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
        —————————————————————–

        In re the Application of

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

        Petitioner

        —————————————————————–

        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.

        Key Contacts

        Subscribe

        Looking for more great content? Subscribe for regular legal updates and information delivered right to your inbox.

        Firm Highlights

        Alerts and Newsletters

        Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law, 26 M.R.S. § 620-A

        Effective July 14, 2026 Maine employers that electronically monitor employees must comply with a new disclosure law effective July 14, 2026. Under...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Recognized by U.S. News as One of the Best Law Firms to Work for in 2026

        BOSTON, Mass., BANGOR and PORTLAND, Maine, GREENWICH and WESTPORT, Conn., – Verrill has been featured on U.S. News’ 2026 Best Companies to Work...
        Blog

        SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Rules and the 403(b) 15-Year Catch-Up: What Tax-Exempt Employers Need to Know

        Tax-exempt employers whose 403(b) plans offer catch-up contributions for participants age 50 and above should be well on their way to compliance with...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Quoted in Law360 on SIMAD Summer Camp Bankruptcy Sale

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings involving SIMAD Holdings and...
        Media Mentions

        Chris Tsouros Featured in Law360’s Coverage of Sports Real Estate Deals

        Verrill Partner Chris Tsouros was recently recognized in a Law360 article highlighting law firms involved in significant sports real estate projects...
        Blog

        What Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law Means for Maine Employers

        Maine employers who monitor their workforce, whether through productivity software, GPS, call recording, or cameras, have a new compliance obligation...
        Blog

        Run Don’t Walk: The Implication of “While Supplies Last” Prize Promotions

        This month a big-chain grocery store has been offering daily mystery boxes during specific timed drops on a first-come, first-served basis, to users...
        Blog

        Maine’s Noncompete Statute is Reshaped for Health Care Workers: What You Need to Know

        Employers of individuals who are licensed under state law to perform, or provide, health care services in the State of Maine should be prepared for...
        Media Mentions

        Steven Davis Featured in the Environmental Business Journal

        Steven Davis, President of Verrill Strategic Consulting, was recently interviewed and featured in the Environmental Business Journal, Volume 39...
        Blog

        What is a Bonus for Purposes of ERISA?

        An ongoing dispute about a Department of Labor advisory opinion published last September raises a basic but unanswered question under the ERISA: What...
        Media Mentions

        Verrill Recognized by WMTW for Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief in Maine

        Verrill was recently featured in coverage by WMTW News 8 for its role in a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity across southern...
        Press Releases

        33 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide

        BOSTON, Massachusetts, PORTLAND, Maine, WESTPORT, Connecticut, and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Verrill has been recognized as a Leading Firm in 14...