You Might Be a Winner
        A blog from the attorneys of Verrill

        Order to Show Cause to Provide Feedback on This Blog

        by Robert Laplaca on February 7, 2018
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        In re the Application of

        ROB LAPLACA,
        d/b/a www.YouMightBeaWinner.com:

        Petitioner

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        SUPERIOR COURT OF
        THE BLOGOSPHEREJUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
        LEGAL BLOGS

        ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE TO
        PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THIS BLOG

        WHEREAS, this blog (the “Blog”) started in 2016 and has had (surprisingly) a good number of readers (the “Readership”). Big companies and small companies. Large law firms and solo practitioners. Bar Associations and even Offices of Attorneys General (yikes);

        WHEREAS, the Petitioner, Rob Laplaca, has tried to provide an amusing take on many different issues in promotion marketing law that have been at the forefront of the news;

        WHEREAS, the Readership has been largely silent in response to the Blog posts, leaving the Petitioner wondering, “How are we doing?”,

        WHEREAS, the Petitioner moves to obtain ideas, suggestions, comments and other feedback from the Readership to help improve the content of the Blog;

        NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby,

        ORDERED that the Readership be summoned before the Petitioner at rlaplaca@verrill-law.com on or before the 31st day of February, 2018 and there to show cause why the relief as prayed for by the Petitioner should not be granted; and it is further

        ORDERED, that a copy of this Order shall be posted at www.YouMightBeaWinner.com which shall be deemed good and sufficient service upon the Readership.

        Dated at Westport, Connecticut this 7th day of February, 2018.

        BY THE COURT

        /s/

        Hon. Arthur Vandelay

        You Might Be a Winner

        Promotion and sweepstakes laws vary widely across the fifty states and under federal regulations, creating complex challenges for today’s innovative marketers. This blog explores the latest updates and trends in promotion and marketing law, offering practical insights to help brands stay compliant while pushing creative boundaries. We’ll also discuss noteworthy, questionable, and groundbreaking promotional campaigns to encourage thoughtful discussion among marketing and legal professionals.

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