LGJ: Mo’ Madden Madness
This week on the now trendy and abbreviated ‘LGJ,’* we talk about Madden and the right of publicity. Read on! *That’s Law of the Game on Joystiq, for the more traditional readers. Disclaimer The...
View ArticleLGJ: The Flash game quandry
This week’s LGJ looks at the right of publicity vs. free speech in the context of Flash games. Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary on legal...
View ArticleLGJ: Come As Your Avatar, Smells Like Lawsuit? Nevermind
In the latest LGJ, a discussion of the right of publicity as it relates to the Kurt Cobain in Guitar Hero 5 dust up. Read on! Disclaimer The content of this blog is not legal advice. It only...
View ArticleThings to Watch for in 2012: O’Bannon v. NCAA
Here at Law of the Game, both Mark and myself are big college sports fans, particularly of the burnt orange and white. (Hook ‘em!) For those of you out there with similar obsessions, you have probably...
View ArticleCould Trolling Land You in Court? Dallas Law Firm Sues To Find Out.
One of the hallmarks of the internet has been the ability to remain relatively anonymous. This anonymity is not absolute, but if you are reasonably tech-savvy, there are ways to broadcast your views...
View ArticleTween Pop Stars, Cartoon Animals, Parody, and the Right of Publicity
At Law of the Game, we pride ourselves on being fans of popular culture, games, and terrible puns. Imagine our glee when the following story emerged. Justin Bieber’s legal team is embroiled in a...
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