A new case has left a Third Circuit Court to contemplate whether a #casino can be held liable for encouraging a patron to continue placing bets, despite signs of compulsive gambling. Abbey Block explores the plaintiff's allegations and the delicate balance between the Courts' and the state regulators' oversight of conduct by gambling providers in her latest article - https://bit.ly/4iRdYRA #GamingLaw #IfrahoniGaming #NewJersey
About us
Ifrah Law operates at the cutting edge of matters involving the intersection of business and the internet. Our attorneys represent companies and their senior executives in criminal and civil matters and also serve as trusted business advisors to clients doing business online. Founder, Jeff Ifrah and his team are experienced in the most progressive and complex areas of online gaming regulation and legislation. We advise both startups and established companies across the online gaming ecosystem. Ifrah Law is known for providing the expertise and experience expected from bigger law firms, with the added benefits of direct attorney access and cost efficiency that can only be provided by a top-notch boutique. Our clients consider us trusted advisors who provide input not only at a moment of crisis but throughout the entire business lifecycle. We consult on a wide range of compliance issues at the state and federal levels, as well as with an eye to avoiding future litigation. Our range of corporate services for clients varies across the spectrum of gaming, entertainment, and internet-focused industries, including drafting and negotiating complex B2B and B2C contracts, license and bundled agreements, and privacy and data collection policies.
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http://www.ifrahlaw.com
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- 11-50 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Privately Held
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- 2009
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- Government Investigations, Federal Agency Litigation, Gaming Law, Advertising Law, Licensing and Compliance, White-Collar Criminal Defense, iGaming Law, Sports Betting Law, Regulatory, FTC Investigations, and Online Sweepstakes
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🎙️Check out this episode of Business of Betting with Jason Trost to hear Jeff Ifrah break down current legal and legislative moves that are shaping the U.S. #sportsbetting market. Jeff discusses the midterm elections' potential impact on the industry, the fascinating world of event markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, how the "David vs. Goliath" story is playing out in regulated markets, why regulatory progress is slow on #sweepstakes, where #cryptocurrency currently fits into sports betting, and more! Watch or listen-in on: -- YouTube: https://t.ly/JtRB6 -- Spotify: https://t.ly/-zwc6 -- Apple Podcasts: https://t.ly/HTsi1
🚨 New episode alert! On Episode 231 of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason Trost is joined by Jeff Ifrah, Founding & Managing Partner at Ifrah Law. Hear them discuss: 🔹 Jeff’s reaction to U.S. midterm results and their impact on sports betting 🔹 Insights into New Jersey legislation and the issue of "skins" 🔹 Balancing political realities with free-market ideals in regulation 🔹 Legal takes on sweepstakes models and their viability 🔹 Why regulators are slow to act on sweepstakes issues 🔹 Challenges for small operators in markets dominated by giants 🔹 Comparing the U.K. gaming model to the U.S. system 🔹 Polymarket and Kalshi: Contrasting legal paths for event markets 🔹 The current state of using cryptocurrency in U.S. sports betting Full episode 👇 ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gwnCZd3Y ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gf3teq_y 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g-9igQ_U This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.
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President Biden's pardon of Hunter has sparked fresh debate about preemptive pardons, which have historical roots in an 1866 Supreme Court case that granted broad pardon powers to presidents. As rumors swirl about other potential pardons, will this precedent stand? See Partner James Trusty's latest article - https://bit.ly/49s8tUR #PresidentialPardon #LegalPrecedent
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On Tuesday, a U.S. District Court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction around enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While the ruling isn't final, it does halt ramifications from the most consequential U.S. anti-money laundering law of the past two decades from going into effect on January 1, 2025. Find out more in Steven Eichorn's latest article - https://bit.ly/41k6ss4 #FTCBeat #CorporateLaw
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Now on our blog, James Trusty dives into the growing debate over Section 230, exploring its origins, controversies, and potential reforms. From government-tech censorship allegations to Elon Musk's role as a free speech advocate, this piece unpacks the future of platform immunity and online speech. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXHUjnFT
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Lawsuits aimed at websites that use third-party web tracking technologies are on the rise, but a recent case in Massachusetts - Vita v. New England Baptist Hospital - brings some challenges into question. Find out more in Robert Ward's recent article - https://bit.ly/3ANNU8J #dataprivacy #FTCBeat #consumerprotection
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As AI search engines increasingly blur the line between search and content creation, Abbey Block and Jake Gray explore a novel legal challenge around AI accountability and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Read the full article here - https://bit.ly/4hN3x0N #AI #CommunicationsDecencyAct #TechLaw
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Election News -- The state of Missouri approved Amendment 2 to legalize online and retail sports betting, becoming the 39th state in the U.S. to permit regulated sports wagering operations! Find out when it will launch, how it will be taxed, and who will oversee operations in the state in Sara Dalsheim's latest article - https://lnkd.in/eZnd7kPB #sportsbetting #gaminglaw #Missouri
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A groundbreaking lawsuit is bringing AI liability into question after a teenager's tragic death following interactions with a Character.AI chatbot. The case raises critical questions about causation in AI-related harm and whether tech companies can be held responsible for their AI's influence on vulnerable users. Read more about how this case could reshape the future of AI development and safety measures in Abbey Block's latest article - https://lnkd.in/ds8-TzKt #AI #ethics #artificialintelligence #liability #chatbot
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🏛 A new article by Robert Ward provides insight on the recent DC Circuit Court and District Court rulings that greenlighted KalshiEx LLC to offer election prediction contracts, challenging the CFTC's broad interpretation of the word "gaming." The decision suggests the CFTC's proposed rule to broadly define gaming and categorically ban certain contracts might not hold up under judicial scrutiny. This could be a game-changer for prediction markets, licensed sportsbooks, and others who could benefit from the wider availability of event-based contracts. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/e4Qxjvug #IfrahoniGaming #CFTC #gaminglaw
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