THE LAWS OF ESPORTS

Oral vs written contracts, and the relationship between players, teams, and investors.

Wherein I discuss the Overwatch League Code of Conduct, the benefits of a Players' Union, and the overall contractual structure of the League.

Author's note:  I drafted this awhile ago, and forgot to hit publish.  Whoops! I hope it is still of some interest to the public.  

Earlier this year, ESPN reported that the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the NCAA, has begun internal discuss ab...

The Pros and Cons of Academy Teams in Esports

What happens when a player in one state or country enters into a playing contractual agreement with a team organization located in another state or country?  Well, hopefully they've drafted a comprehensive contract that addresses this issue through choice of law an...

A discussion of the major players in esports, and how they interact with one another.