Why aren’t women participating in Formula 1?
The last woman to take part in a Grand Prix weekend was Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin’s driver ambassador, who drove 26 laps of the Hungaroring racetrack in Budapest this year. Hawkins became the
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The Rise of Generative AI in Gaming and Its Legal Challenges (Part 2)
Read the first part in this series here.
How does GenAI in games impact Intellectual Property?
a) What do developers need to consider when creating their own GenAI Tools for Games?
When creating their own GenAI tools, developers must…
Bouncing Back – Maternity Policies For Elite Athletes
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…
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…