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Recording Artists Should Be Careful When Signing Record Deals

For many recording artists, the ultimate goal is signing a record deal with one of the major record labels. However, it is important that these musicians seek the assistance of an entertainment attorney to ensure there are no clauses that could hurt their careers. Singer-songwriter, JoJo, recently endured a battle with her label that prevented […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 27, 2014

Music Industry

Should College Athletes Be Prevented from Turning Pro?

Division 1 scholarship college athletes are unable to earn money while participating in amateur athletics. However, there are also rules in place that prevent players from turning professional when they so, please>. This brings up the discussion of whether or not it is fair to athletes that the NCAA prevents college athletes from turning pro […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 24, 2014

Cantor Gaming Fines Could Be Bad Sign for Sports Betting Future

Sports betting is legal in four states – Nevada, Oregon, Delaware, and Montana – with only Nevada taking full advantage. However, some states – mainly New Jersey – have been attempting to legalize sports betting, but have been shot down. The recent judgment made against Cantor Gaming probably won’t do anything to help any further legalization […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 22, 2014

What's Next for the College Athlete?

The NCAA has bylaws that restrict what a college athlete can do while in school. For one, they aren’t allowed to earn money as an amateur athlete. Not from endorsements, not for signing memorabilia and not for on-field performance, so what can an athlete do to earn income if possible? In order to remain an amateur athlete, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 17, 2014

Wrongful Death Cases Could Be Concern for NFL Teams

The NFL has been bogged down with lawsuits and other problems as a result of concussions caused by repeated head trauma during game action. The league recently settled a major case that awarded millions of dollars to former players who are suffering from concussion-related conditions. However, it appears as though this could be just the […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 15, 2014

Defamation a Major Concern for Celebrities

Tabloids have been around for years, and many of them make money publishing stories about celebrities that stretch the truth. In certain cases, celebs can take these articles and use them as basis for a defamation lawsuit against the tabloids. Tom Cruise recently sued Bauer Publishing, which produces In Touch and Life & Style Magazines […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 13, 2014

Celebrity lawsuit

Music Samples Need to be Cleared Before Use

Many songwriters and musicians create original music, but there is also the option to use a music sample of a previous song and make it their own. For example, Eminem recently sampled Billy Squier’s ‘The Stroke” for his song Berzerk. However, legal troubles can arise when samples aren’t cleared, which Kanye West recently found out the hard […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 10, 2014

New Jersey Online Gambling Not Without Issue

New Jersey recently began allowing online gambling within state boarders – a decision that could drastically change the industry moving forward. However, the move has not been without problems, as casinos and the online partners are struggling to define the location of players. Steve Callender, the general manager at the Tropicana Atlantic City, told NewJersey.com that […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 8, 2014

Online Gambling

Steroids Remain an Issue in Major League Baseball

The 1998 Major League Baseball season was seen as one of the most exciting in history, as both Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire were hitting home runs at a record pace. That excitement eventually turned to shame when the suspicion of steroid and human-growth-hormone use clouded the players’ accomplishments. Baseball has had more than a decade to […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 6, 2014

Loose Lips Sink Ships When Presenting an TV Show Concept

Creators of television shows need to be sure to keep their ideas inside a trusted inner circle. If it gets out another network could take their TV show concepts and create their own program. When informing other people of the concept, television show creators may want to consider having people sign a confidentiality agreement so […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 3, 2014

Tutors Often Complete School Work for Athletes

College athletics are a major business. During the 2011-12 academic year, the University of Texas football team brought in $103.8 million in revenues, which equated to $77.9 million in profit. With so much money to be made, there is a lot of pressure to keep the best players eligible. As a result, tutors may be […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 1, 2014

Can Athletes Trademark Their Name?

Many athletes have high recognizable names. For this reason, an athlete might want to trademark their name to ensure that nobody else can profit from their likeness. How does one go about completing this process? And, is it even possible? The short answer is yes, athletes can trademark their name. Names of people, companies as […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 29, 2013

Sports Attorney

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