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Gambling on Guarantees

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The current dispute between the Las Vegas Raiders (“Raiders”) and Christian Wilkins (“Wilkins”) is more than a football headline; it underscores how fragile the concept of “guaranteed” money can be—not only in sports but also...more

Kaufman & Canoles

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - July 2025

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A Raleigh basketball scout and life coach was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a COVID-19 fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said Monday....more

Venable LLP

Watch Your Tail: Will the FTC's Proposed Ban of Non-Compete Agreements Affect Fee Tail Agreements in the Sports Industry and...

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As we previously discussed, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule that, if enacted, would result in a nearly complete nationwide ban on employers' use of non-compete agreements. The rule has passed through...more

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Family Law: Special Considerations When Representing Professional Athletes

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While we await news of Tom Brady's Deflate-Gate appeal, the National Basketball Association playoffs coming up fast, and the latest hints that Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian may not follow through with their divorce after...more

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