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FTC Returning Almost $25 Million to Consumers for Sweepstakes Law Violations

Blog, Sweepstakes & Gaming Law / David Klein

Running a successful sweepstakes contest is a proven, effective way to expand and retain your customer base. In order for the contest to be successful, the entire promotion must be prepared and executed according to applicable regulations, down to the issuing of prizes. Failing to adhere to sweepstakes laws will serve to invalidate the contest […]

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Your Giveaway May Violate Applicable Sweepstakes Laws

Blog, Online Gambling Law, Sweepstakes & Gaming Law / David Klein

Brands often use giveaways as a marketing tool to create buzz among the consuming public. When done correctly, businesses can see an increase in revenue and consumer loyalty through giveaways. However, when a giveaway campaign is poorly structured, brands can suffer reputational harm and may be subject to regulatory action and/or civil litigation.

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Sweepstakes Law Follow Up: Draper James Sued

Blog, Online Gambling Law / David Klein

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 teachers who registered on its website would be given a free dress. In reality, teachers were merely entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win only one of a

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Planning on Running a Facebook Sweepstakes? Here’s What You Need to Know

Blog, Internet Law, Online Gambling Law / David Klein

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 to abide by each respective social media platform’s distinct promotional contest rules, policies and guidelines. By way of example, in this blog we highlight the rules that sweepstakes operators must

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HBO’s McMillion$: A Reminder to Comply with Sweepstakes Law

Blog, Online Gambling Law / David Klein

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 the fascinating story of how the sponsors of the McDonald’s Monopoly sweepstakes were scammed out of $24 million dollars in the 1990s. Despite the scam, the McDonald’s Monopoly sweepstakes was

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NCAA Seeks Attorneys’ Fees after Sweepstakes Lawsuit Win

Blog, Journal, Online Marketing & Advertising Law, Trademark & Copyright Law / David Klein

March 8, 2018 After winning its federal sweepstakes lawsuit against promotional contest sponsor Kizzang LLC (“Kizzang”), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has requested recovery of over $242,000 in attorneys’ fees from Kizzang. Why is Kizzang footing the NCAA’s six-figure legal bill?

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