Search
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...
The rise of dupes and counterfeits in influencer marketing highlights the need for transparency and vigilance. As companies like Amazon and Nike aggressively pursue legal action, influencers and brands must prioritize ethical practices to protect their reputations and avoid legal pitfalls. This...
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) lacks the authority to impose rules on broadband internet and mobile broadband providers, according to a recent ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The ruling effectively ends the fight over Net Neutrality rules, which...
With the process for requesting Director Review formally codified as of October 31, 2024, the evolving landscape of intellectual property law continues to be shaped by another avenue of decision-making from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Among the developments in the second...
Each month, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) General Counsel Ira Shepard provides an overview of several labor and employment law cases and regulatory actions with implications for the higher ed workplace. Read on for the latest from Ira.
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...
Minneapolis Litigation Partner and Appellate Group Co-Chair Katie Barrett Wiik served as a Co-Editor of the 2024 edition of the Eighth Circuit Practice Manual, published by Minnesota CLE. This publication is designed to be a primary resource for attorneys representing clients in its namesake...
On Oct. 16, the New York Department of Financial Services issued guidance and strategies for addressing cybersecurity risks arising from advancements in artificial intelligence. While AI technology has, in many cases, positively affected businesses, it has also opened the door to a myriad of...
In May 2022, a jury in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia awarded Appian Corp. (apian) in excess of $2 billion in damages from Pegasystems, Inc. (Pegasystems) for misappropriating Appian’s trade secrets in violation of the Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act (VUTSA). This award was the...
The legal cannabis landscape has rapidly evolved, particularly in states like Delaware, which legalized medical marijuana in 2011 and recreational use in 2023. However, the complexities of cannabis law become more pronounced in the context of bankruptcy.
In 2022, The Kroger Co., one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S., announced its intention to merge with rival Albertsons Cos. Inc. in a $24.6 billion deal. Kroger and Albertsons claim that the merger will lower consumer prices and improve efficiency while creating a combined entity better...