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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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How to Set up a Website Sweepstakes Promotion
Virtually every business has an online presence today. Because of this, the importance of generating website traffic cannot be overstated — it is integral, and

California’s False Advertising Laws and the “On Sale” Price
Most consumers like a bargain. Businesses understand that people are more likely to respond to advertisements for products and services that are “on sale.” However,

Barstool Sports Cited for Possibly Violating Massachusetts Gambling Advertising Laws
Barstool Sports (“Barstool”) has ceased its “Can’t Lose Parlay” promotion after facing scrutiny for possibly violating Massachusetts gambling advertising laws. Barstool is a sports and

Deceptive Amazon Marketing and the FTC
On February 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) fined The Bountiful Company (“Bountiful”) $600,000 for its misleading marketing practices on the Amazon e-commerce site.

SEC Charges Paul Pierce with Cryptocurrency Marketing Violations
Companies often hire celebrities to promote their goods and services. It is an efficient and lucrative way to generate attention and interest in brands. Keep in mind that individuals who promote

California Court Rules in Ensure False Advertising Case
The State of California has multiple statutes that protect consumers from misleading and false advertising. Some of these laws include the Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”),

Twitter Rolls out Approval for Cannabis Advertising
Across the Country, states continue to both legalize cannabis sales and develop associated industry regulations. Naturally, there has been a lot of attention to what

CFPB Issues Advisory Opinion on Comparison-Shopping Marketing
We all know that consumers use the Internet to conduct comparison shopping for a variety of products and services. Consumers want to get a combination of

Update on the CPRA Regulations
On February 3, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency Board (“Board”) voted unanimously to approve and adopt the Agency’s California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) rulemaking

NutraClick Penalized $1.04 Million for Continuity Plan Law Violations
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) will refund over $973,000 to consumers who were enrolled in continuity plans with NutraClick, LLC (“NutraClick”). The settlement fund comes

Influencer Marketing 101: The Basics
Influencer marketing is a form of social media marketing involving endorsements and product placement provided by influencers — people and organizations who have a purported

Compliance with California’s Continuity Laws
Over the past several years, consumer spending on subscription services has reached an all-time high. To further regulate the industry, California made significant changes to