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Jeff Ifrah Quoted by New York Times on Cancelled DraftKings/FanDuel Merger
DraftKings and FanDuel Call Off Merger BOSTON — The two leading daily fantasy sports companies, DraftKings and FanDuel, scrapped their proposed merger on Thursday, about a month after federal regulators sued to block it. The Federal Trade Commission — along with the attorneys general of California and the District of Columbia — had opposed the… Read More
Q&A: Jeff Ifrah, on Founding the US’ First Online Gaming Trade Association
Ifrah tells EGR North America how iDEA can help push egaming legislation across the line for the first time in three years 12 July 2017 At an EGR North America conference some three years ago, one panel featured a predictably combative discussion between Eric Hollreiser, representing PokerStars and Jim Ryan, the former head of partypoker. The discussion… Read More
Rachel Hirsch Named a Member of Ifrah Law PLLC
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ifrah Law PLLC, a law firm which focuses on litigation and investigations with an emphasis on Internet and technology businesses, is pleased to announce that Rachel Hirsch has been named a Member of the firm. Ifrah Law is based in Washington, DC, with offices in Baltimore, Atlantic City and Northern Virginia. Rachel focuses her practice on… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Provides Commentary to Flawed Op-Ed on Cannibalization of Online Gaming
Online Gaming Has Proven Economic Benefits: Opinion Recent Opinion Piece Misstates Academic Research on New Jersey Impact I was baffled to read Associate Professor Podoshen’s editorial claiming that online gaming “cannibalizes” revenue from land-based casinos. I would think a professor would review existing research before accepting the job of writing an opinion piece. According to a recently… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Interviewed on Why the Odds are Good for a Supreme Court Reversal of PASPA
It took six years, but New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports betting has now reached a point where it appears more likely than not that it will be successful. That’s because more than 70 percent of cases in the last five years that have been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court — which agreed… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Quoted by the Boston Globe about the Urgency of a FanDuel/DaftKings Merger Resolution
DraftKings’ merger with FanDuel challenged by FTC Federal regulators will attempt to block the merger of Boston-based DraftKings Inc. and rival FanDuel Inc., they said Monday, jeopardizing a deal the two giants of the emerging daily fantasy sports industry have said is critical to their future. The Federal Trade Commission said it would sue to… Read More
Economic Impact Study of NJ iGaming Sponsored by the iDevelopment & Economic Association Shows Positive Findings
Online gaming brings increased revenue, jobs to New Jersey 19 June 2017 A new report analysing the effects of igaming in New Jersey has found that the industry is generating tax revenue, adding jobs and inspiring technological innovation. The report, sponsored by the iDEA (iDevelopment and Economic Association), entitled Economic Impact of New Jersey Online… Read More
Jessica Feil Quoted by Law360 Regarding Riot ESports Adopting Franchise Structure
Riot ESports League Looks To Align With Traditional Sports Law360, New York (June 2, 2017, 8:19 PM EDT) — The developer and publisher of the popular eSports video game “League of Legends” said Thursday its U.S. league will adopt a franchise model and make other reforms, signaling that eSports companies are beginning to position themselves… Read More
Michelle Cohen Interviewed for Feature Profile by Emory Alumni Association
Meet Michelle Weisberg Cohen 92L What does it take to create a national monument? Ask Michelle Weisberg Cohen 92L, vice president – legal affairs on the board of the National Woman’s Party at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument. By Michelle Weisberg Cohen 92L Lawyer Michelle Weisberg Cohen 92L is active in women’s rights and… Read More
James Trusty Quoted by New York Times on Appointment of Special Counsel by DOJ
Caught in White House Chaos, Justice Dept. Official Seeks Neutral Ground AL DRAGO / THE NEW YORK TIMES By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and REBECCA R. RUIZ MAY 21, 2017 WASHINGTON — Last month, Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general at the center of the crisis building around President Trump’s White House, gathered with federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials to… Read More
