Jeff Ifrah to Present on Skins, Loot Boxes and ESports at Inaugural ESports Bar Association Conference in Los Angeles
On June 11, Jeff Ifrah will join other leaders in the iGaming industry at the first annual ESports Bar Association Conference, held at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA. Jeff will be presenting on the topic of “Skins, loot boxes, and esports betting after PASPA”; he will be speaking on a panel moderated by Brett…
Read MoreIfrah Law Highlighted as Counsel to “This Summer’s Hottest WSOP Patch: Cryptocurrency Site”
If you’re headed to Las Vegas this summer, you might be lucky enough to catch Phil Ivey playing a few hands of poker. Or unlucky enough to be playing against him. The ten-time bracelet winner is arguably the best poker player in the world, and he’s returning to the World Series of Poker after a year away. Ivey hasn’t cashed in a WSOP…
Read MoreThe George Washington Law Review Features Response from Jeff Ifrah and David Yellin to SCOTUS Sports Betting Case; Murphy v. NCAA
In a recent 6–3 ruling in Murphy v. NCAA, the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (“PASPA”), ending the federal ban on sports betting and opening the door for states to begin legalizing sports gambling. This ruling immediately legalizes sports betting in New Jersey, opens up a logjam that states, casinos,…
Read MoreSupreme Court Decision on Sports Betting Will Be An Economic Game Changer for the States
(May 14, Washington, DC) Today the gaming industry applauded the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Murphy (formerly Christie) v. NCCA holding that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) is unconstitutional. “The Supreme Court’s decision is a jackpot for not just sports betting but the entire gaming industry in general,” said Jeff Ifrah, founding partner of Ifrah Law and…
Read MoreJames Trusty Appears in “Rosenstein Under Fire” by CNN
Jim Trusty, a partner at Ifrah Law and former Chief of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime and Gang Division, made an appearance on CNN to discuss the situation regarding current U.S. DOJ Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Jim was previously an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Maryland working under Rosenstein. Mr. Trusty, leader of Ifrah Law’s White…
Read MoreIfrah Law and Jeff Ifrah Recognized by Chambers USA in Gaming & Licensing Law and White Collar Litigation
Founding Partner Jeff Ifrah is listed for the eighth consecutive year in White Collar Litigation in DC and for the fourth year in Gaming Law nationally. Chambers USA, the leading global ranking directory of lawyers and law firms, has again included both Ifrah Law and its founding partner Jeff Ifrah in its annual directory. Jeff…
Read MoreMichelle Cohen Featured in National Law Journal As Top Rated Lawyer in Washington, DC
Michelle Cohen is featured in the April edition of the National Law Journal as a Top Rated Lawyer in Washington, DC. This section of the publication features attorneys who have demonstrated leadership qualities and have achieved The AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Martindale-Hubbell®, the company that has long set the standard for lawyer ratings, supplied…
Read MoreJames Trusty joins Dana Perino and Fox News with Insight and Analysis into Attorney-Client Privilege.
Jim Trusty, a partner at Ifrah Law and former Chief of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime and Gang Division, made an appearance on Fox News to discuss the situation regarding President Trump’s personal attorney, Micheal Cohen. Mr Trusty, leader of Ifrah Law’s White Collar Defense practice group, has 28 years of experience as a…
Read MoreJeff Ifrah Talks With CardPlayer Media Regarding Anti-Online Poker Group’s Aim to Criticize Data Privacy in the Regulated Online Gaming Industry
Jeff Ifrah spoke with Brian Pempus at CardPlayer regarding an anti-online poker group who is criticizing advertising in the regulated online gaming space. Their claims come in the wake of FaceBook’s public turmoil over data privacy. Specifically, as reported by Business Insider, the anti-online poker group is highlighting the fact that data-driven online casino ads can…
Read MoreJames Trusty Explains The Distinction Between Being The Subject of and a Target of an Investigation
Mr Trusty, leader of Ifrah Law’s White Collar Defense practice group, has 28 years of experience as a prosecutor; he now focuses his practice on the litigation and resolution of complex disputes for clients facing issues ranging from cybersecurity and computer fraud, to money laundering and asset forfeiture. His recent successes include securing release for…
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