This week, we talk about lawsuits between players. A new Craigslist-based verdict puts a serious damper on many possible avenues. Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary on legal issues, and … Continue reading
News reports have come out that China has both defined ‘virtual currency’ and barred the use of that currency for purchase of real world goods. In theory, this is to combat certain underground uses of vitrual money by limiting their … Continue reading
I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that the big debate between Jack Thompson and me is this coming Saturday, July 4, 2009, at 4 pm in Dallas, TX, at the ScrewAttack Gaming Convention. The convention is … Continue reading
It’s been on the major news sites that a class action has been levied against SquareEnix for fees associated with Final Fantasy XI, the company’s MMORPG. However, there’s more to it if you look at the filing posted by GamePolitics. … Continue reading
On this week’s LGJ, a discussion of the RIAA’s recent victory and what it may mean for statutory damages across the board. Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary on legal … Continue reading
Does the game industry have some reasons to worry about anti-trust? Perhaps. Check out this week’s LGJ to learn more. Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary on legal issues, and … Continue reading
First, I wanted to let everyone know that video from the Play-Machinima-Law conference at Stanford Law School is now available online. For those looking to view the panel I was on, here is the direct link. Second, some of you … Continue reading
In what’s becoming a bit of an E3 tradition, the latest LGJ talks a little more about the non-disclosure agreement, and some of its shortcomings.Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary … Continue reading
For those of you who want to catch “The Debate of the Century” and haven’t purchased your SGC tickets yet, I wanted to remind you that you only have until June 19 to purchase pre-sale tickets at $40. After that, … Continue reading
A few months back I posted a link to a gold farming study by Myke Sanders, a fellow Dallas IGDA board member. Well, Myke just forwarded me his new article on the use of virtual worlds for money laundering. A … Continue reading
