Gaming Law Review Appoints Snell & Wilmer Attorney Harsh Parikh to Editorial Board

Nov. 26, 2012 - PRLog -- ORANGE COUNTY – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Harsh P. Parikh (http://www.swlaw.com/attorneys/harsh_parikh), commercial litigation associate in the firm’s Orange County office, has been appointed to the Editorial Board of the Gaming Law Review & Economics (GLRE).

GLRE is a peer-reviewed journal addressing important regulatory and economic issues facing today’s gaming industry, particularly as the Internet begins to play a larger role. With its authoritative coverage of the legalities of intellectual property and licensing requirements, past and current litigation, and tax issues, GLRE is often cited by courts. GLRE provides analysis of developments in legislation, regulation, and judicial decisions effecting gaming around the world, including state, federal, and tribal developments in the U.S.

“We are excited to welcome Harsh onto the Editorial Board,” said Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier, Executive Editor of GLRE and Snell & Wilmer partner in the firm’s Phoenix office. “His insight and experience with gaming law in the U.S., especially in California, will help keep the board well rounded.”

Parikh’s practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, gaming law and intellectual property litigation. He represents individuals, businesses, institutional and public entity clients in all facets of litigation in state and federal courts. Parikh counsels major manufacturers and operators of gaming equipment on various state and federal regulations. He consults and advises financial stakeholders and publicly traded corporations on pending state and federal legislation related to gaming and sports betting. Parikh has recently provided interviews to the Daily Journal and Casino Enterprise Management regarding California bills related to sports betting and online gaming. Parikh has also authored numerous articles on iGaming and California gambling laws. Parikh is a board member of the South Asian Bar Association in Southern California and founder of the Orange County chapter of the UCLA Law Alumni Association.

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