Nevada has passed a pro-blockchain law that recognizes blockchain technology as a type of electronic record for the purposes of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and prohibits taxation and regulations regarding the use and implementation of blockchain technology.
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Game Counsel, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal issues at the intersection of gaming, technology, and intellectual property. The blog covers topics such as regulatory developments affecting social casino sweepstakes, legal challenges related to AI and voice cloning, copyright and licensing frameworks for AI training, and legislative efforts addressing digital replicas and deepfakes. It also addresses enforcement actions by state authorities against online gaming platforms and explores the evolving legal landscape for gaming companies, content creators, and technology developers. The blog provides insights into privacy, consumer protection, and intellectual property rights as they relate to the gaming and AI industries.
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Vermont Becomes Second State to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports in 2017
By Mark Patrick
On Thursday, June 8th, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into a law a bill that legalizes and regulates the operation of paid-entry fantasy sports contests within the state. Vermont is at least the eleventh state to pass a bill legalizing…
100 Million Reasons For Open Source Compliance
By James Gatto
CoKinetic Systems Corporation filed suit against Panasonic Avionics Corporation, seeking damages in excess of $100 million, in part, for violation of the GPL v2 open source license. CoKinetic alleged that Panasonic blocked competitors from having the ability to develop software…
The Kardashians Can’t Keep Up With Copyright Law
Khloe Kardashian is the latest Kardashian to find herself in court over her activities on social media. The youngest Kardashian sister was sued by a photographer for copyright infringement in Xposure Photos UK Ltd v Khloe Kardashian et al, 2:17-CV-3088…
Horseracing-based Fantasy Sports Game Found Illegal
By James Gatto
Important Open Source Ruling Confirms Enforceability of Dual-Licensing and Breach of GPL for Failing to Distribute Source Code
By Hean L. Koo & James Gatto
A recent federal district court decision denied a motion to dismiss a complaint brought by Artifex Software Inc. (“Artifex”) for breach of contract and copyright infringement claims against Defendant Hancom, Inc. based on breach of an open source software license.…
AR Game Maker Launches First Amendment Challenge
By James Gatto
Candy Lab AR, makers of the augmented reality poker game Texas Rope ‘Em, sued Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, over an ordinance alleged to be violating the First Amendment. The ordinance states: “Permits shall be required before any company may introduce a…
Brands Beware!!!! FTC Scrutinizing Influencer Posts for Compliance with Endorsement Guides
By Ted Max
In response to a petition from a coalition of consumer groups last year complaining about the need for disclosures by social media influencers, the FTC recently announced on April 19, 2017 that it had issued more than ninety letters reminding…
SNAP IPO Debuts On NYSE
SNAP Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, went public yesterday with a valuation of approximately $33.4 billion. The Company raised $3.4 billion at $17 per share, and is now trading well above the IPO price. While SNAP has reported growing revenues…
Don’t Game Your Players with False Advertising
By James Gatto
Advertising for new games can present some troublesome legal issues, if due care is not taken. A recently concluded matter in the UK highlights an example of the potential issues. Hello Games was investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA),…