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ARTICLE · 18 NOVEMBER 2021

A Global Legal Perspective Second Edition - Turkey Chapter

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The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance ("GALA") releases the second edition of "Sweepstakes & Contests: A Global Legal Perspective" book on OCT 2021.

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Hande Hançar Çeli̇k
Hande Hançar Çeli̇k
Baran Güney
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The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance ("GALA") releases the second edition of "Sweepstakes & Contests: A Global Legal Perspective" book on OCT 2021. The book consist of a global legal compendium of the laws related to sweepstakes & contests in 70+ countries around the globe. Turkey chapter of the book was prepared by Hande Hançar and Baran Güney.

https://www.amazon.com/Sweepstakes-Contests-Global-Perspective-Second-ebook/dp/B09KNPC4JH/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=global+advertising+lawyers+alliance&qid=1635943760&sr=8-4

First published by Sweepstakes & Contests: A Global Legal Perspective, in 28.10.2021

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