Once upon a time, the idea of an athlete mother (let alone the concept of a sport-specific maternity policy!) was an alien concept in the world of elite sport. The narrative was that motherhood was somehow fundamentally incompatible with being
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The Rise of Generative AI in Gaming and Its Legal Challenges (Part 1)
Part 1: The Impact of Generative AI and the Contractual Consequences
The Emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence
In the dynamic world of games, Generative Artificial Intelligence (“GenAI“) – AI that creates content like images, texts, or sounds – is set
We’re talking about cryptoassets and NFTs again: the Culture, Media and Sport Committee reports on the risks to sport and culture
Blockchain and cryptoassets; a reminder
A blockchain, a decentralised distributed ledger technology allowing for transparent, immutable data recording, is the means by which cryptoassets can be transferred, stored or traded electronically.
Cryptoassets can refer to NFTs, a data entry stored
Women’s Sport Series: What next for women in esports
What progress has been made?
It is well-known that esports has traditionally been considered a male dominated industry, with videogames often targeted at a young male demographic. However, that is changing and progress is being made in the right direction.
European Commission consults on payments for recorded music played in the EU
Background
In September 2020, the CJEU held that the right to equitable remuneration for music producers and performers under Article 8(2) of the Rental and Lending Rights Directive (“RLR Directive”), extends to non-EU performers and producers, whenever their recordings are
Self-Regulation for Loot Boxes: Is it a Gamble?
Loot boxes: what are they and why are they so controversial?
You may be familiar with the rush of satisfaction that comes from popping open a virtual treasure chest and being rewarded with an uncommon, rare or even legendary item
ASA bans mobile game listings for failing to disclose presence of loot boxes
Background
Hutch Games Ltd operates two mobile app games, one called Rebel Racing and another called F1 Clash – Car Racing Manager. The former allows players to customise their cars, race other players and compete in tournaments; whilst the latter
Women’s Sport Series – Former Lioness Karen Carney’s Review of Women’s Football
We are in a pivotal moment for women’s football; the Lionesses historic win in UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 and their fantastic run during the FIFA World Cup 2023 has highlighted the growing interest and opportunities in the sport. In light
Ireland – the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 – Hot Topics: Children & Advertising
A recent report by the Institute of Public Health, in conjunction with TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland, has published findings that more than one-in-five (22.9%) of 16-year olds in Ireland have gambled money in the last 12 months, with boys
Women’s Sport Series: All to play for – Investment into women’s sport
Barclays’ sponsorship of women’s football is a prime example of investing into women’s sport for both the present and the future: from 2022, Barclays committed to invest more than £30 million into women’s football including sponsoring the elite level of