NJSBA’s Day at the Races – High Stakes Legal Issues in 2018

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Format/Skill Level:

Meeting

Location:

Monmouth Park Racetrack
175 Oceanport Ave Oceanport, NJ 07757-1231

Date:

July 13, 2018

Time:

9:00 AM - 12:35 PM ET

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Tuition:

General Tuition: $185
NJSBA Member Rate: $148
NJSBA Section Member Rate: $139

Moderator/Speaker:
Dennis A. Drazin, Esq. CEO Monmouth Park Racetrack
Speakers include:
Senator Raymond Lesniak (Former)
Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer 12th Legislative...

Tuition:

General Tuition: $185
NJSBA Member Rate: $148
NJSBA Section Member Rate: $139

Moderator/Speaker:
Dennis A. Drazin, Esq. CEO Monmouth Park Racetrack
Speakers include:
Senator Raymond Lesniak (Former)
Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer 12th Legislative District
Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Archer & Greiner, PC, Philadelphia
Stuart Feinblatt Assistant Attorney General, Litigation Practice Group, New Jersey Division of Law
Len Green, CPA, MBA The Green Group, Woodbridge
Ronald J. Riccio, Esq. McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLC, Tinton Falls Mr. Riccio is the former Dean of Seton Hall Law School and successfully represented the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association before the United States Supreme Court in their efforts to legalize sports betting at Monmouth Park Racetrack. New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Inc., Petitioner v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, et al. (No. 16-476 and 16-477) (May 14, 2018).

Sports Betting is Now Legal in New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed a law on June 11 allowing wagering on sports games – online and at New Jersey casinos and racetracks. Hear directly from those involved, including Dennis Drazin, who was at the forefront in the battle to make sports betting legal in New Jersey, and learn what this historic event will mean to you and your clients.

Join us at Monmouth Park for a fun day of learning, where you’ll hear the latest about this historic event, cheer your favorite horse on to victory, and maybe place a wager or two on upcoming sporting events.

About The Program:

Join us during this historic time at a historic place – majestic Monmouth Park Racetrack – as you hear from insiders on the evolution of the current case and the latest in the law surrounding race tracks, sports betting, horse ownership, fantasy sports and more.

Enjoy our popular yearly program and start your day in the beautiful setting of the exclusive Turf Club, and have breakfast as you gaze out of the long windows that overlook the track and watch the exercise jockeys take the thoroughbreds through their morning workouts.

The seminar will open with an address from Dennis Drazin, CEO of Monmouth Park Racetrack, as he provides the audience with his unique insight into the latest issues to affect the fascinating world of thoroughbred racing. Then, hear directly from luminaries in the New Jersey State Legislature and the Law as they discuss the latest issues including Murphy vs. the NCAA, equine law, taxation and more.

Stay to Watch The Races & Make a Day of It!
Cross the finish line by staying for the races and enjoying all of the wonderful amenities that Monmouth Park offers.

Program Agenda:

9:00	Introduction - Dennis A. Drazin, Esq. Includes an overview of sports betting, why sports betting is important to thoroughbred racing industry and some background on the prior law.
9:15	A history of the legal journey that led to the landmark sports betting decision. - Senator Raymond Lesniak
9:45	A discussion of the basics of the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in overturning The Professional and Amateur Sports Betting Act (PASPA), including the nuts and bolts of Murphy vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association. – Stuart Feinblatt,; Ronald J. Riccio, Esq.
10:35	Break
10:45	An explanation of A-4322, which prohibits the requirement of advance notice to the New Jersey Racing Commission in order to continue horse racing and simulcast activities during a state of emergency. Also, an explanation of ACR186, which invalidates or prohibits adoption of a rule by the New Jersey Racing Commission requiring a permit holder to submit advance written notice and list of qualified personnel to continue operations during a failure to enact an annual appropriation law. - Assemblyman Ronald Dancer
11:20	The Pennsylvania Perspective – A Legislative, Regulatory and Industry update on Pennsylvania Racing including the status of sports betting and related issues in Pennsylvania - Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.
11:55	The effect of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Sports Betting and Race Tracks. Will the excise tax on sports-betting stand up or get changed? - Len Green, CPA, MBA
12:20	Q & A
12:35	Adjourn

CLE Credits:

NJ CLE information:This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.0 hours of total CLE credit.

NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 4.0 credits (50 minute hour)

NY CLE (t&nt): 4.0 professional practice credits

CPE: 4.0 taxation credits

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