PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Sweepstakes and Contests
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
“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
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
Break out the Super Bowl squares. Now that the February 11, 2024, Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers is set, many American workplaces will turn to the ubiquitous office pool to...more
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
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
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
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
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
Last week, the New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division dealt a blow to a law authorizing daily fantasy sports contests in the state, by ruling the law directly violated the state constitution's prohibition on gambling. ...more
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
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
Perhaps the hottest topic in gaming today is the growth of professional esports. Esports are – essentially – professional video game tournaments and contests. Audiences for such tournaments have been filling stadiums in Asia...more
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
The field is set, the brackets are in, and the players are ready. Welcome to March Madness, also known as America’s Least Productive Month. And much to the NCAA’s chagrin, it’s also peak gambling season—the American Gaming...more