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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
Ifrah Law named as Finalist for Award recognizing Exceptional Regulatory Guidance to Gambling Industry
Ifrah Law, an acknowledged leader in gaming law, has been named a finalist for the 2019 Best Regulatory Law Firm of the Year Award (North America) by GamblingCompliance, the leading business intelligence provider to the global gambling industry. Ifrah Law is one of only four law firms across North America to be chosen as a… Read More
Congress Considers TRACED Act- An Increased Effort Against Illegal Robocalls
Savvy Scammers May Put Bipartisan Robocall Bill to Test (1) By Alexis Kramer and Sara Merken Still, others say the measure is a positive step that, combined with FCC, industry, and other efforts, could help reduce unwanted robocalls. The bill is “one part of the solution, by strengthening enforcement and allowing carriers to block some calls,” Michelle… Read More
Data Breach Combat: How Companies are Changing their Privacy Policies
FACING INEVITABLE DATA BREACHES AND NEW PRIVACY LAWS, COMPANIES SHIFT FOCUS TO RESPONSE MARCH 4, 2019 By Tyler Sonnemaker Medill Reports Companies, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers alike have started paying more attention to how breach victims respond to an incident. “Companies are recognizing that they need to be prompt in disclosing the breaches,” said Michelle Cohen,… Read More
GamblingCompliance quotes James Trusty following the DOJ’s recent Wire Act Compliance Extension
Judge’s Objection Leads To Wire Act Compliance Extension 4TH MAR 2019 | WRITTEN BY: TONY BATT James Trusty, an attorney with Ifrah Law in Washington, D.C. who led DOJ’s organized crime and gangs section from 2011 to 2018, welcomed the deadline extension. Ifrah Law is representing the iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA), which is seeking to intervene… Read More
Michelle Cohen is Quoted by Law.com regarding Facebook’s In-App Purchase Policies
Complaint Against Facebook Offers Platforms a Chance to Update In-App Purchase Policies By Caroline Spiezio Michelle Cohen, a member attorney at Ifrah Law, said platforms that do wish to include games with in-app purchases could cap the amount children can spend in the game and notify parents when charges hit a set limit. “I don’t think… Read More
James Trusty quoted by GamblingCompliance as New Hampshire Fires Back Against Wire Act Reversal
New Hampshire Files First Lawsuits Against Wire Act Reversal 18TH FEB 2019 | WRITTEN BY: TONY BATT Even if the Justice Department turns a blind eye to internet gambling as it has on marijuana sales in state like Colorado, the reversal sows uncertainty in the financial community where online gaming payments are processed, according to… Read More
Jeff Ifrah to Present on DOJ’s Recent Wire Act Opinion in Webinar Hosted by the North American Gaming Regulators Association
On February 19, 2019, Jeff Ifrah and George Rover (Managing Partner, Princeton Global Strategies) will present a webinar, moderated by Robert Moncrief, Jr. (Deputy Chief, Technical Services Bureau, NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement) and hosted by the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA). The webinar will focus on the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal… Read More
Michigan’s Path to Legalized Online Gaming
Michigan remains on the cusp of becoming another cutting-edge state to allow legal online gaming. Evidence has shown that states who legalize online gaming reap the reward of millions of dollars in annual tax revenues. This money benefits local economies by creating new jobs and wages for state industry employees and intrinsically allows brick and… Read More
