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Going Viral: Navigating Promotional Sweepstakes Legality in the Social Media Era

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The impact of social media is undeniable in today’s society. Whether it is utilized for personal use, maintaining family connections, or capitalizing on the latest trends, social media is interwoven into the fabric of...more

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Running a Sweepstakes Because "That's Where the Money Is" (What if Running a Sweepstakes is Your Primary Business)

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“Slick Willie” Sutton knew why he robbed banks – “Because that’s where the money is.” Likewise, there is money to be made in running sweepstakes. The question arises for the intrepid entrepreneur – why not just sell anything...more

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Kicking It Sweepstakes Style

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Maybe it’s just me, but I think when promotion lawyers see an innovative sweepstakes, they think about the legal issues raised. I’m sure the jurisconsults debated over whether Tali, Terni Lapilli and Ludus Latrunculorum could...more

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The Donation Sweepstakes (Can We Do That?)

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Tis the season. Some people like to use the phrase “Doing Well by Doing Good.” Early U.S. business magnates knew that financial benefits can come from philanthropy. In 1888, Cornealius Vanderbilt donated $250,000 (that’s six...more

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[Event] 30th Annual Advertising and Marketing Law - January 17th - 18th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Hosted by Canadian Institute, the 30th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law conference returns for another exciting year where the top minds convene to network and engage in thought-provoking discussions shaping the law, policy...more

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[Event] Keeping Your Online Contests & Sweepstakes Legal - September 21st, Phoenix, AZ

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A Practical Guide for Ensuring Your Promotion Does Not Run Afoul of Intellectual Property and Gambling Laws - Conducting lawful sweepstakes and contest promotions may not seem arduous but it is a nuanced area of the law...more

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[Webinar] Your Legal Guide to NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web3 - June 14th - 16th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse, and Web3 bring with them a host of new legal challenges in such areas as IP, securities law, tax, and advertising. As NFTs revolutionize the digital landscape and global economy, it...more

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Running a Legal Sweepstakes or Contest in the Esports and Online Gaming World

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With the explosion of online sweepstakes in recent years, many marketing companies promote sweepstakes and online contests as an attractive way to gain users and customers. Many companies will adopt rules from a current...more

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Help! My Sweepstakes is Caught in a Pandemic You Might Be a Winner

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We did not start the fire, but it’s still burning. And for the foreseeable future, sponsors will want to pay special attention to how to handle currently running and upcoming planned sweepstakes and contests. Here are some...more

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The Year in Lawsuits

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2018 brought us the type of lawsuits you would expect in the world of sweepstakes, contests and giveaways. From “The Annoyance Lawyer” to Bobbleheads to “You’re Probably Never Going to Be A Winner.” The most depressing thing...more

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5 Key Takeaways: Basics of Promotions, Sweepstakes, Contests, and Gaming

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Barry M. Benjamin, partner in the New York office and chair of Kilpatrick Townsend’s Advertising and Marketing group, presented at the 2018 ANA/BAA 40th Marketing Law Conference, held earlier this month in Chicago. As one of...more

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[Webinar] It’s No Game – Legally Structuring Your Sweepstakes, Contests & Promotions - January 14th, 4:00pm EST

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From old-fashioned in-store giveaways to global social media campaigns, businesses and nonprofits alike love doing promotions! In this presentation, we will survey the legal landscape for conducting lawful promotions, and...more

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Colorado Bill Targets Internet Sweepstakes Cafés and Similar Establishments

Colorado House Bill 1047 would make internet sweepstakes cafés illegal under Colorado law. The law declares that internet sweepstakes cafés and similar establishments in which simulated gambling devices are used to award...more

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