Matthew additionally works with clients to develop, review, and implement all aspects of promotions, including contests and sweepstakes. This work includes the drafting of contest rules and guidelines as well as the development and review of electronic and traditional advertising materials.
Matthew counsels clients on wide variety of issues regarding developments in and compliance with laws regarding Internet and e-commerce, including payment system and consumer financial regulatory compliance. Matthew also advises clients on compliance with laws and regulations related to credit cards, debit cards, stored value cards, and electronic payments and transfers. Matthew also works with clients to develop e-commerce structures for consumers, including electronic contracts, electronic disclosures, and electronic signatures.
Matthew regularly works with clients to ensure compliance with financial privacy, privacy, and data security laws and regulations. Matthew also works with clients on the drafting and implementation of their privacy policies to ensure compliance with international, federal and state regulatory laws and guidelines.
As part of the Intellectual Property Group, Matthew works on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, right of publicity, counterfeiting, and domain name disputes. Matthew regularly assists clients with selecting, clearing, registering, and enforcing trademarks both domestically and abroad. Matthew also manages the international intellectual property clearance and enforcement for the consumer products division of a global entertainment company.
