On November 1, 2010, Nathan Peake, a manager for professional boxers and basketball players (including Steve Francis and Ty Lawson), was booked for tax evasion. The government was interested in learning why Peake had not filed income tax returns between 2000 and 2007. Furthermore, he was charged with preparing false tax returns and obstructing the IRS. It was […]
Wow…what a week. I officially moved into my new office (send love letters to 175 SW 7th Street, Penthouse Suite 2410, Miami, Florida 33131), and have been busy setting it up while working on behalf of some new, amazing clients. I have expanded my practice to include quite a few major entertainment figures and was determined not to […]
In 2004, Theodore (Ted) Forstmann became the Chairman and CEO of IMG for the small purchase price of $750 million. Forbes has determined that the 71-year-old Forstmann has a net worth of $1.8 billion. Unfortunately, there is no amount of money that can buy a clean bill of health. Earlier this year, Forstmann was diagnosed with […]
What: Conference – “Hot Topics in Sports Law and Business.” When: Friday, October 21, 2011 Where: Eckstein Hall at Marquette University Law School Schedule: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Registration (Eckstein Hall entrance) 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.: Morning Panels (Appellate Courtroom, room 144) 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.: Conference Lunch (room 433) 1:15 – 5:00 p.m.: Afternoon Panels (Appellate Courtroom, room 144) 5:00 […]
Sponsored Post John Lennon wrote a song entitled “Nobody Told Me”. Couldn’t the same be true of professional basketball players when their playing days are over? Most people could only dream of having a lifestyle like those of NBA players; they are paid millions, eat in the finest restaurants, sleep in the most elite hotels […]
I must say that I am personally looking forward to the following event. I will be in attendance as a participant on a couple of panels at Arizona State’s 2nd Sports and Entertainment Law Conference. The full details (as they currently stand) are posted below. If you happen to be in the area, be sure […]
At 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, ESPN will premier The Dotted Line, a documentary about sports agents directed by Morgan Spurlock. ESPN provided a DVD screener of the documentary, which I had a chance to review over the weekend. The documentary begins with Drew Rosenhaus, the most recognizable sports agent in the world, defending one of […]
I am on my way up to Gainesville, Florida to return to my alma mater (undergrad and law school) and watch the Gators take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. I can’t wait to see a lot of friends and watch some good football under the lights at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (8 p.m. kickoff). I […]
This week, Boston College sent an email out to many sports agents and financial advisors informing them of the policies and procedures the school has regarding interactions with its student-athletes and with the athletes’ families and friends. Boston College noted that it takes a conservative approach regarding said interactions. The policies and procedures, along with a copy […]
Forbes Magazine posted an excellent article last week highlighting the difference between the highest paid athletes of 1991 and today. To say the make up of the list has changed would be an understatement. The number 1 highest paid athlete in 1991 was a Boxer, Evander Holyfield, making $60 million. In fact, in 2nd place […]