Last Thursday, the New York State Gaming Commission adopted New York Rule 5602.1(a)(4), outlawing fantasy sports contests that are based on proposition betting, a popular sports betting option. The New York States Gaming Commission (“GC” or the “Commission”) is the official governing body in charge of overseeing casino gaming, charitable gaming, horse racing, lottery, and […]
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On September 27, 2023, Ms. Qiana Martin filed a lawsuit on behalf of herself and other similarly situated individuals against Bottom Line Concepts, LLC (“BLC”) in the Southern District of New York. The Complaint alleges that BLC delivered prerecorded calls to consumers, without consent, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Specifically, the
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On October 4, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the largest expansion of the State’s legal marijuana market to date. As our readers are aware, the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (“MRTA”) was enacted in 2021, legalizing adult-use cannabis in New York State. The Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) was established under the MRTA
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As readers of this blog will recall, Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, signed SB1058 into law on June 26, 2023, which both added to, and amended, Connecticut’s telemarketing law. Most notably, beginning on October 1, 2023, Connecticut now allows for up to $20,000 per violation of its strict telemarketing regulations. Key Points to Remember About
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Last week, the New York State Supreme Court for the County of Albany approved a Petition submitted by LeaflyHoldings, Inc. and co-petitioners (“Leafly”), staying cannabis marketing regulations that were recently enacted by the Office of Cannabis Management (the “OCM”). As our readers are aware, the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (“MRTA”) was enacted in 2021, legalizing adult-use cannabis in New York State. The OCM was established under the MRTA
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Based on recent statutory amendments to New York State’s telemarketing laws, the State is further restricting telemarketing activities in its jurisdiction. Back in March 2022, legislation was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul that amended the State’s General Business Law, Section 399-z, the law that established The “No Telemarketing Sales Calls Statewide Registry.” As readers of our blog know, marketing companies’ practices must
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On September 1, 2023, Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins of the Northern District of Illinois entered an order granting the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC’) partial summary judgment against Day Pacer LLC and associated defendants (collectively “Day Pacer”). The Court found that Day Pacer violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”) by: 1) placing millions of telephone calls
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Currently pending before the United States Supreme Court is the matter of Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer. The primary issue in Laufer is whether a self-appointed Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) “tester” has Article III standing to sue a hotel chain for its alleged failure to provide disability accessibility information on its website, even if
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