Dispute Resolution in Esports: Arbitration vs. Litigation
One of the most important, if least discussed, Constitutional rights in the United States is the right to file a lawsuit against other indiv
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Activision Blizzard's Mishandling of the end of the Heroes of the Storm Global Championship May
For those that haven't heard the news, Activision Blizzard announced yesterday that they are discontinuing the Heroes of the Storm Global...
Verbal Agreements and Detrimental Reliance: What Went Wrong with Iceberg Competitive Esports?
Oral vs written contracts, and the relationship between players, teams, and investors.
Valve Took the Correct Approach with the Artifact Leak
By ignoring the Artifact Closed Beta Leak, Valve cut off the oxygen to the situation and made it a non-event.
How not to Draft an Esports Contract - Dota 2 Edition
I'm going to draft more short posts on subjects germane to my website whenever I see topics of interest to share. Today I have a fun...
Creating an Esports Contract Template: Part 2
This is Part 2 in a multi-part series on the creation of an esports contract, and an extremely basic template to accompany the discussion.
Esports Law: Multi-Jurisdictional and Online Transactional Practice, and the Unauthorized Practice o
Esports is a global phenomenon. People from all over the world are associated with various organizations and teams--in fact, I'd hazard
Overwatch League: Boston Uprising Terminates Contract with Player DreamKazper After Sexual Misconduc
The Boston Uprising has terminated the contract of their DPS player Jonathan “DreamKazper” Sanchez after allegations of sexual misconduct
Legal Analysis of the Overwatch League Structure and the Code of Conduct: A Comparison Study
Wherein I discuss the Overwatch League Code of Conduct, the benefits of a Players' Union, and the overall contractual structure of the L
Creating an Esport Player Contract Template: Part 1
There is no such thing as a perfect template, especially when it comes to "talent contracts," a broad descriptive term that applie
