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Carlton Fields
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Two lawyers tackle cutting-edge topics at the intersection of video games, law, and business. Through debate, discussion, and interviews, LPL episodes explore issues facing the fast-paced gaming industry. No aimbots allowed. Connect at lanpartylawyers.com

  1. 03/08/2021

    [S3E1] Wanna Bet? Gambling in Esports

    Join Steve as he welcomes back Nick Brown as a contributor to discuss the intricacies of betting on esports from a legal perspective. In this episode, they explain the laws that regulate esports gambling, highlight some of the regulatory challenges facing esports gambling, and identify some risks inherent in the process.

    27 min

  2. 04/17/2020

    [S2E8] Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe: Trade Secrets in Video Games and Esports

    Steve, Nick, and new player Charles explore how trade secrets impact the video game industry. They explain how trade secrets work, discuss recent esports litigation over trade secrets, and share some best practices for protecting trade secrets.

    41 min

  3. 04/16/2020

    [S2E7] Red Tape Redemption: Global Regulation of Video Games

    Join Steve and Nick as they dive into the complex and conflicting world of global video game regulations. They discuss various countries’ approaches to regulation, provide tips on how to enter coveted foreign markets, and peer into the future of video game and esports regulations in the United States and abroad.

    41 min

  4. 04/15/2020

    [S2E6] A Moment with the Misfits: Legal Issues Facing Top Esports Teams

    In this episode, Steve and Nick interview John Kracum, a former lawyer and current vice president of Misfits Gaming Group, about the wide array of legal issues facing today’s top esports teams.

    1h 17m

  5. 04/08/2020

    [S2E5] Doubling Down on Loot Boxes

    Since Steve and Nick first explored the issue of loot boxes on this podcast, the world has taken note, and the loot box debate has exploded. In this episode, we cover the ensuing twists and turns in the loot box saga and explain how their treatment and regulation have developed on a global scale.

    31 min

  6. 03/25/2020

    [S2E4] Expect the Unexpected: Coronavirus Cancels Esports and Gaming Events, Almost

    Steve and Nick discuss contractual considerations facing many esports and video game companies canceling scheduled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They explain the importance of force majeure clauses in contracts, common-law defenses, and how some companies have shifted to offering digital events.

    22 min

  7. 03/12/2020

    [S2E3] The Next Frontier: Legal and Practical Issues That Surround Mobile Gaming

    Steve and Nick examine the trends behind the explosive growth enjoyed by the mobile gaming industry, as well as some of the legal and practical issues that come along with it. They then interview Brian Grayson, Founder and CEO of Lionheart Games, and talk about the differences in developing and publishing for the mobile market, […]

    54 min

  8. 02/26/2020

    [S2E2] Collegiate Esports 101: Trends & Legal Issues

    Scholastic esports programs have spread like wildfire throughout the country. Join Steve and Nick as they catalog the rapid rise of collegiate esports and discuss some of the legal issues that have come with it. Also hear from Tyler Schrodt, founder & CEO of the Electronic Gaming Federation, who shares some of the rewards and […]

    50 min
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Two lawyers tackle cutting-edge topics at the intersection of video games, law, and business. Through debate, discussion, and interviews, LPL episodes explore issues facing the fast-paced gaming industry. No aimbots allowed. Connect at lanpartylawyers.com

Information

  • Creator
    Carlton Fields
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2019 Carlton Fields, P.A.
  • Show Website
    LAN Party Lawyers