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Justin M. Jacobson, Esq.

Lecture: Talent Contracts & NIL Matters for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators (Shawnee Game Conference 2023)

March 15, 2023 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently hosted a lecture, “Talent Contracts and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Matters for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators” as part of Shawnee State University’s Shawnee Game Conference 2023. This presentation explored and provided analysis on several legal common contract clauses and provisions […]
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Interview: FTW with Imad Khan – Overwatch League vs. Activision Blizzard (Dot Esports)

January 25, 2023 – New York, NY – FTW with Imad Khan on Dot Esports interviewed Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. The podcast centered on the current Overwatch League (OWL) vs. Activision-Blizzard dispute related to esports league franchise fees. He discussed the potential legal issues related to the on-going dispute, including potential jurisdictional and contract provision […]
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Lecture: Legal Matters for Professional Gamers & Streamers (IndieGameBusiness Sessions December 2022)

December 7, 2022 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently lectured on “Legal Matters for Professional Gamers & Streamers” as part of the 2023 IndieGameBusiness Sessions. This presentation explored the several legal matters that competitive esports players, streamers and content creators should be aware of. This session focused on intellectual property law protections […]
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What are DMCA Takedown Notices and Takedown Counter-Notices?

What are DMCA Takedown Notices and Takedown Counter-Notices?By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. What is the DMCA? The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was passed by U.S. Congress to combat copyright infringement in today’s digital content age. This law applied existing United States copyright law to digital mediums and content distributors as well as created a […]
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