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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

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: Fiduciary Responsibility in the Spotlight

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Wealth and celebrity provide no immunity from the burdens of fiduciary responsibility. The more complex an estate or financial portfolio, the greater the opportunity for fiduciary breaches—whether through elder exploitation,...more

Fleurinord Law PLLC

From Beats to Bills: How DJs Tiësto and Afrojack Were Entangled in a $100M Offshore Tax Scheme

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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...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - May 2025 #3

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French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in Paris in 2021 and handed an 18-month suspended sentence....more

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The JustPod: Lawyer, Gentleman, and Counsel to the Stars: A Discussion with Brian McMonagle

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features trial lawyer Brian McMonagle. Brian began his career in the...more

Kaufman & Canoles

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - November 2024 #3

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A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association settled a lawsuit with FanDuel on Friday over the alleged unauthorized use of the names and images of MLB players on its sports betting platform....more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - May 2024 #3

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The parents of a Gainesville, Georgia high school baseball player who died after he was hit in the head at baseball practice have filed a lawsuit against the school system and his coaches....more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - February 2024 #4

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The first person charged for violating a 2020 law that forbids conspiracies to taint international sports events through performance-enhancing drugs received a three-month prison sentence. Federal prosecutors used the...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Promoters, Endorsers, and Brokers: Understanding the Rules on Securities and Cryptocurrency Investment Advertising

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Promoting securities, cryptocurrency, and other investment opportunities is fraught with legal risks. Individuals who engage in promotional activities must ensure that they have a clear understanding of the federal laws and...more

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When Keeping It Real (Housewives) Goes Wrong: Lessons from the Jen Shah Prosecution

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On March 30, 2021, the reality television world was rocked by news that Jen Shah, the tempestuous breakout star of the first season of Bravo’s newest hit, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), was arrested on...more

K2 Integrity

Digging Deeper, Episode 1: The Con Queen of Hollywood

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The individual dubbed the “Con Queen of Hollywood” has been arrested, but how did we get here? K2 Integrity’s Nicoletta Kotsianas, the lead investigator on the case, breaks down the scam’s evolution and ultimate end with...more

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