Legal News – YogsCast Kickstarter game “Yogventures!” cancelled
California game lawyer Zachary Strebeck examines the cancellation of Kickstarter-funded game Yogventures! from a legal perspective.
Legal News – Imprisoned ex-dictator Manuel Noriega sues Activision
California game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the facts and the law behind a lawsuit filed by former Panamanian dictator against game publisher Activision Entertainment.
Another reason why your Terms of Service might be dead in the water
Attorney Zachary Strebeck looks at another fatal mistake that mobile developers and website owners make in their Terms of Service. This is one that could render any clause unenforceable due to an “illusory” promise.
Why your Terms of Service might be dead in the water
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.
What’s up with Fair Use? Part 5: The Final Factor
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck concludes his look at Fair Use with an inspection of the fourth factor, the effect upon the plaintiff’s potential market.
What’s up with Fair Use? Part 4: The Third Factor!
California game lawyer continues his look at the Fair Use doctrine in copyright law with an examination of the third factor, the amount and substantiality of the portion used.
3 reasons you should talk to a lawyer before starting your GameDev business
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at a few reasons that you should contact an attorney and other professionals before starting an independent game development business.
What’s up with Fair Use? Part III: The second factor
California game lawyer continues an examination of Fair Use with a look at the second factor, the Nature of the Copyrighted Work. This includes how creative or functional the work is, and whether or not the work has been published.
Legal News: Blizzard files lawsuit against Starcraft 2 hackers
California game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the recent lawsuit filed by Blizzard Entertainment over the hacking of their Starcraft 2 game.
What’s up with Fair Use? Part II: The first factor
California game lawyer Zachary Strebeck continues his analysis of Fair Use, starting with the first of four factors that courts use – “the purpose and character of the use.”
