Activision Blizzard Inc. finds itself entangled in a legal maelstrom as top players of its flagship video game Call of Duty allege an unlawful monopoly over professional leagues and tournaments. Filed in a Los Angeles federal...more
Initially, tracking systems were employed to monitor the private jet usage of celebrities like Taylor Swift. Now, similar scrutiny will extend to executives who utilize business aircraft for personal purposes while claiming...more
3/4/2024
/ Audits ,
Aviation Industry ,
Bonus Depreciation ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Executives ,
Excise Tax ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
IRS ,
Personal Use ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Liability ,
Wealth Management
Last year, the New York Knicks initiated formal legal proceedings against the Toronto Raptors and several affiliated coaches, alleging the illicit procurement of sensitive materials. The Knicks claimed that Ikechukwu Azotam,...more
To quote a popular singer from our college days, David Gray, “it’s all over bar the shoutin’” for the NCAA, colleges, and TV networks taking advantage of college athletes. Whether it’s further litigation, federal legislation,...more
Gaming publishers wield the authority to establish competition and tournament guidelines for their games, shaping the landscape of esports events. This influence is particularly evident in Nintendo’s approach to Super Smash...more
LEGALIZATION OF SPORTS BETTING IN OHIO -
On January 1, 2023, sports betting became legal in the state of Ohio for those 21 years or older and physically present within the state. HB 29 allows for wagering on any...more
Mixed-use developments blending college football and esports create thriving communities that combine tradition and innovation, making them attractive for both businesses and colleges.
These community-driven environments...more
As an esports, primarily digital, brand you’ve now taken the proper steps to protect the company’s intellectual property (IP) through registering and proper protections around trade secrets. Now, what happens if you still...more
As we’ve previously discussed, rapidly evolving industries like gaming and esports are exciting spaces to foster innovation and creativity. However, it’s important that individuals and companies take the necessary steps and...more
Quickly evolving industries, like gaming and esports, are exciting spaces and foster innovation. However, those innovators could be doing all the heavy lifting only for others to exploit their hard work if they’re not careful...more
The pandemic provided many people opportunities for their first interaction with esports. From virtual Formula One races to Premier League stars competing in FIFA, COVID-19 made the world take notice about competitive game...more
Over the course of one year, the number of companies working on the metaverse grew from 200 in July 2021 to more than 500 now, according to a report by market researcher, Newzoo. This may be news to some who thought that Meta...more
Riot Games’ (Riot) team-based, first-person-shooter game, Valorant, has received mixed emotions upon its announcement that it will monitor the game’s voice chat. Team-games especially benefit from players being able to...more
7/7/2022
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyberbullying ,
Gaming ,
Harassment ,
Internet Privacy ,
Online Gaming ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Right to Privacy ,
Risk Management ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
Terms of Service ,
Vulnerability Assessments
By now, news has broken about The Ohio State University and its official registration of a trademark for the word “THE”. This comes after a nearly three-year battle to clinch legal branding access to a word that’s deeply...more
THE GROWTH OF NFTS -
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) had their best year ever in 2021. Although the concept of NFTs dates back to 2015, they’re now a mainstream phenomenon with big name brands—such as Asics and...more
At this point, it is impossible to escape hearing about or experiencing the supply chain crisis grabbing headlines and impacting businesses – and families – across the globe. This issue has attracted the attention of the...more
1/7/2022
/ Business Disruption ,
Contract Terms ,
Doing Business ,
Goods or Services ,
Imports ,
Innovative Technology ,
Inventory ,
Manufacturers ,
Price Inflation ,
Retail Market ,
Suppliers ,
Supply and Demand ,
Supply Chain ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Warranties