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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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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
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
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