David Klein

David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes, and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements.

Senators Introduce Expansive Pennsylvania Online Gaming Bill

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Following the lead of Delaware, New Jersey, Nevada, Illinois, New York, California, Massachusetts and several other states, the Pennsylvania Senators Edwin Erickson and Bob Mensch have introduced Senate Bill 1386, which would effectively legalize online gambling within the Commonwealth’s borders.  This most recent Pennsylvania online gaming bill comes on the heels of last year’s failed House Bill 1235. Pennsylvania Online Gaming Bill […]

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Credit Repair Company Slammed with $2.35 Million Judgment

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On June 18, 2014, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered a Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Civil Penalty Judgment (the “Order”) against RMCN Credit Services, Inc. and its two principals (“RMCN”) and in favor of the United States.  On October 12, 2011, the United States filed an action

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FTC Settles Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit with Mobile Marketer for $4 Million

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On June 9, 2014, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas entered a Stipulated Final Judgment and Order for Permanent Injunction and Other Equitable Relief (the “Order”) against Advert Marketing, Inc. and its three principals (“Advert”) and in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”).  On March 6, 2013, the FTC

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What to Do When You Are the Victim of Online Defamation

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June 19, 2014 – Published in Reputation Communications In our digital age of blog posts, social media and “going viral” on the Internet, what can one do when a comment is posted online about an individual – or that individual’s company – which is completely false? What happens when the post is anonymous or has a fictitious

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New Canada Anti-Spam Legislation Effective July 1, 2014

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  Will Your Marketing Campaign Be the Target of a Class Action Lawsuit or Regulatory Investigation for Failing to Comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation?   What is Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”)? CASL[1] was passed into law on December 15, 2010, and is widely regarded as the strictest anti-spam legislation in the world. The Canadian Radio-Television

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Mobile Marketing Companies Settle FTC Mobile Cramming Lawsuit for $150 Million

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As a result of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, another group of mobile marketing companies has settled a lawsuit brought against them, and their principal individually, by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  The FTC complaint alleged that Tatto, Inc.; Shaboom Media, LLC; Bune, LLC; Mobile Media Products, LLC; Chairman Ventures, LLC; Galactic Media,

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Wait – I Got Prior Express Written Consent to Call! I May Still be Violating the TCPA?

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So you think you know the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) inside and out – and you have put all of the pieces in place to comply with its regulations.  You ensure that you – and any company working on your behalf – have prior express written consent before placing marketing calls to consumers’ landline

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What to Do When You Are the Victim of Data Theft

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How Data Theft Occurs In today’s digital world, the theft, copying or destruction of your databases, customer lists or trade secrets is often as simple as pushing a button.  We see this often when competitors hack into databases or use third parties posing as customers to exceed their limited license to access a business’s database.  

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