On June 12, James Johnston, Davis+Gilbert Advertising and Marketing partner, and Samantha G. Rothaus, Davis+Gilbert Advertising and Marketing associate, will be presenters during a webinar titled "Endorsement Contracts in the #MeToo Era," hosted by the Association of National Continue Reading
German Challenge Further Thaws Olympics “Rule 40” Advertising Restrictions
5th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) "Rule 40" has long restricted athletes from appearing in advertising for companies that are not official sponsors of the Olympics. The restricted blackout period extends from nine days prior to the Continue Reading
NCAA Obtains Injunction Over “March Madness” and “Final Four” Trademarks
The Bottom Line The NCAA has a history of diligently monitoring "Final Four," "March Madness" and other trademarks connected to the Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, and will be quick to act on unauthorized uses, especially when used to market or promote third-party products. Although Continue Reading
The Playing Field Remains Unsettled for Daily Fantasy Sports
4th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law After playing defense for most of 2016, the leaders of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry made an announcement they hope will allow them to move ahead on offense in 2017. However, mounting legal and regulatory costs might doom them before Continue Reading