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D.C. Weighs In on Novel “Statute of Anne” Suit

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Back in February, a limited liability company filed a lawsuit against the five companies licensed to operate online sports betting in the District of Columbia (“District” or “D.C.”). The case invokes an old section of the...more

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Federal Court “Discards” DOJ Interpretation Of Wire Act

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In a closely watched case, a New Hampshire federal court has ruled that the Wire Act is limited to sports betting and set aside the DOJ’s recent opinion to the contrary. However, it limited the scope of its declaratory relief...more

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DOJ Asserts Wire Act Opinion Doesn’t Cover Lotteries

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In an effort to side-step the lawsuit filed against it by the New Hampshire Lottery (and others), the Department of Justice (DOJ) asserts that its recent reinterpretation of the Wire Act doesn’t apply to lotteries. As we...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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