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Esports and the Law is a quarterly publication featuring news, case summaries, articles and strategies concerning esports and the law. This issue features the following articles: Building Trust Through Process: How New Arbitration Models May Signal Legal Maturation in Esports WIPO’s Oscar Suarez...
Welcome to Episode No. 1 of “ The Legal Hack” Podcast. 🎙️ Three attorneys—Yira Santiago, Teresita Chávez, and Francelina Perdomo—break down the legal changes in the music industry: contracts, rights, trademarks, and everything an artist should know before — and after — signing a record deal.
Saul Ewing's Intellectual Property attorneys hosted a half-day virtual conference that addressed the following trends and challenges affecting businesses and innovators nationwide: Learning how to combat brand impersonation and cyber fraud with legal tools, cybersecurity measures, and cross-industry...
On March 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a civil money penalty (“CMP”) of $200,000 against Oregon Health & Science University (“OHSU”) for failing to provide a patient’s personal representative with timely access to medical...
Esports and the Law is a quarterly publication featuring news, case summaries, articles and strategies concerning esports and the law. This issue features the following articles: Epic Games Sues Player for Cheating In Fortnite by Michael Pollock Predictions for Esports in 2025: Legal Considerations...
On February 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $1.5 million civil money penalty (CMP) against Warby Parker, Inc. (WP). WP is a manufacturer and online retailer of prescription and non-prescription eyewear. The CMP was finalized...
Esports and the Law is a quarterly publication featuring news, case summaries, articles and strategies concerning esports and the law. This issue features the following articles: Unpacking Employment Classifications: Insights for Esports Players from the Beast Games Lawsuit by Chris Klein Esports...
On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a $90,000 settlement with Bryan County Ambulance Authority (“BCAA”), a provider of emergency medical services in Oklahoma, concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance...
On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a $500,000 settlement with Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota (“PSA”) concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (...
On October 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a civil monetary penalty (“CMP”) of $70,000 against a solo dental practice that provides family dental care, Gums Dental Care, LLC (“GDC”), based on a complaint that GDC failed to...
In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced the imposition of a civil monetary payment against Providence Medical Institute (“PMI”), a large medical practice based in Southern California with 275 providers who work in 35...
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice chats with Jason Barclay, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Public Policy at PrizePricks. Jason explains how PrizePicks’ daily fantasy sports contests, in which fans make predictions around...
With fall sports in full swing, it may be easy to miss the fact that the NCAA has also been busy competing in the courtroom. On the same day that a federal judge in California preliminarily approved a $2.78 billion settlement permitting college athletes to apply for payment for their on-field...
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” hosts Darius Gambino and Angela de Cespedes from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice speak with Geoffrey Frid, Principal of The Frid Group. Geoff ties together his athletic career, interest in real estate from childhood, and business helping athletes...
In late September 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a settlement with Cascade Eye and Skin Centers, P.C., a health care provider in the state of Washington (“CESC”), concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance...
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice have a conversation with Demeka Fields, Counsel – Global Sports Marketing at New Balance. The group chats about New Balance sneaker models and sponsored athletes, as well as the brand’s...
Unlike casual gaming, esports involves professional players, structured tournaments, and often large audiences, both online and in-person, akin to traditional sports events. With its own ecosystem of leagues, sponsors, and media coverage, esports has evolved into a global phenomenon, drawing...
Play By The Rules: Esports Betting and Gambling This session addresses legal considerations for esports betting and gambling. Topics will cover responsible gambling practices, protection of minors, and measures to combat match-fixing and illicit activities. The discussion will provide insights into...