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Sentencing Law and Policy
Former NBA Referee Sentenced to 15 Months
Main July 30, 2008Former NBA Referee Sentenced to 15 MonthsAs reported by The New York Times here, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 months in…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Bad NBA ref may have pulled a tough judge
Main July 25, 2008Bad NBA ref may have pulled a tough judgeAs detailed in this New York Times article, headlined "Two Punishments Suggest Stiff Penalty for Donaghy," early sentencings in…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Gambling on your lifespan — a good way to make money?
A new form of gambling may be emerging, that is, gambling on your own lifespan. Here is how this technique would work. First, you determine your life expectancy based on…
Sentencing Law and Policy
NBA on trial at bad ref’s federal sentencing
Main May 20, 2008NBA on trial at bad ref's federal sentencingThis New York Times article about the defense submission in preparation for the sentencing of former ref Tim Donaghy suggests…
Sentencing Law and Policy
You make the call: what is a just and effective sentence for Sister Barbara Markey?
Main April 1, 2008You make the call: what is a just and effective sentence for Sister Barbara Markey?Since most judges likely have no experience sentencing nuns, I hope readers will…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Nonprofits and State Government Fight Over Gambling Proceeds
The Washington Post reports that the Maryland legislature is considering a ban on electronic gambling machines throughout the state. Some counties currently allow the machines if they are operated by…
La Revue
L’Etat croupier : un pari perdu de longue date ?
Après des mois de discussions, les membres du gouvernement français et la Commission européenne ont annoncé le 7 novembre dernier qu’ils avaient jeté les bases d’un accord global sur l’ouverture…
La Revue
Opening up the French on-line sports betting market: a historical overview
After months of talks, French government officials and the EU Commission announced on 7th November that they had laid down the foundations for a global agreement on opening up the…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Super Bowl Office Pools in Connecticut – Patriots + Giants = Payday..Or Does It?
For football fans in Connecticut, it doesn't get any better than this -- Patriots and Giants in the Super Bowl. With loyalties evenly divided in this state between the Giants…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
“Money for Nothing” Published
Edward Ugel has recently published his book entitled Money for Nothing. This book describes a topic often discussed on this blog of how lottery winners are unable to cope with…