Be sure to listen to our latest podcast on fair use, copyright, and streaming! Adam Gertz and Harris Peskin for democracy managed to get this thing recorded right before the Smash news broke. open.spotify.com/show/0yuISCsFv…

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Marvel Snap should get some sort of award from all newborn Dads. Does that exist?

Being an entertainment lawyer and having to review a 55 page commercial property lease is like when I ran track in high school and had to work out with the distance runners for the day.

I'm excited to be going back to GDC later this month! If you are around and want to grab a drink, a coffee, a tea, a snack, or just some non food-based conversation, please reach out!

Very proud of the work @morrisonrothman has done in combatting this garbage. Hope to continue the good fight. wired.com/story/deepfake…

Join Content Creation & Esports Bar Association and Nixon Peabody LLP later this month for a CLE on esports and antitrust. Will be a great discussion about the future! Register here: lnkd.in/gMxf7b6Y. Can't join in person? Then sign-up to receive the recording: lnkd.in/gvTGDGsa.

My friend’s dog. Anyone in LA that can help it’s appreciated!

We still have some spots open for the mixer the EBA is hosting this Saturday at Dreamhack Dallas! Invite is open to all EBA Members + esports/gaming industry professionals! Please DM for the registration link! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Twitch not doing itself any favors with this one.

Creators, DON'T agree to brand agency non-circumvention language (where you can only work with certain brands via that agency), particularly if there is a penalty clause. You are responsible for the activation, not preserving the relationship between the agency and their clients

By popular demand early bird pricing for the EBA conference has been extended until Friday September 15th! Register now to get the discounted rate! eventbrite.com/e/2023-esports…

Music law can be incredibly complex, particularly in games. This should be an incredibly panel and I would highly recommend to anyone interested in the space!

If any talent agency asks you for 30% revenue from anything that’s a bad talent agency

An incredibly creative and hilarious short film by my good friend @iannbeckman. Definitely check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=Q6dEJs…

I got my start in the games industry by helping developers for free, and the community has always had our back in return. My entire team wants to give back how we can during these difficult times, so we are offering FREE help for anyone who needs any of the following:

Adopt Me is in Happy Meals! It has truly been an honor to work with the incredible team at Uplift Games 🦋 over the years and watch Adopt Me! become one of the most popular brands in the world. So excited for this and everything else to come! allears.net/2024/01/23/mcd…

Looking forward to a great conversation with UEFN, Roblox, and other UGC creators! Thanks to Trent and Ben Sarraille for their brilliant work in the space and for putting this on!

Had a great time with this today, particularly discussing the very good question from participants. Thanks to Trent and Ben for putting this on and looking forward to more!

Here is a secret PRO LEGAL TIP. If your lawyer puts “the” before the company you are talking about, you will lose your case. “Oh, you’re developing a game on the Roblox? Your show is on the Netflix? The song was on the Spotify?” Pack a bag now, you’re going straight to jail.