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Iowa Implements Hands-Free Driving Law
While this is not my typical area of law, it is important to note that, as of today—July 1, 2025—Iowa’s new hands-free cell phone law is officially in effect.
There will be a warning period through December 31, 2025. After that, citations and fines may be issued.
More significantly, if a driver causes an accident
Beware of Scam Involving Mexican Real Estate and Use of Business Consulting Services Name
I want to issue an important warning about an ongoing scam.
Fraudsters are using my name—and the name of a company called Business Consulting Services—to deceive people into sending money under the false promise of helping them sell or rent their Mexican timeshare or other real estate. I have written about this scam before
WATCH OUT FOR FRAUD INVOLVING MEXICAN GOLF COURSE REAL ESTATE
I have written about this before, but I recently learned that fraudsters are using a client’s business name and impersonating me in documents to deceive unsuspecting property owners of Mexican real estate, especially golf course properties.
The FBI has issued warnings about these types of scams.
Stay vigilant. Always verify the identities of the parties
PAVIA RULING HAS BIG IMPLICATIONS FOR JUCO TRANSFERS AND THEIR COLLEGE SPORTS CAREERS
When Diego Pavia, currently a quarterback at Vanderbilt University, stepped off the JUCO field for the last time, he likely never imagined his name would headline one of the most talked-about court rulings in college sports history. Yet, here we are, with Pavia’s legal battle against the NCAA setting the stage for a seismic shift
Brick Gentry Sports and Entertainment Law Services
In sports, the little things are often the difference between winning and losing.
At Brick Gentry, we have extensive experience in providing legal services for professional athletes, college athletes, and universities. From contract review to drafting agreements, including those covering Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, our goal is to ensure that our clients are
NIL: The Wild West of College Athletics
In the summer of 2021, the NCAA implemented a groundbreaking policy. For the first time in the tenure of college athletics, student-athletes were permitted to earn income from their name, image, and likeness. This process of college athletes earning income has become commonly known as “NIL.” While many believed this rule was the change necessary
Scam Alert: Protect Yourself from Latest Fraud Tactics
In an era of increasing sophistication in scams, fraudsters have found a new tactic: exploiting real business names and lawyer identities, likely scraped from Secretary of State websites or public records, to bolster their credibility. This scheme not only tarnishes reputations but also endangers unsuspecting victims who may unknowingly engage in fraudulent dealings.
I recently
Phishing Attacks Are Surging—Prepare Your Business Now
Phishing tactics are growing, and “impersonation” is their sharpest tool.
In recent months, it seems more businesses are reporting phishing attempts targeting their operations, with bad actors posing as trusted contacts or clients. The result? Devastating losses in both data and finances. Impersonation has become the leading method because it works by exploiting human trust—attackers
FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Set Aside: What’s Next?
A Texas District Court ruling setting aside the FTC’s non-compete ban has sent ripples through the business and legal communities today. For many employers, this decision is undoubtedly seen as a reprieve from the potential upheaval the ban could have caused. However, the ruling also underscores the ongoing debate about the future of non-compete agreements