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        Category: Cause Marketing
        by Robert Laplaca on August 16, 2021

        Everyone not under a rock recently learned that you can soon purchase – for a mere $375 – a personalized video greeting from America’s former...

        by Robert Laplaca on April 8, 2020

        This piece will review important issues when running a commercial co-venture (CCV) during a time of a global pandemic. Filing Requirements: The...

        by Robert Laplaca on August 1, 2018

        Recently, an Agreed Final Judgment was entered in Tennessee state court following an action by the Tennessee Attorney General (in conjunction with...

        by Robert Laplaca on June 12, 2018

        Commercial Co-Ventures and Sweepstakes Promotions Remember that song in the '90s from the C+C Music Factory called "Things That Make You Go...

        by Robert Laplaca on May 2, 2018

        Advertising lawyers when giving advice to clients on promotional programs and advertising disclosures are always asked by their clients, why must we...

        by Robert Laplaca on February 12, 2018

        Join me this Friday, February 16, from 1:00 to 2:30pm to learn the specific legal issues that are arising within commercial co-venture campaigns....

        by Robert Laplaca on November 27, 2017

        "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." From the French for (roughly): there's a form for that. Answer these 17 simple questions to create...

        by Robert Laplaca on October 11, 2017

        When embarking on your first foray into commercial co-venture land, you may have learned that a commercial co-venturer has to register in six states....

        by Robert Laplaca on July 6, 2017

        Yay! Big brand wants to team up and donate part of the purchase price of its sales to your charity. Do you just have to sit back and watch the money...

        by Robert Laplaca on April 28, 2017

        Cause marketing is good marketing according to a recent study. The marketing research firm Toluna conducted a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults and...

        by Robert Laplaca on April 13, 2017

        George Carlin had seven dirty words. Spongebob Squarepants had 13 bad words (7 regular/6 sailor). And New York State has 6,942 dirty words that can't...

        by Robert Laplaca on April 10, 2017

        What do you do when your esteemed institution of higher learning has an alma mater which, in the words of one professor, could be interpreted as...

        by Robert Laplaca on March 31, 2017

        There are not many court decisions concerning commercial co-ventures. In fact, there are perhaps five. This is far less than the number of decisions...

        by Robert Laplaca on March 13, 2017

        From a quick Google search I see articles citing "at least 22" states have commercial co-venture laws; "over 30 states have laws governing commercial...

        by Robert Laplaca on November 17, 2016

        I'll admit that I've been part of the people lining up in the wee hours of the morning waiting for the doors to open on Black Friday. I even...

        by Robert Laplaca on June 22, 2016

        A good brand's reaction to any human tragedy is to try to find a way to help. Most recently, we have seen an outpouring of support for the Orlando...

        by Robert Laplaca on March 15, 2016

        Your company just made a major announcement that it is partnering with a charity that you now find is involved in a scandal. What can you do? The...

        by Robert Laplaca on January 4, 2016

        You've heard this sales pitch before. Its cousins are "A percentage of proceeds to charity" and "A portion of the proceeds to charity". Do you really...

        by Robert Laplaca on December 30, 2015

        There is a common belief that corporations must do everything with an eye to producing profits for shareholders. But that is not so. In fact, in its...

        by Robert Laplaca on December 18, 2015

        Today (Dec. 18) is the official release date for the long-awaited next installment in the Star Wars saga – The Force Awakens. Disney and the Star...

        by Robert Laplaca on March 2, 2015

        1. Practically every type of promotional activity is regulated in some way: Sweepstakes and contests User generated content on websites...

        by Robert Laplaca on January 7, 2015

        Commercial co-ventures are a form of cause-related marketing that have proliferated in recent years. Commercial co-ventures between a company and a...

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        Four Verrill Attorneys Co-Author Massachusetts Trends and Developments Chapter for Chambers and Partners Child Relocation 2026 Guide

        Verrill attorneys Mary H. Schmidt, Rachel A. Deering, Hannah R. Zukoff, and Mariah G. Tappan co-authored the “Trends and Developments” chapter...
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        Verrill has secured a significant appellate victory for Boston Legacy FC in the litigation challenging the redevelopment of White Stadium in...
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        Robert Keach Discusses First Brands Chapter 11 Case in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the rejection of First Brands Group's Chapter 11 plan and the...
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        Verrill Managing Partner Scott Anderson was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing how law firms can build attorney buy-in for...
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        Section 530A Account Update: ERISA Status of Trump Accounts

        The Department of Labor has issued important guidance addressing whether employer programs that permit contributions to Section 530A accounts (and...
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        97 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, Including Four Named Lawyers of the Year

        AUGUSTA, Maine, BANGOR, Maine, BOSTON, Mass., PORTLAND, Maine, and WESTPORT, Conn., (August 20, 2026) – Verrill is proud to announce that 97...
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        Startup founders and emerging-growth companies have a number of options for raising capital under the federal securities laws, including Regulation D...
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        Employers that provide a Dependent Care Assistance Program will be pleased to learn that for the first time in 45 years, the IRS has issued guidance...
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        U.S. Courts Highlights Annabel Rodriguez’s Journey from Fellow to Mentor

        Verrill attorney Annabel Rodriguez was featured in a recent U.S. Courts article titled “From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from...
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        Robert Keach Discusses Bankruptcy Auction Strategy in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach spoke with Law360 article examining the complex bankruptcy auction process that resulted in the sale of 23 summer...