* If you’re a pro athlete and get fined, is the fine deductible as a business expense? [Going Concern]
* If you are a pro athlete who gets accused of rape on the basis of evidence so flimsy that the D.A. can’t even bring charges, you can still get suspended. [Washington Post]
* If you’re a former debater — many notable lawyers and judges are — then this event in New York tomorrow night might interest you. [New Yorker]
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* Jonathan Moss, former general counsel to Gucci and former Lawyer of the Day, argues that his inactive status is no big deal. [ABA Journal]
* Should Pope Benedict be arrested when he visits England? Romans should always be wary when entering Britain. [Infamy or Praise]
* Speaking of the Catholic Church and the child sexual abuse scandal…. [Bad Lawyer]
* Former SEC chairman Harvey Pitt thinks that the SEC’s going after Goldman is risky business. [Daily Beast]
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* Have a burning question you’d like to ask about the Supreme Court? They’re listening. (Drop it in the comments.) [BackStory With the American History Guys]