Sweepstakes Law

One of our primary practice areas has become advising clients regarding sweepstakes, contests, and other types of game promotions. In fact, over the past ten years, we have assisted dozens of advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies with their online and offline promotions. Our services in this area include the following:

• An initial compliance review of the mechanics of the promotion. This ensures that the promotion complies with numerous federal and state laws regarding game promotions, illegal lotteries, anti-spam legislation, privacy protection, registration and bonding, etc.
• As needed, we work with insurers and government agencies to make sure the sweepstakes, contest or game promotion is properly registered, bonded and meets all necessary requirements.
• Drafting of the sweepstakes, contest or game promotion rules. Rules can be provided in Spanish and any other language.
• Provide a waiver and release form for winners to sign. This helps protect agencies, game administrators and sponsors from any liability in connection with the promotion.
• A second compliance review of the website, advertisements and any other material associated with the promotion to ensure that all legal recommendations and requirements are being carried out.
• Assist clients with other legal issues associated with the promotion such as conducting drawings, redemption of prizes, taxation of prizes, viral marketing compliance, infringement issues, overseas promotions, registration, bonding, etc.
• Services are provided for both online and offline promotions in English, Spanish or any other language.

Sweepstakes, contest and game promotion services are provided for a flat-fee that is quoted at the very beginning of the process. The amount of the fee will depend on the mechanics, complexity and legal requirements specific to the promotion. To obtain a flat-fee quote for your promotion, please call us at 1-800-398-6795 or email us.