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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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Get Ready to Play: Court of Appeals Upholds NY Fantasy Sports Law
The multi-year court battle over the legality of fantasy sports in New York (“NY”) has finally ended. On March 22, 2022, the NY Court of

Why Sweepstakes Contest Rules Matter
Sweepstakes are valuable marketing tools that businesses use to promote their products and services across all forms of media. If businesses are interested in running

“Super Bowl” Sweepstakes: Leave “Super Bowl” and Consideration Out of Your Contests!
If you are interested in running a legal contest related to the “Big Game,” you should leave the “Super Bowl” trademark and the element of

What is an NFT Sweepstakes AMOE?
To attract consumers in this increasingly competitive environment, NFT minters turn to promotional NFT contests to both generate excitement among consumers and increase company revenue. Where minters decide

NFT Trademarks: DOs and DON’Ts
As the NFT (“non-fungible token”) industry continues to flourish (passing $40 billion in value in 2021) an increasing variety of individuals and companies are looking

What are NFT dApps?
While NFTs (“non-fungible tokens”) typically take the form of sellable digital art pieces, NFTs can be so much more. NFTs are unique, often one-of-a-kind, digital

Sweepstakes Promotions: Winner Selection Tips
How to Navigate the Winner Selection Process for Sweepstakes Promotions Sweepstakes promotions continue to be a popular tool that businesses use for customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.

Why Your Sweepstakes Promotion Needs A Privacy Policy
Sweepstakes Privacy Policies: A Key Aspect of Sweepstakes Promotions Promotional contests, giveaways, and sweepstakes are invaluable tools for businesses looking to attract new customers and build a

How the McRib Became An NFT Giveaway
Before reintroducing the McRib in its restaurants on November 1st, McDonald’s created an NFT (short for non-fungible token) giveaway to celebrate the 40th anniversary of launching

KMT’s David Klein Weighs in: Surprise NJ Vote Shows NCAA Betting Concerns May Linger
By Zachary Zagger for Law360 Law360 (November 3, 2021, 9:05 PM EDT) — New Jersey voters this week shot down a constitutional referendum to allow

Sweepstakes Rules: Carved in Stone
Promotional contests and sweepstakes are increasingly popular marketing methods. However, many prospective sweepstakes operators may not be aware of or fully understand the importance of

Sweepstakes and Promotions: Winning the Marketing Grand Prize
Sweepstakes and promotional games are a dynamic and cost-effective way to develop a database of engaged consumers and otherwise increase brand awareness. Consumers are more