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Michelle Cohen is Quoted on FinTech’s Move to New Communication Techonologies in Debt Collection Process
In Bloomberg Law’s article, “FinTech Uses Machine Learning for Smarter Debt Collection,” Michelle Cohen is quoted on the rapidly changing communication technologies that are outpacing Telephone and Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) regulations, making debt collection communication efforts increasingly susceptible to class-action litigation. Michelle leads Ifrah Law’s Data Privacy & Cyber Security practice and has defended… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Comments on Manafort Sentencing for Bloomberg
Jeff Ifrah was quoted in Bloomberg News’ article on the recent jury verdict in the trial of Paul Manafort, commenting on the length of a possible jail sentence for the former presidential campaign manager found guilty on eight counts of bank fraud and tax crimes. “He’s going to have to rely upon the judge’s mercy,”… Read More
Bloomberg Law Quotes Michelle Cohen on Google Location Tracking and Potential of Regulatory Investigation
Bloomberg Law quoted Partner Michelle Cohen regarding Google’s tracking of user location data and how it may be raising the eyebrows of federal and state regulators. Google’s privacy page says that users can turn off or pause location history tracking. However, it has been found that some Google apps still time-stamp / collect user location data… Read More
WSJ Quotes Jim Trusty in Article on Trump-Rosenstein Relationship
Partner Jim Trusty was quoted in today’s Wall Street Journal, commenting on Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s improved relationship with the President of the United States. Describing Mr. Rosenstein’s ability to navigate challenging situations, Trusty said: “He’s used to turf wars. He’s used to people with political agendas.” Prior to joining Ifrah Law, Trusty served… Read More
Jessica Feil Speaks on iGaming at the 18th Annual Saratoga Institute
Jessica Feil joined a distinguished panel of thought leaders in the gaming industry at the 18th Annual Saratoga Institute on Equine, Racing & Gaming Law Conference addressing the future of racing and gaming in New York. Jessica spoke about the future of iGaming in the state. The panel also included New York State Assemblyman, Gary Pretlow; Mark Juliano, GM… Read More
Jim Trusty Quoted in Gambling Compliance on the Wire Act’s Impact on Sports Betting
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to lift a ban on sports betting, the federal government is unlikely to enforce the Wire Act aggressively to crack down on states which choose to legalize and regulate wagers on games, a former U.S. Department of Justice official said on Thursday. “I would say that the bottom line… Read More
Rachel Hirsch Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 and Under Hot List”
Rachel Hirsch has been named to the 2018 Benchmark Litigation 40 and Under Hot List. These practitioners, all aged 40 or younger, have been deemed the most promising emerging talent in their respective litigation communities in the U.S. and Canada by peers and clients. As practice group leader of Ifrah Law’s Internet Marketing & Advertising Practice… Read More
David Yellin Article on Leagues and Sports Betting Advertising Featured in iGaming USA
With the legalization of sports betting post-PASPA, the leagues’ sponsorship and advertising opportunities in sports betting are now hot topics. Ifrah Law associate, David Yellin provides insight on this in an article featured in iGaming USA. Yellin explains, “With states now free to allow legal sports betting within their borders, there is the potential for substantial profit… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Quoted in Legal Sports Report on Mississippi Tribal Casinos Entering Sports Betting Market
The Mississippi sports betting market will include tribal casinos in addition to the bigger corporate players. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians recently approved changes to its gaming commission regulations that will allow sports betting, according to a report from WTOK. Passed unanimously at a special tribal council meeting, the amendments also make room for horse racing. Pearl River Resort and Bok Homa Casino will offer sports… Read More
Baltimore Sun Features Article by Jeff Ifrah on Mobile Sports Betting
Jeff Ifrah’s article “Betting on sports – from our phones” is featured in today’s Baltimore Sun. The article discusses sports betting in a post-PASPA world and the need for common sense legislation around mobile betting. Jeff explains: Online mobile gaming is the present and future of the wagering industry. In Las Vegas, more than 60… Read More
