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RealNetworks Agrees to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Free Trial Investigation
The Washington Attorney General recently announced that a settlement with RealNetworks over the company’s free trials. According to the AG, more than 500 consumers had complained to the AG’s office and the Better…
Planning a Social Media Campaign? Consider These Legal Risks
This five-minute video from the Bloomberg BNA Internet Law Resource Center provides an overview of some of the legal issues companies should consider before they engage in social media. Kelley Drye partner Gonzalo E.…
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Disclosures on Instant-Win Game Pieces
Last week, plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against McDonald's and two of its agencies, arguing that the companies violated the Illinois Prizes and Gifts Act in the context of the "2011 Monopoly Game at…
Missouri Attorney General sues Fantasy Sports Operator
The Missouri Attorney General recently filed a suit against Gridiron Fantasy Sports and its owner for allegedly defrauding consumers by failing to award prizes to the winners of fantasy sports leagues. Participants in…
Four Things to Know When Planning a Social Media Promotion
Social media has revolutionized the way companies run sweepstakes, contests, and other promotions. Not only does social media make it possible to do things that weren’t done a few years ago, it also makes it easier.…