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NAD determines Priceline did not falsely disparage Travelocity in "light-hearted spoof"

  • Winston & Strawn LLP
  • -
  • USA
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  • April 11 2012

The NAD determined that William Shatner's recurring Priceline Negotiator character did not falsely disparage Travelocity by stating: "So, you've been double crossed by other travel sites and now you want to try the real deal?"

Pennsylvania holds that Expedia is not subject to Hotel Tax

  • Winston & Strawn LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 9 2012

In City of Philadelphia v. City of Philadelphia Tax Review Board, No. 216 C.D. 2011 (Feb. 2, 2012), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court (“Commonwealth Court”) held that Expedia, Inc. (“Expedia”) was not an operator of a hotel and, therefore, was not subject to the City of Philadelphia’s (“City”) Hotel Room Rental Tax (“Hotel Tax”

DOJ reverses position on Interstate Wire Act, concludes act only applies to sports wagering

  • Winston & Strawn LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 20 2012

In a major shift that may pave the way for online gaming, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") issued an opinion on December 23, 2011 stating that the Interstate Wire Act only prohibits "the transmission of communications related to bets or wagers on sporting events or contests."

FRB and Treasury extend compliance date for internet gambling rule

  • Winston & Strawn LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • December 7 2009

On November 27th, the Federal Reserve Board and Treasury extended, from December 1st to June 1, 2010, the date for compliance with Regulation GG concerning the prevention of unlawful internet gambling