Brian Cuban

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Brian Cuban
Born (1961-01-11) January 11, 1961 (age 63)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education Mt. Lebanon High School
Pennsylvania State University
University of Pittsburgh School of Law (JD)
Occupations
  • Attorney
  • author
  • speaker
  • activist
Relatives Mark Cuban (brother)

Brian Cuban (born January 11, 1961) is an American attorney, author, speaker, and activist. He is an authority on male eating disorders, [1] drug addiction, drug rehabilitation, and alcoholism. He is a lawyer and activist in the areas of First Amendment issues and hate speech. He is also the brother of Mark Cuban and resides in Dallas, Texas.

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Early life and education

Cuban was born on January 11, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Mt. Lebanon High School. Cuban earned his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. [2] [3]

Career

Drug addiction and alcoholism

Cuban is a recovering alcoholic and drug user and has maintained sobriety since 2007. [4] In 2017, he wrote a book detailing some of his struggles with drugs, alcoholism, rehab, and how each affects being in the legal profession, The Addicted Lawyer. [5]

Eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder

A survivor of bulimia, Cuban has shared his experience with suffering and recovering from an eating disorder in nationwide speaking and television appearances, including a television interview with Katie Couric. [6]

In 2013, he wrote the book Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder. [7]

EyeOpener TV

Cuban is the segment host for “Brian Cuban’s Legal Briefs” on EyeOpener TV. EyeOpener is a syndicated morning show that covers news, weather, sports, and entertainment news. It runs every weekday morning and is currently syndicated in the following locations: KIAH-TV (Houston, TX), KDAF-TV (Dallas, TX), WSFL-TV (Miami, FL), WPHL-TV (Philadelphia, PA), KRCW-TV (Portland, OR) His "Legal Briefs" segment is available on EyeOpener's YouTube and their Facebook page for out of network location viewers. [8] [9]

Hate speech issues with Facebook

Cuban has been concerned about hate speech on Facebook. While commenting "As long as [there] are people, there will be hate speech. It’s the human condition," he has discussed hate speech issues in the cyber-bullying and Holocaust denial areas with Facebook management. He concludes "At least in the brick and mortar world I can pull up the Constitution and Supreme Court opinions that guide me. That standard does not represent the beliefs of all Facebook users across the world but for better or worse that is the standard Facebook uses. It’s transparent. Emulate that aspect as well." [10] He has been trying to have the pages with names such as "Holocaust: A Series of Lies" and "Holocaust is a Holohoax" removed from Facebook since 2008. [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Fallen Patriot Fund

Cuban is the executive director of the Mark Cuban Foundation which directly supports the Fallen Patriot Fund. Mark Cuban started the Fallen Patriot Fund to help families of U.S. military persons killed or injured during the Iraq War, personally matching the first $1 million in contributions with funds from the Mark Cuban Foundation. [17] [18]

Penn State sex abuse scandal

Cuban has been a repeatedly interviewed and quoted source for opinions about the Penn State sex abuse scandal, Joe Paterno, Jerry Sandusky, and Penn State. [19] [20]

Personal life

He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (inactive) and Texas, specializing in First Amendment issues. He runs a blog called "The Cuban Revolution" that he uses as a platform to discuss many First Amendment legal battles and news stories. [21]

He is an advocate of medical marijuana. [18] He is also an eating-disorder survivor and has authored a book about his lifelong struggle with body dysmorphic disorder. [22]

His brother is Mark Cuban, a well-known entrepreneur and billionaire investor who owns the NBA Dallas Mavericks.

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References

  1. ↑ "Male eating disorders: Brian Cuban's story - CNN.com". CNN. September 5, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Brian Cuban, Pitt Law Grad, Law Blogger, Recently Published A Book About His Struggle With Eating Disorder. : Pittsburgh Legal Back Talk". www.pittsburghlegalbacktalk.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  3. ↑ "State Bar of Texas - Find A Lawyer - Brian Cuban". www.texasbar.com. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  4. ↑ Ferranti, Seth (May 25, 2015). "Brian Cuban's Successful Recovery". The Fix. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  5. ↑ Cuban, Brian (June 13, 2017). The Addicted Lawyer Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption. Post Hill Press. ISBN   9781682613702 . Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Mark Cuban's Brother Overcomes Eating Disorder After 27-Year Battle – Katie Couric". Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  7. ↑ Cuban, Brian (2013). Shattered image : my triumph over body dysmorphic disorder : a memoir. NetMinds. ISBN   978-0-9888795-8-4. OCLC   859334204.
  8. ↑ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  9. ↑ "EyeOpener TV Facebook Page". Facebook . Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  10. ↑ Cuban, Brian. "Free Speech And Hate Speech In Social Networks". Archived from the original on December 3, 2013.
  11. ↑ France, Lisa (May 8, 2009). "Facebook urged to remove Holocaust-denial groups". CNN Technology.
  12. ↑ Mackey, Robert (May 13, 2009). "Holocaust Deniers Gather on Facebook". The New York Times.
  13. ↑ "Facebook Holocaust Controversy". Business Week. Archived from the original on May 15, 2009.
  14. ↑ "Facebook Under Fire for Allowing Holocaust Deniers". ABC News.
  15. ↑ "Facebooks Holocaust Deniers". San Francisco Chronicle.
  16. ↑ "Is Facebook changing its tune on Holocaust deniers?". Christian Science Monitor. May 11, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Fallen Patriot Fund About". www.fallenpatriotfund.org. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  18. 1 2 "Mark Cuban's brother Brian is sober voice in favor of medical marijuana". October 5, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  19. ↑ Mooney, Michael (July 12, 2023). "Brian Cuban Ashamed to Be Penn State Alum". Dallas Morning News.
  20. ↑ Lewin, Josh (November 9, 2011). "Brian Cuban Radio Interview". CBS Radio.
  21. ↑ "Can Your Facebook Photos be Used Without Your Permission? | THE CUBAN REVOLUTION". Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  22. ↑ "Brian Cuban Shares His Eating Disorder Struggle" . Retrieved November 21, 2017.
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