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Client Acquitted by Jury on Charges Carrying Life Imprisonment

State v Francis Gilmore – indictments State v Francis Gilmore MARCH, 2024 (Strafford Superior Court, Dover, NH) Our firm’s partner Kevin O’Keefe secured a not guilty verdict on all charges against Mr. Gilmore. If convicted, he faced… Read More
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NH House Passes HB 1476 Seeking to Reverse Bail Reform

In March, 2022, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB 1476 intended to peel back bail reform passed just more than three years ago. In 2019, the legislature passed bail reform that eliminated cash bail for those accused of class B misd… Read More
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Attorneys Rock Law PLLC present at NH Public Defender Training

February 18, 2022: Attorneys Rock Law PLLC presented to all NH Public Defenders on the topic of restitution. The lawyers had some great questions and it was a privilege for us to present. Frequently, restitution is required from those who make variou… Read More
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The NCAA is not above the law

These words closed Justice Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion in today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in favor of Alston and other former athletes. In April, we discussed why the Supreme Court was… Read More
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U.S. Supreme Court unlikely to fully opine on NIL in NCAA v. Alston

$5,980: The maximum amount a college athlete is allowed to receive under current NCAA regulations. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week challenging this limit in the NCAA’s appeal of the 9th Circuit’s ruling of Alston v.… Read More
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Categories: Sports Law

Why NCAA v. Alston has limited effect on NIL Legislation in Congress

$5,980. This is the NCAA’s limit on academic graduation cash and awards. The NCAA’s appeal of the 9th Circuit’s ruling in Alston v. NCAA reached U.S. Supreme Court oral argument this week. The NCAA had to regret this appeal with all… Read More
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Categories: Sports Law

How the Biden Administration's Big Tech Decision Directly Impacts the NCAA and NIL

Former President Trump’s top antitrust assistant U.S. Attorney Makan Delrahim cautioned that the NCAA’s approach to NIL “may raise concerns under antitrust laws.” The new U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust leader is li… Read More
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Attorney O'Keefe Secures Trademark for PWRFWD

I am quite proud to have helped PWRFWD protect their intellectual property through securing this trademark from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Read More
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Categories: Sports Law

Tomorrow's Election and College Athletes Rights

In anticipation the presidential election the eyes of the world turn to the United States. A variety of pressing social, governmental, and personal issues steer voters’ black Sharpies to specific political parties and candidates. The future of… Read More
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New NH Law Requires 10-year Waiting Period to Annul Domestic Violence Convictions

New Hampshire domestic violence convictions have joined DWI convictions requiring those impacted to wait 10 years prior to filing a petition to annul. in RSA 265-A:21 provides no annulment petition may be filed for 10 years after the completion of on… Read More
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Categories: Annulment