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Creating a Viral (And Legally Compliant) “Pin to Win” Contest
We have frequently written about the marketing benefits associated with the use of promotional contests and sweepstakes. Promotional contests and sweepstakes often appear on social
How To Use Promotional Marketing The Legal Way
The use of promotional contests, games and sweepstakes marketing can be a dynamic and cost-effective way to increase sales, build a database of interested consumers
New York Sweepstakes Law: Are You Compliant?
In general, a lottery exists when entrants pay for the chance to win a prize. States alone reserve the right to administer lotteries. Businesses can
Agreement Reached to Enact NY Sports Gambling Law
This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature agreed to a budget deal that will bring mobile sports betting to the State
Running a Sweepstakes? Beware of Triggering the Sweepstakes Consideration Element
Businesses often employ sweepstakes promotions as a marketing vehicle to promote their goods and services. Sweepstakes can also constitute the business itself, e.g., Publishers Clearing
Wire Act Law Developments
The last decade has seen significant legal gyrations surrounding the field of federal Wire Act law, with each development drawing substantial attention and scrutiny. The
Daily Fantasy Sports Law News: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against FanDuel
In a substantial development in the world of daily fantasy sports law, a behemoth in the industry, FanDuel, has been named in a multi-state class
1st Circ. Ruling Is A High-Wire Act For Sports Betting Market
By Zachary Zagger Law360 (January 25, 2021, 9:47 PM EST) — The First Circuit’s recent ruling that the federal Wire Act’s prohibition on interstate communications for
Breaking: First Circuit Limits Federal Wire Act to Sporting Events and Contests
In 2019, The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire ruled against the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), concluding that the “Wire Act
How Sweepstakes Compliance Can Save Your Reputation
The popular TikTok content creator collective, “Not a Content House,” recently received some negative publicity for failing to reveal the winners of a sweepstakes by
Who Governs Sweepstakes Law?
Sponsoring sweepstakes promotions are one of the most exciting marketing vehicles that a business can use to increase visibility and engage customers. Before starting, it
The Ultimate Contest Law and Sweepstakes Guide
Are you interested in running a contest or sweepstakes campaign as a means to engage with new and existing customers? Crafting a successful contest or