Ifrah Law advises Barstool Sports on gaming issues in historic $163M Penn National deal
Law360 (January 29, 2020, 3:46 PM EST) — Casino chain Penn National, steered by Wachtell, said Wednesday that it took a $163 million stake in the sports and pop culture brand Barstool Sports, guided by Greenberg Glusker, in a deal that marks a novel tie- in between sports media and the gambling industry. The deal, which would give Penn National…
Read MoreVariety quotes Michelle Cohen as YouTube enforces new COPPA Rules
What You Need to Know About YouTube’s New COPPA Child-Directed Content Rules By TODD SPANGLER YouTube has advised creators to consult with a lawyer if they have questions about COPPA compliance. However, even attorneys who have worked in the area for years say it’s not a clear-cut process. “I’m relatively experienced, but it’s still a judgment…
Read MoreCLE Registration: Jackpot! How D.C. Can Successfully Introduce Legalized Sports Betting and Navigate the Changing Regulatory Landscape
Sports and Entertainment Lawyers’ New Year’s Resolution: Get up to speed on developments in legalized sports betting and find ways to better serve your clients. The D.C. Bar is hosting an event that can help. In coordination with Ifrah Law PLLC, the D.C. Bar will present Jackpot! How D.C. Can Successfully Introduce Legalized Sports Betting…
Read MoreiDEA Growth Releases New Research that Proves Online Gaming Revenue & Jobs Continue to Increase Annually
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 10 – iDEA Growth released new a report today, the Economic Impact of New Jersey Online Gaming, that demonstrates the continued growth of mobile gaming over six years through additional revenue, jobs, wages and consumer protections. The New Jersey model serves as an example to states seeking to legalize mobile gaming and betting. The…
Read MorePartner 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 MoreThe 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 MoreiGB 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 MoreFacebook 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 MoreBloomberg 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…
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