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Universities Shocked to Find Cash Payments to Student Athletes Going on In Their Establishments
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Every year a new scandal breaks in NCAA Men's College Basketball involving under-the-table payments to student-athletes. It turns out that the students...
When Can New Yorkers Start Throwing Axes Again?
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
The COVID-19 pandemic has put our lives on hold. If you're like me, you can't wait to do normal things again: See friends, go to live events, and start...
Second Circuit Holds Private Student Loans Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
It is well-documented how notoriously difficult it is for student borrowers to discharge federal student loans. For students who take out private loans,...
Trademark Dispute Between Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts Heats Up
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
Oral arguments were held this week in a trademark dilution suit filed by the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. against the Boy Scouts of America. If you thought the...
2nd Circuit Upholds NYC Graffiti Landmark as Protected Art
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Graffiti from New York City artist Jonathan Cohen and others were protected works under federal law, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has held. In a...
Job-Induced Stress Migraine Not Covered Under ADA
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
A migraine creates an intense, throbbing pain that can be debilitating. An employee suffering from a migraine may have their job performance affected or be...