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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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Fantasy Sports Law Update: IRS Weighs in on Legality
The relatively settled state of fantasy sports law was recently interrupted when the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued an opinion addressing whether it believes that

Advertising a Game of Chance? Contact a Sweepstakes Lawyer
Businesses often use games of chance to promote products, increase traffic to their websites, and increase revenues. When set up correctly, games of chance can

Sweepstakes Law Follow Up: Draper James Sued
In April, we blogged about how Reese Witherspoon’s fashion line, Draper James, LLC (“Draper James”), was roundly criticized for creating the false impression that all

Colorado Tribe Pushes Legal Boundary With New Sports-Betting App
Sky Ute Casino Resort in Colorado is one of the first tribes to offer a mobile app for sports-betting that could face legal challenges. By

Planning on Running a Facebook Sweepstakes? Here’s What You Need to Know
Sweepstakes promotions are great promotional tools which serve to engage consumers and attract new ones. When advertising sweepstakes on social media, businesses must be careful

Your Giveaway May Violate Sweepstakes Law
Brands often use giveaways as a marketing tool to create buzz among the consuming public. When done correctly, businesses can see an increase in revenue

Important Illinois Fantasy Sports Law Decision
On April 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois (the “Supreme Court”) rejected a claim that online fantasy sports constitute illegal gambling

Fantasy Sports Law Today
Daily fantasy sports exploded onto the landscape approximately five (5) years ago. Since then, the industry has been shaped by substantial fantasy sports law developments

HBO’s McMillion$: A Reminder to Comply with Sweepstakes Law
If you want to enter the sweepstakes business, familiarize yourself with sweepstakes law and consult legal counsel to ensure compliance. HBO’s new docuseries, McMillion$, is

Daily Fantasy Ruling Could Spur Change To NY Gambling Ban
A New York State appellate court has issued a ruling on daily fantasy sports that could change the State’s constitutional ban on gambling. By Zachary

New York Appeals Court Finds Fantasy Sports Law Unconstitutional
In what is potentially a major setback for the industry, a New York State appellate court recently ruled that the State’s 2016 fantasy sports law

Bachelor Contestants Embroiled in Fantasy Sports Law Controversy
Reality television recently helped turn the public’s attention to the world of fantasy sports law. Following significant backlash concerning the circumstances of her first-place finish