>>>>Because there are different laws for public contests/awards in each country in the world. In some countries there are also taxes (not small :() and the legal issues make almost impossible a contest like that.
>>>>
>>>>Vlad
>>>>
>>>>>Why in the hell would MS need a &*$^#%& lawyer for an award program?
>>>
>>>
>>>Vlad, we can't apply on this contest, Québec is out of the game to!
>>>
>>>:-(
>>
>>No, and I'm sure you know why. :(
>
>The "&*$^#%& lawyer" ?
>
>:)

I don't think so! :(