Tag Archives: sweepstakes

August 15, 2021

Long Contest Rules Precedent for Canadian Random Draw Contests

Do you need a precedent for long (i.e., full) contest rules to run a random draw contest in Canada? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Long Rules (Random Draw Contest) precedent. This Canadian contest forms package includes long … Read the rest of this entry »

July 15, 2021

Long Contest Rules Precedent for Canadian Skill-Based/Judged Contests

Do you need a precedent for long (i.e., full) contest rules to run a skill-based or judged contest in Canada (e.g., an essay, photo or other skill contest)? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Long Rules (Skill Contest) … Read the rest of this entry »

June 15, 2021

Winner Release Form Precedent for Canadian Contests/Sweepstakes

Are you planning to run a contest/sweepstakes in Canada and need a winner release form for winners to release the sponsor from liability? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Winner Release Form precedent. This Canadian promotional contest forms … Read the rest of this entry »

May 15, 2021

Canadian Contest/Sweepstakes Law Checklist for Running Contests in Canada

Are you running a contest/sweepstakes in Canada and would like to check that you are including all key legal requirements? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Canadian Contest Law Checklist. Contest lawyers, advertising agencies and companies that regularly … Read the rest of this entry »

April 15, 2021

Canadian Random Draw Trip (Destination) Contest Rules Precedent

Are you planning to run a random draw trip contest/sweepstakes in Canada (i.e., destination marketing contest)? Trip/destination contests are a very popular way for local and international governments to promote tourism and travel. Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including … Read the rest of this entry »

March 15, 2021

Canadian Skill Trip (Destination) Contest Rules Precedent

Are you planning to run a trip/destination contest/sweepstakes in Canada (i.e., destination marketing contest) and select winners based on some type of skill, such as a photo, essay or other competition? Trip/destination contests are a very popular way for local and international governments to promote … Read the rest of this entry »

August 21, 2020

Running a Friends-and-Family Promotion in Canada? Cruel, Cryptic CASL Strikes Again

During the COVID-19 epidemic, one marketing development that I have noticed is an increased effort to promote destination marketing, including through promotional contests.  In this regard, I have acted for several countries assisting them with their destination marketing related promotions.  My new Canadian Lawyer column … Read the rest of this entry »

May 16, 2020

Destination Marketing Contests: Key Considerations as COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Ease

A marketing law trend that is recently emerging in my practice has been increased demand to work on destination marketing promotional contests (i.e., contests promoting trips, vacations and adventures to particular destinations – both in Canada and internationally). This may seem counterintuitive given the current … Read the rest of this entry »