The Game Lawyer blog

Are you an indie dev who is thinking about signing an agreement with a publisher? I teamed up with Black Shell Media’s Raghav Mathur recently

Apple has angered publishers by including an opt-out requirement for inclusion in their new News app. Internet lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at why this is odd.

Contracts are the lifeblood of any creative industry. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at some of the essential contract terms that a developer needs when hiring an artist or programmer.

Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at two big mistakes that developers make in their contracts. These mistakes could cause big trouble down the road and should be avoided at all costs.

A website or mobile app’s Terms of Service is an important document, especially when users file a lawsuit. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck delves into one of the critical mistakes that some companies make that can make their Terms of Service dead in the water.

Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck walks aspiring game developers through three of the essential agreements that any game design project needs to ensure proper legal protection.

It’s not a coincidence that the mantra of many businesspersons over the centuries has been to “get it in writing.” There are many reasons for getting the contract in writing. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at just a few.

A general understanding of what they mean and why they are there will be helpful for anyone before they sign on the dotted line.In this

These sections of the contract have the potential to impose large liabilities and damages, so attention should be paid to what they are saying before