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What Witnesses Need to Know About Congressional Investigations, Part 1
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November 11, 2026
What Witnesses Need to Know About Congressional Investigations, Part 1
By: James Trusty
One of the consequences of the midterm blue wave is that Democrats ascending to committee chairs will bring a torrent of subpoenas and interviews, covering topics ranging from the handling of the Iranian war to presidential pardons to the regulation of AI, as well as all points in between. Election night comments like “Lawyer up,” “Subpoenas,” and “We’re going to bring accountability to those who have visited unprecedented corruption on this country,” indicate that Democratic leaders plan to call Trump administration officials and associates to testify beginning in January. Hearings are partisan by design, but witnesses should also expect detailed, well-researched questions. Congressional hearings follow looser rules than courts and are broadcast publicly, so inadequate preparation can carry serious legal…
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
November 9, 2026
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
By: Ryan Fan
On September 19, 2026, the New York Times released an article titled “How DraftKings Uses A.I. to Target the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose”, which documents whistleblower allegations that DraftKings (1) used artificial intelligence (A.I.) to target gamblers more likely to lose with promotions and (2) shelved responsible gaming projects that would identify and offer help to problem gamblers. [1] The article generated negative publicity within…
Rules Matter Even for the Pat McAfee’s of the World
November 4, 2026
Rules Matter Even for the Pat McAfee’s of the World
By: Sara Dalsheim
Former NFL punter and now ESPN analyst/commentator Pat McAfee is constantly garnering attention for his flashy takes and fun interviews. Most recently, he has also gained the attention of college football fans and students via his weekly “Kicking Is Easy” contest segment on ESPN’s wildly popular “College Gameday” – where McAfee gives away $1 million, and sometimes even more, to one college student who…
Following Trend, Arizona Pro Teams Get In On Sports Wagering Action
April 23, 2021
Following Trend, Arizona Pro Teams Get In On Sports Wagering Action
By: Ifrah Law
This article was originally published on Forbes.com on April 16, 2021.
Maryland Legislature Poised to Send Sports Gambling Bill to the Governor
April 13, 2021
Maryland Legislature Poised to Send Sports Gambling Bill to the Governor
By: Ifrah Law
As part of the 2020 election, Maryland voters approved a Constitutional amendment to allow sports betting. In February, I reported on the Maryland legislature’s efforts to pass a new bill to legalize and regulate sports gambling. The state passed another milestone yesterday when the Maryland Senate unanimously approved a new sports wagering bill. The bill is the result of a compromise reached between the House…
In Competing Proposals for New York Mobile Sports Betting, the Winner is Clear
April 2, 2021
In Competing Proposals for New York Mobile Sports Betting, the Winner is Clear
By: Ifrah Law
Today, New Yorkers who want to place a legal mobile sports wager need to drive to neighboring New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Otherwise, unless residents of the Big Apple and the rest of the state want to wager with an illegal offshore operator or local bookmaker, New Yorkers remain out of luck these days. However, the annual state budget negotiations have provided a window of opportunity…
NBA Gets Comfortable With NFTs
March 17, 2021
NBA Gets Comfortable With NFTs
By: Ifrah Law
When people think about LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo, blockchain and digital tokens are probably not the first, tenth, or hundredth thing that comes to mind. But with the rise of NBA Top Shot—a non-fungible token (NFT) that exists on the blockchain, consisting of player video highlights officially licensed from the NBA—that may be changing. What is an NFT? The creator of Top Shot, Dapper…
Corruption of NCAA Sports Will Not Fly Under the Radar
February 28, 2021
Corruption of NCAA Sports Will Not Fly Under the Radar
By: James Trusty
With the increasing popularity of sports betting across the country comes the ever-present concern that big money brings big temptation, and that concern is most acutely fixated on the NCAA sports scene. Gamblers and non-gamblers alike do not want to see their favorite collegiate contests infected with fixed results or point shaving. But in an era where technology is exponentially spreading the availability of sports…
