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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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Coinbase Sued for Misleading Sweepstakes Advertising
On October 19, Coinbase Global, Inc. (“Coinbase”) filed a motion to compel arbitration in the proposed class action arising out of its “Dogecoin Sweepstakes.” Dogecoin
NFT Contests and NFT Sweepstakes: What Businesses Need to Know
NFTs (short for non-fungible tokens) represent a rapidly-growing industry in the online space. As evidence of this trend, sales of NFTs exceeded $2 billion in
New York Poised to Legalize Fantasy Sports
The saga surrounding daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) in New York has taken many twists and turns in the last several years. The most recent episode
Does Your Business Need a Sweepstakes Opinion Letter?
Sweepstakes and similar promotional contests have been a popular marketing and brand outreach tool for decades. Recently, businesses have been utilizing the sweepstakes promotional model
Is the Favorite Chef Contest an Illegal Sweepstakes?
On June 24, 2021, Bridget and Lisa Ward (the “Plaintiffs”) filed a class action lawsuit against Crow Vote LLC (“Crow Vote”), its owner Darrin Austin,
Can a Sweepstakes Require a Purchase to Enter?
Sweepstakes and similar promotional contests can be cost-effective means of marketing a product, service or brand based, in part, on the buzz generated by the
NCAA Braces for New-Age “Madness” Amidst NIL Law Enactment
In less than a month’s time, several states will officially enact name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) laws much to the chagrin of the official governing
Legal Perspective on Influencer Sponsorship and Testimonials
The Federal Trade Commission released an influencer sponsorship guide in 2019, “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers” (the “Guide”), in an attempt to curtail the
Make Your Mobile App Sweepstakes More Appealing
The mobile space is currently inundated with mobile apps that serve myriad purposes. If you are in need of a mobile application for a certain function, it’s
Sweepstakes Guidelines: Laws, Rules and Regulations Governing Sweepstakes Promotions
Sweepstakes Guidelines Help Ensure Fair Play State and federal governmental bodies in the United States have established a comprehensive framework of laws, rules, and regulations
Ask a Fantasy Sports Lawyer: Is DFS Considered Gambling?
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association (“FSTA”) (now the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (“FSGA”)) reported that the daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) industry generated $2.91 billion
Once Upon a Federal Sports Gambling Bill
In 2018, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch drafted a bill intended to create a framework for federal sports gambling. Readers of this blog will recall that on the