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Brewery and Beer Distributor Sued over Promotional Contest

March 23, 2017 A North Carolina woman has commenced legal action against Anheuser-Busch, LLC (“Anheuser-Busch”) and its North Carolina distributor, R.A. Jeffreys Distributing Company (“R.A. Jeffreys”), in connection with Anheuser-Busch’s “Natty Rewards” promotional contest and “Every Natty Has a Story” marketing campaign. How can well-drafted contest rules help protect sweepstakes and contest sponsors?

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One More Reason to Call a Sweepstakes Lawyer

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Last month, an Ohio federal district court refused to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit filed against Foot Levelers, Inc. (“Foot Levelers”) concerning the orthotics maker’s sweepstakes sponsorship and marketing practices, reinforcing the importance of consulting an experienced sweepstakes lawyer when formulating and/or sponsoring a promotional contest or sweepstakes. How can a sweepstakes lawyer help

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Yahoo Awarded Over $1.5 Million in Sweepstakes Promotion Lawsuit

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December 1, 2016 Last week, a Dallas federal court concluded that Yahoo! Inc. (“Yahoo”) should be paid over $913,000 in attorneys’ fees in connection with its March Madness sweepstakes promotion, bringing Yahoo’s total award in the case to more than $1.5 million. How did the sweepstakes promotion take such a turn for the worse?

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Sweepstakes Attorneys: Protecting Your Promotions

2 Comments / Blog, Journal, Online Gambling Law / David Klein

October 26, 2016 Promotions Law and Sweepstakes Attorneys Conducting a sweepstakes, contest or other form of promotion can be a highly effective way of increasing your customer base, or creating stronger brand loyalty among existing customers. Through the use of a sweepstakes promotion, business owners can capitalize on the excitement and allure of potentially winning

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Settlement Reached in NYC Marathon Sweepstakes Lawsuit

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September 15, 2016 Last Friday, New York Road Runners, Inc. (“Road Runners”) – organizer and operator of the New York City Marathon (the “Marathon”) – reached an agreement to settle a sweepstakes lawsuit filed in connection with the Marathon’s runner selection process. How can sponsors of sweepstakes, contests and drawings minimize their risk of legal

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FTC Robocall Contest Rules Under Fire Again

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September 13, 2016 Last August, we reported that the U.S. Court of Federal Claims had dismissed a lawsuit related to the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC” or “Commission”) sponsorship of a contest promoting robocall-blocking technology, siding with the FTC and its contest rules. The plaintiff, who appealed the claims court’s decision to the Federal Circuit,

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Risqué Contest Sponsor Sued by Contestant’s Family After Promotion Fatality

Journal / David Klein

August 22, 2016 This month, contest sponsor PKG Investments LLC d/b/a “Fire & Ice” and others were sued in a Santa Fe, New Mexico County Court by the family of a woman who choked to death during a racy, on-premises corn dog eating contest earlier this year. What steps can sweepstakes and contest sponsors take

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