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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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Could Responsible Gambling Marketing Have Prevented Sports Betting Scandal?
Last week, criminal charges were filed against seven current or former Iowa and Iowa state athletes in connection with underage sports betting. In what is

The Importance of a Valid Sweepstakes AMOE
A recent Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) action against, and settlement with, Publisher’s Clearing House (“PCH”) highlights the importance of offering consumers a free alternative means

A Primer on Gambling Advertising Laws
Currently, six states of the Union have sanctioned online casino gaming within their borders. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia now allow online sports

Reminder: Quebec Sweepstakes Guidelines Exempt U.S.-Based Contests!
Businesses are turning to sweepstakes contests to generate new leads and retain existing customers. Over the years, such promotional efforts have proven to attract customers

“Best Practices” Announced for New Jersey Gambling Marketing Campaigns
In a recent press release, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Division of Gaming Enforcement (“DGE”) Director David Rebuck, announced several new initiatives

New Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising
Just last week, a combined group of nine professional sports organizations and media outlets came together and announced that they had formed the Coalition for

The Sweepstakes AMOE in a Nutshell
A good sweepstakes promotion is one of the best ways to generate new business and retain existing customers. While effective as a marketing tool, a

How to Set up a Website Sweepstakes Promotion
Virtually every business has an online presence today. Because of this, the importance of generating website traffic cannot be overstated — it is integral, and

Barstool Sports Cited for Possibly Violating Massachusetts Gambling Advertising Laws
Barstool Sports (“Barstool”) has ceased its “Can’t Lose Parlay” promotion after facing scrutiny for possibly violating Massachusetts gambling advertising laws. Barstool is a sports and

Sweepstakes Law: A Primer on How to Run Compliant Promotions
Sweepstakes promotions are sweeping the nation. With each month and season comes a new and innovative contest. Entities in the not-for-profit sector are getting in

What’s the Difference Between a Raffle and a Sweepstakes?
What is more enticing than the opportunity to win something? An increasing number of companies are betting that consumers will be drawn by the chance

Sweepstakes Law: Money for Nothing, Album for Free?
The marketing industry continues to generate interest in various brands, products, and services by offering unique and engaging sweepstakes promotions. Companies design contests to reach