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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.

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 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 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...

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...

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: Letter from the Editor: End of the Esports Winter? by Darius Gambino Under the Influence: The Legal Implications of Dark...

On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a civil monetary penalty of $115,200 against American Medical Response (“AMR”) based on a complaint that AMR failed to provide a patient with timely access to their medical records...

Name, image and likeness rights remain a hot issue, with third parties pushing new opportunities for student athlete compensation as the National Collegiate Athletics Association struggles to keep pace. The college sports landscape has transformed rapidly since public support for student athletes...

On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office For Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a $950,000 settlement with Heritage Valley Health System (“Heritage Valley”) and a three-year Corrective Action Plan (“CAP”). What You Need to Know: HIPAA Security Rule (and Privacy...