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July 31, 2006
Slightly Off Topic Sports Fun
First, it's entertaining to see the Jamail video finding its way to Deadspin.
Second, also from Deadspin, a Colorado attorney is suing various online fantasy football providers under New Jersey law, claiming that they are in fact providing online gambling illegally. Tech Law Advisor has the complaint; and the lawyer has a press release. I suppose if some sites get enjoined, I might not be as embarrassed in my leagues this year...
July 31, 2006 in Experts & Science, Goofy Cases | Permalink
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