DOJ Reports International Telemarketing Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme - Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

DOJ Announces International Telemarketing Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme

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In yet another fraudulent scheme targeting the elderly and vulnerable, two men recently pleaded guilty to running an international telemarketing sweepstakes campaign that defrauded its victims of more than $9 million. According to a Department of Justice (“DOJ”) press release, from a call center in Costa Rica, the criminals used what is known as Voice-over-IP […]

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Congress Moves Toward Approval of Cannabis Ads on TV and Radio Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Congress to Approve Cannabis Ads on TV and Radio?

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In a somewhat indirect move, Congress has advanced the effort to allow television and radio stations to begin accepting cannabis ads in states where medical and/or adult use is legal. More specifically, the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill for fiscal year 2023, which includes provisions that would eliminate

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DraftKings Sued for Alleged Website Accessibility Violations - Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

DraftKings Sued for Alleged Website Accessibility Violations

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Robert Jahoda, a visually impaired individual, sued DraftKings for lack of accessibility to its website. Jahoda claims that the DraftKings website is largely incompatible with screen-reading software typically used by blind individuals to access sites on the Internet. DraftKings, a giant in the daily fantasy and sports betting industries, has accessibility measures in place. However,

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Why Sponsors Must Adhere to Sweepstakes Regulations - Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Why Sponsors Must Adhere to Sweepstakes Regulations

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Businesses continue to use sweepstakes promotions as an exciting way to acquire and retain new customers. But beware: sweepstakes regulations are no joke. Companies seeking to offer consumers the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes promotion, must follow applicable state laws, as well as Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) regulations when conducting and marketing their sweepstakes promotions.

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NFT Artist Agreements: What’s the Big Deal? - Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

NFT Artist Agreement: What’s the Big Deal?

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Artists have always sought to protect their work, no matter what the medium, from unauthorized reproduction and sale. In the digital media space, companies have been converting art into “minted, ”non-fungible tokens” or “NFTs”: unique, digital replicas or tokens, that are housed on the “Blockchain” and can be purchased with cryptocurrency. How can companies ensure

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Are FTSA Lawsuits Here to Stay? - Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Are FTSA Lawsuits Here to Stay?

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About a year ago, the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA”) went into effect. The law imposed additional restrictions on telemarketing beyond those contained in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and created a state-based avenue for telemarketing litigation. Over the last year, FTSA lawsuits have changed the telemarketing landscape in Florida. The FTSA even inspired

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Third Circuit Decision Broadens TCPA Autodialer Definition? - Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Third Circuit Decision Broadens TCPA Autodialer Definition?

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Courts across the country continue to adapt in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid. A little over a year ago, this landmark case settled a circuit split about what features dialing equipment must have to qualify as an autodialer under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Despite the

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