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Jeff Ifrah Poses Three Arguments Against Bad Actor Provisions in Illinois Gaming Legislation
As Illinois gears up to pass online gaming legislation, the debate to include “Bad Actor” provisions is taking full effect. The inclusion of a “Bad Actor” provision prohibits certain operators who have violated existing gaming law from applying for an online gaming license. Illinois’ established racetracks and casinos are pushing for the legislation as way… Read More
Whitney Fore Quoted by USBets Regarding NCAA’s Move to Prohibit Sports Betting by Athletes
In a recent article by USBets, author Brian Pempus spoke with Ifrah Law associate Whitney Fore regarding the NCAA President Mark Emmert’s comment that he would like to prohibit athletes from placing sports bets in states where it’s legal. “At first blush, the NCAA’s and the NFL’s policies seem overbroad to address any integrity issues… Read More
Michelle Cohen Featured by National Law Journal & Legal Times as 2019 Top Rated Lawyer
Legal Times and the National Law Journal recently published the 2019 Top Rated Lawyers list for the DC Metro, a section that features Ifrah Law Member, Michelle Cohen. The list features “attorneys who have demonstrated leadership qualities and have achieved the AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell® – the highest rating in legal ability and ethical… Read More
Ifrah Law represents Mobile gaming industry in NH Lawsuit against the US Attorney General; Jim Trusty interviewed by Gambling Compliance on Wire Act Analysis
Time For Oral Arguments In New Hampshire Lawsuit On Wire Act 11TH APR 2019 | WRITTEN BY: TONY BATT IN CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE The state of New Jersey, one of five to authorize commercial online gaming, and the iDEA trade group that represents private companies involved in internet gaming have both filed motions in support… Read More
Jessica Feil and George Calhoun to Moderate Roundtables at EGR’s East Coast Briefing; Jeff Ifrah Serves as Judge for EGR North American Awards
The eGaming Review (EGR) East Coast Briefing and 2019 EGR North American Awards Ceremony take place this Thursday, April 11th in Atlantic City, NJ. The conference brings together leading industry executives to discuss regulatory updates, business opportunities, and player feedback in the U.S. gaming market, and the awards ceremony recognizes outstanding performance in the gaming… Read More
Ifrah Law Attorney quoted by Reuters over Google Assistant’s Unique Set of Advertising Challenges
When it comes to disclosing sponsors, your Google Assistant may be mute Paresh Dave One Google assistant feature already is close to violating disclosure rules, according to five advertising attorneys contacted by Reuters. Google contends it is in compliance. The feature recommends plumbers and other local home service providers without disclosing that the results draw… Read More
George Calhoun to Discuss Sports Betting and Changes to the Industry in North Carolina for CLE with NC Bar.
Ifrah Law attorney and Chair of Financial Services, George Calhoun, will present Sports & Entertainment: Sports Betting and Changes in the Industry on April 5th 2019. This exciting CLE will take place on behalf of the North Carolina Bar Association at the 2019 Intellectual Property Law and Sports & Entertainment Annual Meeting. The event is… Read More
Michelle Cohen Presents on Data Privacy at International Masters of Gaming Law Spring Conference
This year’s International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) Spring Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana will feature panels and discussions on a multitude of topics related to gaming globally and in the United States. Ifrah Law Member and Data Privacy & Cyber Security Practice Group Chair, Michelle Cohen will be joined by fellow panelists Chad Hoehne of Table… Read More
Jeff Ifrah to Present Master Class Series on April 1 at the 2019 National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Conference
The 2019 National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Trade Show & Convention features a new Master Class Series and Training Session as part of an expanded schedule on Monday, April 1, delivering comprehensive classes that address real-time scenarios taking place in Tribal gaming, including the influx of sports betting to the market. This impressive educational forum… Read More
Medill Reports Chicago Quotes Michelle Cohen for her Data Privacy Guidance
A guide to keeping your digital information exactly that: yours By Tyler Sonnemaker Medill Reports Some people spend all day trying to win the cyber chess game, whether identifying security flaws, fighting legal battles over data breaches or researching cybersecurity policy issues. Here are a few of their top recommendations on how to protect your… Read More
