Esports Fantasy Contests: Where We've Been, And Where We're Going
The Journey From Athlete To Executive
Discussing Sports, Sneaker Culture and Diversity
The Current State of Web3 Gaming
The Future of Virtual Reality in Sports with Bob Tetiva, Founder & CEO, Sense Arena
Designing Video Games: The Artist’s Perspective, With Chris Perna, Digital Artist and Former Art Director at Epic Games
The Current State of Live Esports with Rebecca Longawa, Founder & President at Happy Warrior and Chief Operating Officer at Native Gaming
Welcome to the Major League: An In-House Counsel Perspective with Mandy Petrillo, Assistant General Counsel, Fenway Sports Group Boston
Emerging Technology Issues in the Music Industry with Aarash Darroodi, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Fender Musical Instruments
Splinterlands and Blockchain Gaming With Aggroed Lighthacker, CEO, Splinterlands
College Esports and Title IX With Jeffrey Levine, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Sport Business and Program Lead – Esport Business BSBA, Drexel University
Employment and Workplace Discrimination Issues In Esports With Ruth Rauls and Lisa Koblin
The Esports Trade Association With Megan Van Petten, Founder, ESTA
Peer-To-Peer Sports Betting Exchanges With Joe Caputi, Director of Compliance, Prophet Exchange
Worlds Collide: Traditional Sports & Technology With Hakeem Onafowokan, Vice President, Corporate Legal, Oklahoma City Thunder
College Sports, Video Games & the Right of Publicity With Guest Michael McCann of Sportico
Starting an Esports Franchise With Guests Brett Diamond and Annie Scott Riley of Version1 and the Minnesota ROKKR
Loot Boxes in Video Games (and Jordan vs. Kobe)
College Esports Programs: What You Need To Know
Counsel Ben Wanger discusses the 2024 Global Gaming Expo with Heath Renfroe from Fenix24 and Alexandra Bretschneider from Johnson Kendall Johnson....more
Join a panel of esports experts, moderated by the Bricker Graydon team, in a discussion of the complexities of launching a collegiate esports program. We’ll discuss both practical and legal challenges, Title IX and gender...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice chats with Jason Barclay, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Public Policy at PrizePricks. Jason explains how...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” hosts Darius Gambino and Angela de Cespedes from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice speak with Geoffrey Frid, Principal of The Frid Group. Geoff ties together his athletic...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” hosts Darius Gambino and Leah Leyendecker from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice have a conversation with Demeka Fields, Counsel – Global Sports Marketing at New Balance. The...more
Join Bricker Graydon’s Higher Education team for this free 1-hour webinar and discover the growing world of esports on campus. We’ll introduce attendees to the essentials of esports, review how esports is impacting higher...more
Beyond the glitz of Hollywood, Los Angeles has quickly emerged as a formidable player in the tech scene. A triad of eager startups, established industry leaders, and forward-thinking investors fosters a tech ecosystem that...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice sits down with Lloyd Meng, General Counsel and Head of Web3 Growth at Talon Esports. Lloyd reflects on his career...more
Unlike casual gaming, esports involves professional players, structured tournaments, and often large audiences, both online and in-person, akin to traditional sports events. With its own ecosystem of leagues, sponsors, and...more
Join Bricker Graydon’s Higher Education for this free 1-hour webinar and discover the growing world of esports on campus. We’ll introduce attendees to the essentials of esports, review how esports is impacting higher...more
On August 28, the CFPB issued a Consumer Advisory warning that it believes video game companies are targeting children for monetary gain. With 45.7 million U.S. children engaged in video gameplay, the agency is concerned...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
In recent years, the world of esports has transformed from a niche subculture of competitive video game players into a global phenomenon of international tournaments, attracting millions of fans and generating substantial...more
In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio Uribe speaks with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Legal Officer Oscar Alberto Suárez Bohorquez on the recently announced WIPO...more
In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning...more
A crackdown on online "pick'em"-style contests in Florida could be a sign of what's to come as state regulators struggle to keep up with the rapidly changing world of daily fantasy sports and legalized sports wagering....more
Introduction - Welcome to the second issue of The Scramble, presented by Wilson Sonsini’s Electronic Gaming Group. Wilson Sonsini has advised hundreds of clients throughout the gaming sector. The Scramble is an annual...more
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
On December 30, 2023, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned, with vetoes, Law No. 14,790, which regulates fixed-odds betting on sports in real or virtual events (e-sports). Law 14.790/2023 consolidated aspects...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
Host Mary O'Brien is joined by Wilson Sonsini technology transactions partner Gary Greenstein as she interviews SonyAI attorney and Wilson Sonsini alumna Tiffany Georgievski to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and the...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” hosts Darius Gambino and Brian Landry from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice talk to Bob Tetiva, Founder and CEO of Sense Arena, a virtual reality training platform for elite...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice chats with Chris Perna, Digital Artist and former Art Director at Epic Games. Chris explains how his lifelong love...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
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” hosts Darius Gambino and Leah Leyendecker from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice sit down with Rebecca Longawa to discuss live esports events such as Halo and Rocket...more