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David Klein
May 7, 2025
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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One More Reason to Call a Sweepstakes Lawyer
Last month, an Ohio federal district court refused to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit filed against Foot Levelers, Inc. (“Foot Levelers”) concerning the orthotics
Maryland Fantasy Sports Regulations Take Effect
January 4, 2017 This week, regulations governing fantasy sports contests in the State of Maryland went into effect. The regulations, implemented pursuant to a 2012
Illinois’ New Anti-Fantasy Sports Bill and the Need for Fantasy Sports Lawyers
December 6, 2016 A bill introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives, designed to criminalize fantasy sports, has been assigned to the Executive Committee for
FanDuel, DraftKings Settle Fantasy Sports Lawsuit with New York AG
October 27, 2016 This week, the office of the New York Attorney General (the “AG”) announced that it had reached a settlement with both FanDuel
Sweepstakes Attorneys: Protecting Your Promotions
October 26, 2016 Promotions Law and Sweepstakes Attorneys Conducting a sweepstakes, contest or other form of promotion can be a highly effective way of increasing
SEC Fines Fantasy Stock Market App Developer
October 20, 2016 The Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently fined New York-based Forcerank LLC (“Forcerank”) $50,000 in connection with charges that Forcerank’s fantasy stock market
New York’s Fantasy Sports Law Challenged on Constitutionality Grounds
October 12, 2016 Last week, a group of New York citizens filed a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Gaming Commission
Michigan to Legalize Fantasy Sports?
September 19, 2016 The Michigan State House of Representatives recently introduced legislation proposing to exempt certain fantasy sports contests from the prohibition against gambling contained
Student Athletes Fight to Keep Fantasy Sports-Related Right of Publicity Claims Alive
August 31, 2016 Last week, the plaintiff collegiate athletes in a putative class action lawsuit pending in the Southern District Court of Indiana filed their
Appeals Court Says “No” to Sports Betting in New Jersey
August 9, 2016 The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a ruling denying New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports betting in the State.
Massachusetts Beats Buzzer With New Fantasy Sports Law
August 1, 2016 With the State legislative session set to expire, Massachusetts lawmakers passed a bill late Sunday night to formally legalize daily fantasy sports
Attorneys General Send Mixed Messages Concerning Fantasy Sports
July 13, 2016 Within the last week, attorneys general in West Virginia and Delaware made headlines for actions they have taken concerning fantasy sports. West