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.

Missouri Attorney General Alleges Internet Marketing Companies Placed Unauthorized Charges on Missouri Consumers’ Landline Telephone Bills

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The Missouri Attorney General (“Missouri AG”) has continued to pursue Internet marketing companies that place charges on consumers’ landline telephone bills for enhanced services.  Enhanced services include premium email and voicemail services that are billed through local exchange carriers (called “LECs,” more commonly referred to as local telephone companies, such as AT&T and Verizon).  Such […]

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Nevada Considers Amendment to Allow for Interstate Poker

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Legislators in Nevada are considering proposing an amendment to the State’s online poker law that would permit the governor to reach agreements with other states to allow for joint player pools with residents of those states. With Delaware already allowing intrastate poker online, and California, New Jersey and Iowa close behind, such a move by

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FTC Reaches Agreement with Payday Lender to Better Protect Consumers

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached an agreement with a payday lender operating under the auspices of an Indian tribe in a move that should provide borrowers with additional protections.  After initiating a lawsuit against AMG Services (AMG) last year, AMG and the FTC entered into a settlement agreement filed in federal court that

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Texas Exploring Legalizing Non-Internet Based Poker

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A bill has been introduced in the legislature of the State of Texas that would legalize poker games conducted in certain locations, with considerable state regulation (Poker Gaming Act of 2013: State of Texas Bill (HB 292 filed 12/17/2012)). The bill would allow existing pari-mutuel facilities, bingo halls and tribal entities to apply for licenses

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FTC Amends the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)

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After an extensive review process that began in 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted final amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).  The amended COPPA will go into effect on July 1, 2013. In short, the amendments strengthen online privacy protection for children under 13 years of age, while giving parents an

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FTC Takes a Closer Look at Data Broker Industry’s Collection & Use of Consumer Data

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Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued orders requiring nine separate data brokerage companies to provide the FTC with information about how they collect, use, share and sell consumer data.  The FTC has stated that it will use the information gathered from these nine brokerage companies to study privacy practices in the data

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