Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%
Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.
An Update for Practitioners on Social Gaming
The marriage of digital media and entertainment content has grown to include a range of possibilities and issues that entertainment law practitioners may encounter. The boom in social gaming is one of these.
Millions worldwide are flocking to online casino-style gaming sites that feature all the interactive flash that Silicon Valley designers can conjure. They can spin the wheels on virtual slot machines, play Texas Hold 'Em at a table of high-rolling avatars or double down on a hot blackjack hand. The only thing they can't do is cash out their winnings. Internet gambling is still illegal in California and most other states, so online gamers play instead for virtual chips, points, tokens or just the pride of seeing their names on a leader board. Meanwhile, site operators and developers like Zynga Inc., Electronic Arts Inc. and International Gaming Technology are reaping, or at least dreaming of, the big payouts.
This premium content is locked for Entertainment Law & Finance subscribers only
ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN ENTERTAINMENT LAW.
- Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
- Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
- Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts
Already a have an account? Sign In Now Log In Now
For enterprise-wide or corporate acess, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or 877-256-2473
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.