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David O. Klein
David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the telemarketing, 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.
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Data breach poses test for fantasy sports betting
October 6, 2015 DraftKings Inc. markets cash contests to fantasy sports enthusiasts with a grandiose invitation: “Welcome to the big time.” Following a data leak
Facebook Argues Definition of “ATDS” and “Emergency” Call in TCPA Lawsuit
August 11, 2015 On July 31, Facebook, Inc. (“Facebook”) submitted reply papers to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, arguing
Google Wins Dismissal of Privacy Policy Lawsuit
July 22, 2015 Last week, a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of California dismissed a lawsuit against Google, Inc. (“Google”) alleging that
ICANN Considers Banning WHOIS Proxy Services for Commercial Websites
June 29, 2015 Last month, a working group for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) issued a report that contemplates whether the
22 State AGs Settle Data Passing to Negative Option Marketer Claims for $11 Million
May 28, 2015 Attorneys General from 22 states reached agreement with Classmates, Inc., Florists’ Transworld Delivery, Inc. and FTD.com (the “Settling Parties”) to settle allegations
Mobile Tracking Service Provider Settles Privacy Policy Violation Claims
April 27, 2015 Nomi Technologies (“Nomi”) provides brick-and-mortar retail outlets with a means to track consumers’ mobile devices as they move in and around their
Bank of America Settles TCPA Lawsuit for Over $32 Million
Bank of America Corporation (“Bank of America”) and FIA Card Service, N.A. (“FIA”) (collectively, the “Defendants”) have agreed to pay one of the largest Telephone
FTC Enforces Restraining Order against Cramming Defendants
As part of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a temporary restraining order
What to Do When You Are the Victim of Data Theft
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
FTC Recommends Congress Adopt Sweeping Legislation Aimed at Data Brokers
On May 27, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a report entitled Data Brokers: A Call for Transparency and Accountability (the “Report”). The Report
Another TCPA Class Action Dismissed on “Prior Express Consent” Grounds
On February 27, 2014, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled that a plaintiff who provided his mobile telephone number
More Data Brokers Targeted in Senate Commerce Committee Investigation
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller recently expanded his investigation into the data broker industry, focusing specifically on the compilation and sale of products that