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Steroid Link in Wrestler’s Murder-Suicide?

Authorities are investigating possible illegal steroid use in case of a well-known professional wrestler who strangled his wife, smothered his son and then hanged himself in the weight room of…

11th Circuit OKs Search of Football Fans

“Voluntary” pat-down searches of fans entering football stadiums do not violate the 4th Amendment prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizes, the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decided today.

Ruling…

A High-Impact Ruling for Athletic Rule

Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling upholding a no-recruiting rule is likely to have an impact across the nation.

The court upheld an athletic association rule barring…

Yankees’ Giambi to Testify About Steroids

A designated hitter for the New York Yankees will be the first baseball player to testify before a major league baseball steroids use investigator.

Under an agreement announced today that…

Trial Looks at Genesis of JT Leroy

A federal trial in Manhattan offers insights into the creation of the literary persona known as JT Leroy.

A film production company is seeking to void a contract with a…

Lawyer vs Lawyer: Bears Tickets Mine

Four years ago, Douglas Warlick and Donald Ramsell decided to share the cost of season tickets for the Chicago Bears, splitting the $10,000 application fee for four seat licenses. But…

Heirs of Marilyn Monroe Lose Photo Rights

Marilyn Monroe’s popularity lives on, but laws passed after her death do not give heirs rights to her photos, a judge has ruled.

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