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Trump Trading Cards: Analyzing the Legality of a Promotion

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This week Donald J. Trump announced that “Back by popular demand” he’s offering his new (Series 4) Trump Digital Trading Cards (NFTs). Being the glutton for punishment that I am, I went to the website to review the offer and...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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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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Holland & Knight's China Practice Newsletter: July-August 2022

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Holland & Knight invites you to read our China Practice Newsletter, in which our authors discuss pertinent Sino-American topics. HIGHLIGHTS: ..Writing NFT Trademark Applications That Protect Brands Emerging ...more

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Marketers Beware: Your Social Media Sweepstakes or Contests Could Be an Illegal Lottery

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A current marketing trend is to use social media sweepstakes for promotion purposes, e.g., "Like and Share Our Facebook or Instagram Post For a Chance To Win a $100 Gift Card!" or "Take Our Five-Minute Survey For a Chance To...more

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ECJ Issues First Cookie Decision After GDPR

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On October 1, the European Court of Justice (the “ECJ”) confirmed recent guidance from the UK and CNIL regulators in finding that the use of pre-checked boxes does not constitute consent for processing of personal information...more

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Facing Consumer Backlash, Google Revises Smart Speaker Sweepstakes

Consumer World declared victory after Google added a free means of entry for a sweepstakes to win a free Google Home Max smart speaker. When Google sent an email to Google Assistant customers in May promoting the...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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Is the New York Road Runners Club Running a Sweepstakes or an Illegal Lottery?

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Is the New York City Marathon running an illegal lottery? According to a class action complaint filed in the Southern District of New York last week, the answer is “yes”....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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