Steve and Nick discuss contractual considerations facing many esports and video game companies canceling scheduled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They explain the importance of force majeure clauses in contracts, common-law defenses, and how some companies have shifted to offering digital events.
In this webinar, Carlton Fields attorneys are joined by David Harrison of Midland Loan Services to discuss issues facing the industry, including continuing advances on lines of credit, nonmonetary defaults, pre-and post-bankruptcy issues, force majeure, due diligence, forbearance issues, and foreclosure issues.
Steve and Nick examine the trends behind the explosive growth enjoyed by the mobile gaming industry, as well as some of the legal and practical issues that come along with it. They then interview Brian Grayson, Founder and CEO of Lionheart Games, and talk about the differences in developing and publishing for the mobile market, […]
There are many obstacles and complexities that cannabis companies face in securing IP rights on their products. In this podcast, Carlton Fields intellectual property attorney Coy Stull discusses a pending patent infringement case involving two cannabis companies and the key takeaways for entities selling CBD products.
Scholastic esports programs have spread like wildfire throughout the country. Join Steve and Nick as they catalog the rapid rise of collegiate esports and discuss some of the legal issues that have come with it. Also hear from Tyler Schrodt, founder & CEO of the Electronic Gaming Federation, who shares some of the rewards and […]
The key to successful oral advocacy is effective preparation. In this podcast, Carlton Fields attorneys Gary Sasso, Peter Webster, and Christine Davis discuss the importance of mock oral arguments in preparing for oral arguments on appeal and in trial court proceedings.
The video game industry has undergone a seismic shift from a fixed-goods delivery model to one that instead treats games as a service. Join the LAN Party Lawyers as they discuss this industry shift, what it means for players and video game companies alike, and what game companies could do to appreciate the risks involved.
This episode explores the circumstances involved in a recent data breach involving the cannabis industry. We explore cybersecurity and data privacy issues that all cannabis companies need to consider, and provide practical cybersecurity tips that cannabis companies should consider to better protect their business.
With the introduction of the CCPA in January 2020, many other U.S. states have also begun to consider their own proposed data privacy legislation. In this podcast, Elizabeth Reilly from Fidelity National Financial joins Carlton Fields’ attorneys Jack Clabby, Joe Swanson, and Steve Blickensderfer as they answer real questions from real members of the American […]
Join Elizabeth Reilly from Fidelity National Financial and Carlton Fields’ attorneys Jack Clabby, Joe Swanson, and Steve Blickensderfer as they answer real questions from real members of the American Land Title Association on available tools and practical tips for companies as they work to comply with the CCPA.
The CCPA makes several key distinctions in how it defines service providers, covered businesses, and third parties. This podcast discusses some critical definitions in the CCPA as they apply to the land title industry, including how the CCPA applies to service providers or third parties and the definition of “sale” under the CCPA.
In this program, Elizabeth Reilly from Fidelity National Financial joins Carlton Fields’ attorneys Jack Clabby, Joe Swanson, and Steve Blickensderfer as they answer real questions from real members of the American Land Title Association on what the CCPA means for the land title industry.
Recorded live from Atlanta during DreamHack and the inaugural Esports Summit, join Steve and Nick as they discuss these esports events and interview Allie Young, founder, and CEO of Axis Replay and board member of the Atlanta Esports Alliance.
Attorney David Karp and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gilbert King, author of Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America, discuss the importance of access to historically significant grand jury records in the quest for truth and reconciliation in our criminal justice system. David wrote an amicus brief […]
In this program, Jack Clabby, Joe Swanson and Steve Blickensderfer give practical advice on the attorneys’ role in a data security incident response guide, which is a key document in preparing for California’s new data privacy law, the CCPA. Originally produced in American Bar Association Section of Litigation’s Sound Advice Podcast Series
On October 11, 2019, the California AG published its long-awaited proposed regulations to implement the CCPA. This podcast describes a few key points from those draft regulations, including as they relate to online privacy notices, verifying consumer requests, and financial incentive offerings. The full text of the notice of proposed rulemaking, the regulations, and the […]
In this podcast, cybersecurity attorney Jack Clabby discusses safety and risk management in data loss incidents with Mia Thomas, CPA, CGMA, Director of Learning for the FICPA.
The cannabis industry is rapidly expanding in the United States, with multiple jurisdictions and corporations seeking to accommodate the evolving cannabis market. Carlton Fields attorneys Kevin McCoy and Jennifer Tschetter discuss the emergence of cannabis as a billion-dollar, mainstream industry; explore its impact on corporate clients; and analyze the ever-evolving legal landscape in this space.
In this special episode recorded live on the floor of Guardian Con 2019 in Orlando, Steve and Nick interview Bennett Newsome, Full Sail University’s Esports Strategist and a partnered Twitch streamer. They discuss the challenges and rewards in collegiate esports, as well as the journey to realizing one’s dream on the largest streaming platform in […]
Smart private equity investors are increasingly building cybersecurity and privacy modules into their due diligence. Carlton Fields cyber attorneys Jack Clabby and Joe Swanson walk through a typical due diligence engagement for cyber and privacy, explain what they advise clients to look for and where to look for it, and detail what can go wrong […]
In this special post-season episode recorded live on the floor of Guardian Con 2019 in Orlando, Steve and Nick interview Slate Schwertner of 505 Games and Vida Starčević of Remedy Games. They discuss various issues facing game developers and publishers, including microtransactions, FTC influencer guidelines, and gender relations, as well as their new game Control, […]
Justin Wales and Michael Yaeger discuss what may happen when you are served with a subpoena from the SEC, or get approached by the Department of Justice, and what steps you should take in response. In the second half of the discussion, Justin and Michael focus on some issues in the crypto space.
Employment-related issues abound in esports and the video game industry. Join Steve and Nick in the last episode of Season One of the LAN Party Lawyers podcast as they discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the industry – from the problem of “crunch,” to esport player contracts. They are joined by entertainment lawyer […]
In this presentation excerpt, Appellate Shareholder Dean Morande shares some quick tips on summary judgments and judicial notice, including what standards need to be met, what needs to be on the record in order to win a summary judgment and ensure it is upheld on appeal, and how to get the evidence into the record.
Steve and Nick explore intellectual property rights issues in gaming and discuss recent cases involving alleged copyright and trademark infringement with intellectual property lawyer Gail Podolsky.
Join Steve and Nick as they discuss the spectacular rise of esports, as well as various ways companies are investing in esports. They are joined by startup and venture capital investor and advisor to the firm Adam Smith, who highlights some of the concerns unique to investing in esports and businesses in this space.
The FTC regulates endorsements and promotions by online influencers, including those in the gaming space. Join Steve and Nick as they discuss these guidelines as well as best practices for both influencers and companies behind the campaigns. They also interview First Amendment lawyer Justin Wales and discuss the guidelines’ impact on online speech.
In this episode of LAN Party Lawyers, Steve and Nick explain the Early Access model for releasing games, explore the legal and practical considerations that come with it, and debate its impact on the gaming industry.
Under the GDPR, businesses need to specify their basis for processing personal data, and the European Data Protection Board has recently released guidelines (2/2019) that take a narrow view of the “contract” basis for processing under Article 6(1)(b). Join Mike Yaeger and Steve Blickensderfer as they discuss these guidelines and how they affect compliance for […]
In this episode of LAN Party Lawyers, Steve and Nick discuss the state of the law on Net Neutrality, and the cases for and against it. They also explore its rarely-discussed impact on esports and the video game industry with professional streamer Kevin Murray (aka kmagic101), who offers valuable insight and a unique perspective on […]
