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Legally Weird NBA’s Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones Busted for High-Stakes Gambling Ring

NBA’s Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones Busted for High-Stakes Gambling Ring

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

NBA icons Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones have recently been indicted for some shady stuff. Prosecutors claim they were key players in a rigged poker scheme...

Legally Weird Jack Nicklaus Drives the Green in Defamation Lawsuit Ruling Against Former Company

Jack Nicklaus Drives the Green in Defamation Lawsuit Ruling Against Former Company

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

The Golden Bear might be getting up there in years, but the 85-year-old still knows how to win. On October 20, 2025, golf legend Jack Nicklaus was awarded $50...

Legally Weird NCAA Committee Wagers College Athletes Could Bet on Pro Games

NCAA Committee Wagers College Athletes Could Bet on Pro Games

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

The more forbidden the fruit, the greater the temptation. College athletes may want to engage in sports wagering, but the National Collegiate Athletic...

Legally Weird Mark Sanchez Faces Justice System After Downtown Brawl

Mark Sanchez Faces Justice System After Downtown Brawl

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

As a top college prospect, previous starting quarterback, and broadcaster, Mark Sanchez has owned his share of headlines. But over the weekend, the spotlight...

Legally Weird Medical Cannabis Gummies Have Basketball Player in Indonesia Crying Foul Over Possible Death Penalty

Medical Cannabis Gummies Have Basketball Player in Indonesia Crying Foul Over Possible Death Penalty

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

The laws in the United States are complex, varied, and often incredibly confusing. In many instances, ignorance of a statute is not a viable defense. This...

Legally Weird Potential Buyer Calls Technical Foul in Proposed Sale of NBA Franchise

Potential Buyer Calls Technical Foul in Proposed Sale of NBA Franchise

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Owning a National Basketball Association (NBA) team can be an extremely profitable business venture. Three NBA franchises are currently ranked in the top ten...

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