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[S3E1] Wanna Bet? Gambling in Esports Mar 08, 2021

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Join Steve as he welcomes back Nick Brown as a contributor to discuss the intricacies of betting on esports from a legal perspective. In this episode, they explain the laws that regulate esports gambling, highlight some of the regulatory challenges facing esports gambling, and identify some risks inherent in the process.

[S2E8] Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe: Trade Secrets in Video Games and Esports Apr 17, 2020

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Steve, Nick, and new player Charles explore how trade secrets impact the video game industry. They explain how trade secrets work, discuss recent esports litigation over trade secrets, and share some best practices for protecting trade secrets.

[S2E7] Red Tape Redemption: Global Regulation of Video Games Apr 16, 2020

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Join Steve and Nick as they dive into the complex and conflicting world of global video game regulations. They discuss various countries’ approaches to regulation, provide tips on how to enter coveted foreign markets, and peer into the future of video game and esports regulations in the United States and abroad.

[S2E6] A Moment with the Misfits: Legal Issues Facing Top Esports Teams Apr 15, 2020

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In this episode, Steve and Nick interview John Kracum, a former lawyer and current vice president of Misfits Gaming Group, about the wide array of legal issues facing today’s top esports teams.

[S2E5] Doubling Down on Loot Boxes Apr 08, 2020

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Since Steve and Nick first explored the issue of loot boxes on this podcast, the world has taken note, and the loot box debate has exploded. In this episode, we cover the ensuing twists and turns in the loot box saga and explain how their treatment and regulation have developed on a global scale.

[S2E4] Expect the Unexpected: Coronavirus Cancels Esports and Gaming Events, Almost Mar 25, 2020

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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.

[S2E3] The Next Frontier: Legal and Practical Issues That Surround Mobile Gaming Mar 12, 2020

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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, […]

[S2E2] Collegiate Esports 101: Trends & Legal Issues Feb 26, 2020

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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 […]

[S2E1] You’ve Been Served: The Legal Effects of Games as a Service (GaaS) Feb 11, 2020

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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.

[SPECIAL] Live from DreamHack and the Atlanta Esports Summit Nov 22, 2019

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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.

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