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Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets “Meme Stock” Revolution: A Stock Market Game-Changer

1000 648 David Hoppe

On February 16, 2021, Keith Gill, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services were slapped with a class action lawsuit by Christian Iovin, as the named plaintiff, represented…

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Setting the Stage for Epic v. Apple Trial Drama

1000 648 David Hoppe

With the curtain about to rise for the climax of Epic Games’ landmark lawsuit against Apple, here is a recap of the litigants, issues, current state of play, and what…

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GLVM: How can Copyright and Trademark Cover the Same Rights?

1000 648 David Hoppe

Is it possible for the same IP to have both copyright and trademark protection? And how can that be an advantage?

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The Impact of PASPA’s Repeal on Sports Betting

1000 648 David Hoppe

It has been nearly three years since the US Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Provision Act of 1992 (PASPA), which made it illegal for states (Nevada…

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UK Studies May Determine Future of Real Money Gaming

1000 648 David Hoppe

Early in 2020, the British government introduced sweeping reforms to regulate real money games in the UK. Deeming existing laws to be antiquated and unsuitable for the digital age, the…

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Esports Law Continues to Evolve

1024 664 David Hoppe

Esports differ from other professional sports in several significant ways, but one of the most notable from a legal point of view is that the games have owners. No one…

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Would a Biden Administration Seek to Regulate Video Game Violence?

1000 648 David Hoppe

Parents, educators, psychologists, politicians, and creators long have debated the effects of violent movies, television, and other forms of entertainment. Many popular video games, for example, challenge players to kill…

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Epic v. Apple update

Ruling Maintains Epic v. Apple Status Quo for Trial

1000 648 David Hoppe

As expected, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled on Epic’s motion for a preliminary injunction as she did on the temporary restraining order last month, maintaining for now the status…

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ESIC Bans Counter-Strike Coaches in Cheating Probe

1000 648 David Hoppe

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has issued sanctions against 37 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) coaches, banning them from tournament play for five to 36 months. According to the announcement, the…

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EA Takes Heat for Advertising FIFA Loot Boxes in Kids’ Catalog

1000 648 David Hoppe

Some gamers and parents were distressed to find an EA advertisement for FIFA loot boxes in a UK toy catalog. The advert was placed in an in-store catalog for Smyths…

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