Attorney at Work

AUGUST 15, 2022

Sam Walton turned a five-and-dime into the Walmart empire using little more than business savvy and a legal pad. His reliance on yellow legal pads is well-documented. If Walton used those cheap yellow pads to become a billionaire, you might find them useful in running a law firm. A Legal Pad Is Efficient and Productive.

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Above The Law

MAY 5, 2025

Chaos is a ladder if you’re plotting to conquer a dragon-themed fantasy world or practicing law at the highest level. But the Q1 2025 Law Firm Financi a l Index suggests the good times may not last, with the market delivering some of the same warning signs that preceded the last time the bottom fell out of the industry.

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JURIST

MARCH 3, 2021

The Cuban government has passed a long-awaited animal welfare law after decades of ignoring citizens’ demands for animal rights legislation. These duties extend to keepers of livestock, animals in sport and pets. Animal custodians are now required to seek preventative and emergency veterinary care for their animals.

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LawInSport

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

LawInSport · How to become a sports lawyer with LawInSport, Founder, Sean Cottrell. I spend a fair amount of time speaking, mentoring and coaching enthusiastic law students, athletes and professionals who are considering becoming a sports lawyers. version being published on 01 May 2019.

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2021

The plaintiffs take issue with Florida's interpretation of what it means to place a sports wager on Indian lands.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Not only can such teams increase connections between coworkers, they can forge connections with colleagues within the legal community as well. The post More Law Firms Should Participate In Sports Leagues appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, auto enthusiasts, racing movie, and video game fans will rejoice at seeing an iconic car become legal in the United States: the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The post After 25 Years, An Iconic Sports Car Can Be Legally Imported To The U.S. appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawInSport

JANUARY 21, 2021

MAJOR UPDATES OF LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER POLICY DOCUMENTS IN THE SPORTS SECTOR. Law of the People’s Republic of China on Physical Culture and Sports. National Sport Policies at the State Council Level. Effect and Influence of the State Council Sport Policies on Legal and Regulatory Framework in Sports.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Does your law firm work allocation model leave too many associates behind? Historically, work allocation in law firms has primarily been driven by partner s. In a National Association of Law Placement (NALP) Foundation survey, law firms cited dissatisfaction with work quality as the top reason for associate departures.

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JURIST

MAY 22, 2021

Members of the European Parliament adopted a proposal Wednesday to crack down on illegal broadcasting of live sporting events. Live sports broadcasting provides a significant revenue source for event organizers. However, the illegal streaming of live sports has become a growing issue in the EU.

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Above The Law

MARCH 28, 2023

The post A Tale Of Two Legally Challenged Hedge-Fund Sports Team Owners appeared first on Above the Law. In the NHL, (alleged) domestic violence puts a minority shareholder in the penalty box.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2025

(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) College sports hasn’t seen a fumble on the big stage this embarrassing since J.D. Order on the next page…) Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. Vance held the national championship trophy.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The same legal community that considered email a passing fad that could never replace the “intraoffice sweep” has seemingly increasingly abandoned caution as generative AI expands. Everyone wants AI to provide security, confidentiality, and accuracy, but law firms actually need it.

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Above The Law

MAY 19, 2025

Suits promotional image If you’ve ever watched Suits and thought, “I should’ve faked my way into this soul-sucking lawyer gig and avoided all the crushing law school debt,” rest assured that, no, you should not have. I guess we should just be thankful that he didn’t take his cues from Wings.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

From The Guardian : An Australian lawyer has been referred to a state legal complaints commission, after it was discovered he had used ChatGPT to write court filings in an immigration case and the artificial intelligence platform generated case citations that did not exist. Joe also serves as a Managing Director at RPN Executive Search.

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LawInSport

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This is a summary of some of the leading sports law cases that arose in Australia in 2022. It is based on the author’s presentation to the annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association in October 2022. Commercial Impact of Covid-19 on Australian Sport. Human Rights Law.

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JURIST

APRIL 7, 2021

The Arkansas bill is the first such law to pass in the US. … [I]f HB 1570 becomes law, then we are creating new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters involving young people.

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LawInSport

JUNE 8, 2021

To try and get to the bottom of this, we will look at the growing use of drones to capture video footage, the legal protections that may be available to sports media rights holders and take a glance at what may be coming on the horizon. The legal protections available to sports rights holders: Health and safety actions.

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JURIST

MAY 5, 2021

Nine major US sports unions on Monday announced their joint opposition to legislative efforts to impose new voting restrictions. In early April, dozens of major US law firms signed on to a statement denouncing these legislative efforts to restrict voting rights.

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JURIST

APRIL 17, 2025

The ruling upheld the legality of the governments decision to prohibit over 1,500 models of firearms deemed by Ottawa to be assault-style and unsuitable for civilian ownership. 2), which prohibits banning firearms the government considers reasonable for hunting or sporting purposes.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

T he legal field is known to be extremely competitive. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? A sought-after television and radio legal analyst and recognized “Super Lawyer,” Zelin is the first to admit that he has “never worked a day in his life.” – Chere Estrin.

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JURIST

MARCH 25, 2024

Law students and law graduates in Nepal are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Smriti Pantha is a graduate of the Kathmandu University School of Law. The disparity in pay between male and female players is not unique to Nepal; it is a global phenomenon in professional sports.

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JURIST

APRIL 17, 2021

Corporations and sports leagues are embracing causes associated with progressive lawmakers, frustrating Republicans. Georgia’s new voting law has been criticized for restricting voting access , disproportionately affecting Black voters. .

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JURIST

DECEMBER 19, 2020

The Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has sanctioned Russian athletes from using the country’s name and flag for two years. The WADA had initially banned Russia from international sports events for four years in 2019. However, the court decided to cut the ban from 4 years to 2. Thanks for your support!

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Above The Law

APRIL 8, 2022

From startups and finance to sports broadcasting and nonprofits, you will get inspiration and practical advice on how to craft a career that you love. The post Penn Law Alum Adam Pascarella On How To Craft A Nontraditional Legal Career You’ll Love appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

T he legal field is known to be extremely competitive. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? is the Chief Legal Officer at Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, where he oversees the Claims, Special Investigations, and Legal Departments. Giulianti, Esq.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Estrin Have you ever participated professionally in a competitive sport? If you look deeply, you will see a strong resemblance in principal to sports and the legal professional field. An amateur just does more of his sport. By Chere B. Are you familiar with the approaches in which professionals train for one?

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LawInSport

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Even before the Brexit vote, the UK broadcasting industry has in recent years been faced with a high degree of legal and regulatory change and upheaval. Media rights to sports properties have traditionally been sold on a territorial basis, with a different national broadcaster granted exclusive rights in their official licensed territory.

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Above The Law

MARCH 13, 2025

High profile back-to-the-office announcements from Biglaw heavy hitters have many wondering if the legal industry’s remote work flexibility era may soon come to an end. Based on a survey of over 2,800 professionals, Affinipay’s 2025 Legal Industry Report provides a wealth of knowledge about a wide array of issues.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 23, 2022

SL DeBarros Law Firm. Since passing the bar in 2013, DeBarros has built a six-figure law firm that focuses on sports and entertainment and has been featured in the news and on numerous podcasts. Are you going to research that legal issue to ensure preparedness and a sound knowledge of the law? Sivonnia DeBarros.

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2025

Or, as the order puts it, the case “presents an astonishing example of plagiarism in the legal profession.” Casting your client as a carbon copy of an earlier, favorable case is the whole point of a common law system. But it’s not law school. Law school is about gauging individual knowledge mastery.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. Follow him on Twitter or Bluesky if you’re interested in law, politics, and a healthy dose of college sports news. Feel free to email any tips, questions, or comments. Joe also serves as a Managing Director at RPN Executive Search.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Bhavit Sheth and Harsh Jain, the founders of online fantasy sports platform Dream11, filed a petition Monday in the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the First Information Report (FIR) filed against them over the new state law that bans betting and gambling in online games. Since then, Dream11 has suspended operations in Karnataka.

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Above The Law

MARCH 24, 2025

Legal technology’s annual pilgrimage to the New York Hilton Midtown commences with Legalweek 2025 welcoming a motley crew of attorneys and tech vendors. Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. appeared first on Above the Law. I suspect this will come up a lot this week.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Before law school sucks their dreams away under a mountain of student debt, many students picture themselves getting into the entertainment industry. Exciting legal problems! From those beginnings, AMEC grew its membership to over 14,000 legal and business executives across the major entertainment, media, and technology companies.

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JURIST

MARCH 30, 2021

In a statement released last Friday , Chase Strangio, deputy director for transgender justice at the American Civil Liberties Union LGBT & HIV Project, implored supporters to call on Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson stating “the consequences of this bill [becoming law] would be catastrophic.”

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LawInSport

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This comes at a time when the legality of online gambling and fantasy sports is a contentious issue. With state governments banning online-gambling while courts declaring such laws violate the provisions of the Indian Constitution: the legal landscape of online-gambling remains uncertain. The Legality of Online-Gambling.

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