Ronald S Katz

January 06, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Ronald S. Katz and Jeremy R. Lacks write: With its casino industry reeling, New Jersey breathed new life into an issue that has drawn nationwide attention and has pushed professional sports leagues to grapple with the ethical and legal boundaries of sports wagering in the United States. While New Jersey's latest loss in federal district court was not unexpected, the ruling sets up a renewed showdown in the Third Circuit where New Jersey hopes to break its losing streak once and for all.

By Ronald S. Katz and Jeremy R. Lacks

16 minute read

January 05, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Ronald S. Katz and Jeremy R. Lacks write: With its casino industry reeling, New Jersey breathed new life into an issue that has drawn nationwide attention and has pushed professional sports leagues to grapple with the ethical and legal boundaries of sports wagering in the United States. While New Jersey's latest loss in federal district court was not unexpected, the ruling sets up a renewed showdown in the Third Circuit where New Jersey hopes to break its losing streak once and for all.

By Ronald S. Katz and Jeremy R. Lacks

16 minute read

December 04, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Ronald S. Katz and Jeremy R. Lacks of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips write: The four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA scored a significant victory in September in their ongoing lawsuit to prevent legalized gambling in the state of New Jersey, but with Governor Christie's pledge to appeal the ruling, the case may be one of the next great federalism battles to reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Ronald S. Katz and Jeremy R. Lacks

11 minute read