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CLE Lecture: Legal Issues for Influencers, Streamers, and Content Creators: IP, AI, Rights Clearance, and Advertising Disclosures

July 18, 2026 – New York, NY – On July 16, 2026, Justin M. Jacobson hosted a CLE lecture entitled “Legal Issues for Influencers, Streamers, and Content Creators: IP, AI, Rights Clearance, and Advertising Disclosures” presented by Wickard CLE. The lecture explored some crucial legal matters related to entertainers and influencers, including social media streamers and […]
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5 Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting an Esports Team

5 Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting an Esports TeamBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. & Mitchell Kevett, Esq. In light of the global expansion of competitive video games, it has become paramount for any entrepreneur or business owner looking to form an esports team or organization to undertake proper legal and business practices. In fact, establishing […]
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Quoted: “Are some video games ‘quintessential gambling’ or harmless fun?” (Times Union)

On March 15, 2026, Times Union quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of the article, “Are some video games ‘quintessential gambling’ or harmless fun?” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the lawsuit filed by New York’s Attorney General against Valve Corporation as it relates to the game publisher and developer’s integration and usage of “loot…
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Quoted: “That would be a really big problem” – a specialist lawyer weighs in on New York suing Valve over Counter Strike 2 and Dota 2 loot boxes” (Eurogamer)

On March 12, 2026, Eurogamer quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of the article, “That would be a really big problem’ – a specialist lawyer weighs in on New York suing Valve over Counter Strike 2 and Dota 2 loot boxes.” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the lawsuit filed by New York’s Attorney…
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What To Do When A Professional Gamer Is Owed Money From An Esports Team, Tournament Organizer, or Sponsor? – 7 Solutions

What To Do When A Professional Gamer Is Owed Money From An Esports Team, Tournament Organizer, or Sponsor? – 7 SolutionsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. While less common than it once was in the esports industry, there have been several public instances where competitive players alleged that they were owed funds (sometimes large sums) from […]
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