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Partner Jim Trusty analyzes the NFL’s double standard on sports betting on Fox
Jim Trusty: In NFL these two cardinal sins receive drastically different penalties — Why? By: Jim Trusty Arizona Cardinal cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league’s blanket prohibition against betting on all things NFL. Shaw, who will miss at least the full 2020 season, had been on injured reserve since… Read More
Andrew Silver featured by Compliance Week as Digital Assets continue their rise in Popularity
Regulators wary of crypto as digital assets go mainstream By: Lori Tripoli Despite alarmist prognostications by government officials, interest in cryptocurrency isn’t exactly waning. “Digital currency already has a significant degree of acceptance,” says Silver. “At least among those who are tech-savvy.” There’s even evidence that digital assets are gaining in popularity. “The wallet application… Read More
Will California legal sports betting become a reality? EGR North America features guest contributor Andrew Silver who analyzes the changing legal landscape
“Last week, a coalition of 18 Native American tribes in California filed papers and announced their intent to add a proposed Constitutional amendment to the next statewide ballot that would legalize sports wagering at tribal casinos and licensed racetracks. If the tribal coalition succeeds in collecting the requisite 997,139 signatures from registered voters, the proposal…”… Read More
S&P Global Market Intelligence quotes Michelle Cohen as California implements CCPA
More tech companies could expand Calif. privacy protections By: Casey Egan The law, known as the California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, will implement a range of new privacy requirements that will compel major tech companies, such as Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google LLC, to adhere to the state’s new standard. With the implementation… Read More
The Washington Post Quotes Jim Trusty on Impeachment Mess
By: Rachael Bade, Devlin Barrett, Seung Min Kim,and Mike DeBonis Trump’s Friday tweets at Yovanovitch are unlikely to cross the legal threshold for witness tampering, experts said. James Trusty, a former Justice Department official who is now a partner at Ifrah Law, called them “dumb” and “certainly not a ‘perfect’ tweet, to use the president’s… Read More
iGB North America features Jeff Ifrah in “Down to the Wire”, a formal debate on the New Hampshire Court Wire Act Ruling
DOWN TO THE WIRE The Department of Justice has finally confirmed that it will challenge the New Hampshire court ruling that saw its revised interpretation of the Wire Act set aside. iGB North America brings together opponents and advocates of US gambling expansion to discuss the case JEFF IFRAH, IDEA GROWTH (JI): Judge Barbadoro’s ruling correctly… Read More
Facebook wants Supreme Court to review Ninth Circuit Ruling- Attorney Michelle Cohen quoted by Bloomberg Law
Facebook Robocall Case Gives Justices Shot to Define Autodialer By: Bloomberg Law U.S. courts haven’t agreed about what constitutes an autodialer since at least March 2018, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s definition in ACA International v. FCC. Social networks, debt collectors, retailers, and… Read More
Bloomberg Law quotes Michelle Cohen following FTC’s crackdown on “Stalking” Apps
FTC Bars Sale of ‘Stalking’ Apps in New Settlement (2) By: Bloomberg Law A software company can’t sell “stalking” apps that monitor devices unless it ensures they’re only used for legitimate purposes, the Federal Trade Commission said in the agency’s first action against stalkerware. The commission Oct. 22 said it reached a proposed settlement with software manufacturer… Read More
“The Definitive Guide to Online Gaming and Betting in the U.S.” is now Available
Ifrah Law is committed to researching and producing the most relevant and resourceful material for our clients. Our firm has recently published “The Definitive Guide to Online Gaming and Betting in the U.S.” which is now available – at no cost – as a downloadable eBook from our website. This concise but comprehensive Guide brings… Read More
S&P Global quotes Michelle Cohen following Big Tech’s possible new violations of COPPA
User audio collection could raise liability risk over children’s privacy By: Casey Egan Michelle Cohen, member and chair of the privacy and data security practice at the law firm Ifrah Law PLLC, said the privacy claims from companies alone are not enough to eliminate all possible liability. “A company can say anything they want …… Read More
