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Gambling
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Gambling NBA ref’s cooperation includes fingering others
Main August 19, 2007Gambling NBA ref's cooperation includes fingering othersThe Michael Vick case (latest here and here) is showcasing how federal prosecutors can quickly build pressure on a lead defendant…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
NBA Referee to Plead Guilty to Gambling Charges
By Ellen Podgor
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is set to plead guilty in Brooklyn to gambling charges, according to an AP story (here). Word first leaked about a federal investigation of the…
Media Law Prof Blog
British Call-In Shows Continue to Cause Controversy
The flap over those British call-in/quiz shows continues. Now they're facing the possibility that they might need to obtain licenses under the 2005 Gambling Act. Ofcom has already fined Channel…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
BetOnSports Founder Arrested
By Ellen Podgor
Wall Street Jrl reports on the arrest of BetOnSports Founder here. For background on this case see here and here. This will be an interesting case to follow.(esp)
Land Use Prof Blog
One nation under a pack of jacks?
Will the United States soon become a country lined with casinos and gambling parlors from coast to coast? Certainly, the lure of revenue without taxes is extraordinarily tempting…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Legal Malpractice, Gambling 911 and Legal Malpractice
This field never sees publicity or bikini photos. Right now, there is a confluence of presidential politics, scandal, presidential gambling sites, bikini photos, Hillary Clinton and legal malpractice. Here is a…
Land Use Prof Blog
A casino “nuisance” near Gettysburg?
How should the law of “nuisance” respond to modern times? If one creates excessive noise, smells, or other annoyances that cross property boundaries, neighbors have a chance of convincing…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Elder Law, Casinos, and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
Joining the ranks of famous people who are making regretable public comments about religion, American military personnel, and individuals of different races, genders, and sexual orientations, is Governor Edward Rendell…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Intriguing gamble on federal resentencing
Main August 9, 2006Intriguing gamble on federal resentencingReporting on a case that might make for a great in-class problem a sentencing course, the Knoxville News Sentinel has this interesting article…
The Retirement Plan Blog
Gambling On Retirement
By Jerry Kalish
Two views on the impact of gambling on saving for retirement: It's a problem. The Tax Foundation's on-line publication, FISCAL FACTS, reported in January on a survey wihch showed that…