Virtual Legality

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the legal implications surrounding resignation due to medical issues in the digital industry. He also explores the phenomenon of friendly leaks and their potential negative impact.

(0:00) Introduction (Thanks, LadyEmily!)

(1:16) Resignation and Medical Issues

(7:45) Friendly Leaks and Negativity

(14:41) Conclusion

Many, many folks are wondering just when we might hear more on the saga of Microsoft x Activision's regulatory review here in the US. Others are positing that the FTC is obligated to do something soon or stay silent forever more. The reality is considerably more complex.

Let's discuss.

When the government has the leverage a deadline is just a "deadline"...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/u0jxYJw7BJ8

#xbox #activision #sony

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks, FalkusVipus)

01:25 An Overview of the Review Process

04:48 The Practicalities of Regulatory Dealings

13:51 Indefinite Settlements and Lack of Approval

17:42 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

VISUAL AID

https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/u269/hsr-timeline.png

HSR SUMMARY

https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/mergers/premerger-notification-merger-review-process

LAW AND REGULATIONS

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/18a

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-803

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-803/section-803.3

FTC WARNING LETTER

https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/competition-matters/2021/08/adjusting-merger-review-deal-surge-merger-filings

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

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DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the review process for digital products, discusses the practicalities of regulatory dealings, and explores the complexities of indefinite settlements and approval issues in the digital world.

(0:00) Introduction (Thanks, FalkusVipus)

(1:25) An Overview of the Review Process

(4:48) The Practicalities of Regulatory Dealings

(13:51) Indefinite Settlements and Lack of Approval

(17:42) Conclusion

In this episode, Richard Hoeg explores Sony's strategic response to a legal situation, delving into the nuances of concession as a strategy and providing his comprehensive analysis.

(0:00) Introduction (Thanks, Nord)

(1:34) A Strategy of Concession

(9:14) Sony Punches Back

(15:40) Closing Analysis

Everyone's favorite Chinese gaming company/investment firm, Tencent (sorry NetEase lovers), has finally put the moves on its French love, Ubisoft, after a dalliance beginning in 2018.

What does it mean for Ubisoft? For Tencent? For the Industry?

Let's discuss.

Tencent's looking for Valhalla but hopes its not just a Mirage...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/9yUF-Qf80Tk

#tencent #ubisoft #gaming

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger)

01:26 Tencent/Ubisoft History

05:54 Today's Investment

23:50 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

ARTICLES

https://web.archive.org/web/20220804115449/https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/exclusive-tencent-plans-raise-stake-assassins-creed-maker-ubisoft-sources-2022-08-04/

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/09/06/2510708/0/en/Ubisoft-strengthens-its-core-shareholding-via-the-expansion-of-the-concert-around-the-group-s-founders-to-the-benefit-of-its-long-term-stability-and-development.html

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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In this episode, Richard Hoeg explores the history of Tencent's relationship with Ubisoft, delves into the details of their recent investment, and offers his conclusion on its implications for the digital and gaming industry.

(0:00) Introduction (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger)

(1:26) Tencent/Ubisoft History

(5:54) Today's Investment

(23:50) Conclusion

Microsoft x Activision just got real. Or at least it did publicly as the UK's antitrust watchdog Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) comes down hard on the combination in a series of incendiary social media posts and reports.

What just happened and is the deal still likely to go through?

Let's talk about it together.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/Yy-yb_u9HK4

#Microsoft #Xbox #Activision

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

04:20 CMA Tweets

31:56 CMA Press Release

50:28 CMA Findings Documents

1:53:22 Phil Spencer Response

2:04:40 Other Responses/Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

CMA TWEETS AND REPORTS

https://twitter.com/CMAgovUK/status/1565299888740569089

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/microsoft-activision-deal-could-lead-to-competition-concerns

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63108adfe90e07293ed65210/MSFT.ABK_-_Summary_phase_1_decision.pdf

MS AND ACTIVISION RESPONSES

https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/09/01/gaming-everyone-everywhere/

https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1565311987453759489

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1565317948629291010

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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Twitter: @hoeglaw

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(0:00) Introduction

(4:20) CMA Tweets

(31:56) CMA Press Release

(50:28) CMA Findings Documents

(1:53:22) Phil Spencer Response

(2:04:40) Other Responses/Conclusion

When Pieter "Mudge" Zatko decided to file a whistleblower complaint on Twitter's operations, it wasn't just the SEC, FTC, and DOJ who were listening. Now, Elon Musk has attempted to use that complaint as another line of attack to exit his proposed $44B deal for the company.

Will he succeed?

It may be that Elon just has to play out the clock...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/OVZEFkTHLyI

#elonmusk #twitter #deal

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

1:42 Twitter and Material Adverse Effects

5:18 Enter the Whistleblower

15:20 Musk Makes His Move

25:01 Waiting Out the Clock?

30:53 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

YOUTUBE VIDEOS/PLAYLIST

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX

ARTICLES

https://web.archive.org/web/20220823100344/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/twitter-whistleblower-sec-spam/

https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-twitter-purchase-whistleblower-85634c5906d489d34143a6d83b4f4038

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/donie/status/1562069281545900033

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1562210129445113856

WHISTLEBLOWER LETTERS (MUSK AND TWITTER)

https://sec.report/Document/0001104659-22-095765/

https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/3fe413e6-d931-4a33-98e9-2937a13b9f29.pdf

MERGER AGREEMENT

https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf

TWITTER SUIT/ANSWERS

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A0ef7d871-947c-3ed5-8b88-b3b582ee8d08

https://s22.q4cdn.com/826641620/files/doc_news/2022/08/Twitters-Reply-to-Verified-Counterclaims.pdf

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:42) Twitter and Material Adverse Effects

(5:18) Enter the Whistleblower

(15:20) Musk Makes His Move

(25:01) Waiting Out the Clock?

(30:53) Conclusion