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Contests and Sweepstakes Law: 6 Mistakes You Are Probably Making And How To Fix Them

Contests and sweepstakes are powerful marketing tools. Whether it's a blog, website, or social network there is no shortage of people or businesses wanting to give things away to their community. And why not, people like to win free stuff. But contests and sweepstakes law is also important to be aware of, too. When [...]

By Sara Hawkins|2020-09-05T09:19:23-07:00February 12th, 2015|Business Law, Giveaways, Social Media|30 Comments

Sweepstakes, Contests, and Giveaway Laws Bloggers and Brands Need to Know

More and more I'm seeing giveaways that may not be fully compliant with federal or state laws governing giveaways. Whether online or off, there are a host of laws that every contest holder must follow or risk significant fines or, in some states, criminal prosecution. Giveaway laws in the U.S. cover sweepstakes, contests, and [...]

By Sara Hawkins|2020-09-05T08:48:31-07:00May 10th, 2011|Blogging, Business Law, Giveaways, Social Media|652 Comments