Sweepstakes and Contests Law 101
Join Verrill's Rob Laplaca for Pace University Haub Law CLE series on July 14th, at 12:50pm, where he will be presenting Sweepstakes and Contests Law 101.
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AI could very well be today’s “Modern Prometheus” in the world of skill contests. Earlier this year, the AI-generated photograph “The Electrician” was a finalist in the World Photograph Organization’s Sony World Photograph Awards...
While the U.S. Congress may have issues in its lawmaking responsibilities, the States of Tennessee and Utah recently passed legislation affecting charitable sales promotions as follows: Tennessee: Amended its “Solicitation of Charitable Funds” law...
We have previously warned you about the new California law (AB 488) concerning registration for many types of online cause marketing programs. Those blog posts can be viewed here and here . On March...
“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...
When last we wrote about registration under California’s new online charitable solicitation law (CA AB 488), we let you know that final regulations were issued on March 26, 2024, and registration under the new...
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...
The statistics speak for themselves: Influencer marketing in the US is valued at over $16 billion. 72% of Gen Z and Millennials follow influencers on social media. 89% of marketers intend to increase influencer...
Being born and raised in Pennsylvania, let me start by saying that I love Reese Cups – a perfect mix of chocolate and peanut butter that just makes you so happy. And of course...
Wow, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a sweepstakes issue today. Anyone who has ever drafted or looked at Official Rules typically notices some clause concerning how disputes are to be resolved. Often there is...
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...