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Federal Judge Dismisses Maverick Gaming's Lawsuit Challenging Tribal Sports Betting

"This is a significant victory for tribal sovereignty," Attorney General Bob Ferguson said in a press release from his office. "Washington law strikes the right balance by permitting sports betting and confining it to tribal casinos, where tribes have experience carefully regulating gambling where individuals must be physically present."
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Corporate Counsel

Lionsgate GC Who Quit Wasn't Entitled to Severance but Got It Anyway

Corii Berg quit in December, even though he was under contract through June 2023. He and the company haven't said why. Berg's newly disclosed $1.65 million severance payment adds to the mystery.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Breaking Down the NFT License Agreement for the Pre-Super Bowl Rihanna Song NFT That Entitles Owners to a Percentage of Future Digital Streaming Royalties

Ahead of Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII Halftime performance, someone put NFTs of her hit song, "B**** Better Have My Money," up for sale. What implications does the novel drop have for future NFTs in the music industry?
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Corporate Counsel

Portland Trail Blazers GC Returns to Big Law

Ben Lauritsen called his 13 years with the NBA franchise "a transformative experience for me professionally and personally."
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Corporate Counsel

Former Fox Lawyer Takes Legal Reins at CW Network

CW President Dennis Miller said he's confident that Tom Martin "will deftly manage the wide range of projects we are bringing to the network."
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New York Law Journal

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Investigating Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.'s Attorney Ban

DA Bragg's office confirmed they're investigating the ban, which is currently also facing probes by the Attorney General's Office and the New York State Liquor Authority.
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New York Law Journal

'Be Careful What We Wish For': Jury Rules for Hermès in Historic MetaBirkin NFT Trademark Trial

The jury began deliberating Monday afternoon and on Wednesday morning awarded $133,000 in net profits and statutory damages to Hermès, represented by Baker & Hostetler.
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New York Law Journal

Madison Square Garden Backs Off Policy Excluding Adverse Attorneys

The change in policy affects those who work for firms involved in lawsuits against Tao Group Hospitality, an umbrella company for various restaurants and nightclubs—and comes as MSGE considers selling its majority ownership in the group.
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New Jersey Law Journal

100% That Firm: These New Jersey Lawyers Just Helped Lizzo Win a Major Legal Victory

"What the board rested its decision on was the fact that Lizzo seemed to constantly attach the phrase to herself, and her musical services, so that she's not selling T-shirts that say '100% That Bitch.' She is selling T-shirts that say Lizzo on the front and '100% That Bitch' on the back," said law professor Christine Haight Farley of American University.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Atlantic Coast Conference Finally Hiring Its Own Legal Chief, Joining Its Rivals

"Now is the time to hire a full-time executive staff member to provide comprehensive oversight of legal affairs and risk management for the conference," Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips said.
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