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Saul Ewing LLP

Emerging Technology Issues in the Music Industry with Aarash Darroodi, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Fender Musical...

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In the season premiere of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice talks with Aarash Darroodi, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Fender Musical Instruments. ...more

Morgan Lewis

Esports: The Year in Review and a Look Ahead

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As the second year of the pandemic comes to a close, esports—competitive organized video gaming—continue to see viewership and revenue growth in a way that traditional sports have not. Esports viewership is expected to reach...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Practical Considerations for Reviewing Entertainment Agreements in M&A Transactions

With content distribution methods evolving rapidly, major players within the entertainment industry are looking to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a means to strengthen their position and maintain market share. Industry...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Esports Media Rights - Fall 2021

[co-authors: Zyie Lin and Cole Smith, FTI Consulting, Inc.] It is no secret that the popularity of both professional and amateur esports and gaming has exploded over the last 18 months – despite (and, perhaps, in part...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nevada Moves to Create Esports Commission

The State of Nevada has taken to the initials steps to create an official commission governing esports with the introduction of Senate Bill 165, and its subsequent discussion in a hearing of the Nevada Senate Judiciary...more

Stinson LLP

A Victory for DFS and the "Predominate Factor Test"

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On April 16, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court officially adopted the "predominate factor test" and ruled in Dew-Becker v. Wu (2020 IL 124472) that daily fantasy sports (DFS) are, in fact, games of skill, and therefore...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

It’s Groundhog Day: Esports Confronts Another #MeToo Moment

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Amidst the coronavirus pandemic that has disrupted traditional sports and the entertainment industry, esports and the broader video gaming industry seem to have barely missed a beat, perhaps even growing, as a world in...more

Mintz

The Thrill of a Visa, the Agony of Denial: Visa Challenges for the Esports Athlete

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For the most prestigious players, video games are more than just an entertaining pastime, but a source of livelihood. Competitive video games played at a professional level are known as esports; these consist of both single...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Esports Insights and Trends - April 2018

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Leveraging its long history and extensive experience in all aspects of the sports arena, the Foley Sports Industry Team is actively immersed in the booming esports industry. Our Esports Insights and Trends will be a recurring...more

Hogan Lovells

Gearing up for e-sport: Seizing opportunities and tackling legal issues

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On 27 March, Partner Eugene Low and Associate Arthur Ng from our Hong Kong office gave a presentation on e-sports at a reception event organized by the Association of Corporate Counsel, Hong Kong. ...more

Brooks Pierce

The Business of Being a Pro Gamer: Four Ways to Protect Your Value

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In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, how you invest your resources is a crucial part of a team’s winning strategy. Players must decide what utility to buy, when to upgrade, when to resort back to pistols to save up for future...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Esports Insights and Trends - January 2018

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Leveraging its long history and extensive experience in all aspects of the sports arena, the Foley Sports Industry Team is actively immersed in the booming esports industry. Our Esports Insights and Trends will be a recurring...more

Stinson LLP

Withholding Evidence In sports Labor dsputes: What eSports can learn from Brady and Elliot? - Questions of Fundamental Fairness...

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For the uninitiated, eSports, is a professional sports league connected to video games, and is one of the fastest growing sports markets. While some chuckle at the growth of eSports, others are taking notice of the industry's...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

eSports League Expands with Addition of NFL Owners and Cloud9

Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch League gained two new teams this month as Stan and Josh Kroenke, owners of the Los Angeles Rams and numerous other professional sports franchises, and Jack Etienne, founder and CEO of American...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt Digital - January 2017

How a $300 million eSports Deal Could Change Traditional Sports Distribution - In December, Riot Games agreed to a seven year, $300 million deal with BAMTech, giving the digital distribution company exclusive rights to...more

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