commonly used to describe later-life separations, but "golden divorce" might be a more fitting term, suggesting optimism and new beginnings. This concept reminds me of the beloved 1980s sitcom The…
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/ Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Even global icons like Beyoncé, among the wealthiest entertainers on the planet, are not immune to IRS scrutiny. Recently, Queen Bey found herself entangled in a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over an alleged…
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/ Civil Procedure, Taxation
