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eSports Raise Labor Law Issues for Teams and Players

The preference of the parties involved, even if reduced to writing, is rarely determinative of employment status. Instead, the specifics of the relationship will govern.

6 minute read January 01, 2018 at 12:05 AM
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Brian D. Murphy
eSports Raise Labor Law Issues for Teams and Players

ESports is a dynamic and growing industry consisting of professional videogame players who compete in tournaments or leagues that draw an estimated global audience of 150 million people. Some predict the industry will generate over $1 billion in global revenue within three years.

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