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.

What Is the Future of Internet Sweepstakes Cafes and Online Poker in Florida?

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As previously discussed on this blog, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are at odds when it comes to the legality of Internet sweepstakes cafés.  On Friday, the State of Florida’s made its stance on the matter clear.  Coming on the heels of a scandal involving Internet sweepstakes cafés, which resulted in the Florida Lieutenant Governor’s resignation, […]

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Are You Keeping Up with FTC Regulations?

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To complement our recent post regarding attorney general proceedings, we felt it would be helpful to our readers if we commented on another regulating body that affects the marketing and advertising spaces: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). An Overview of the FTC The FTC is an independent agency established in 1914 to, among other things,

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Running Sweepstakes Promotions: An Endeavor Best Not Left to Chance

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The appeal of promotional contests, games and sweepstakes is as old as it is obvious: consumers are attracted, and motivated, by the allure of winning money and other prizes.  As a result, companies large and small have utilized these marketing tools to grow sales, connect with consumers, and generate brand awareness for existing product lines

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What to Do When a State Attorney General Contacts You

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Almost everyone working in the Internet marketing space, whether providing marketing services or selling products, has heard the horror stories of peers and competitors (or worse yet their principals) that have been subjected to investigations or lawsuits by various states’ attorneys general.  Those who address these investigations or actions properly have the best chance of

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The FTC and State Attorneys General Cracking Down

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In the regulatory arena, 2013 has already been a rocky year for many industries, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and various state Attorneys General aggressively investigating companies for allegedly engaging in unfair and deceptive business practices.  Unsolicited text message campaigns, electronic cigarettes, online lending, payment processing, supplements/pharmaceuticals, data collection relating to online dating and

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How Can Employers Implement an Effective Social Media Policy?

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The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has made it extremely difficult for employment lawyers to advise their clients on social media usage policies.  Over the last two (2) years, the NLRB has been aggressive in its regulation of employers’ social media policies.  The rulings by the NLRB, however, have been inconsistent.  In particular, the NLRB

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