Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:08) Press Release

(6:12) Marvels Avengers

(9:30) Guardians of the Galaxy

(12:04) Embracer Group

(14:37) Quotes

(15:50) Background

(17:32) Embracer Acquisitions

(17:51) IP Portfolio

(19:14) IDO Montreal

(19:39) Embracer

(22:00) Lack of Available Resources

(22:54) The Future Is

(24:38) Future Plans

(25:44) Regulatory Issues

(26:20) Conclusion

(27:02) Outro

As Sony prepares to offer three new and (hopefully) exciting tiers of PlayStation Plus built from the corpse of PlayStation Now, just what to do about all the gift cards and vouchers out in the wild becomes an increasingly difficult problem -- especially if the lawyers have anything to say about it.

Sony's making some *interesting* business decisions...in Virtual Legality.

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#Sony #PlayStation #Stacking

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Discussed in this episode:

BLOGS AND ARTICLES

https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-pulling-ps-now-retail-cards-ahead-of-expected-launch-of-game-pass-rival/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-reportedly-blocked-playstation-plus-and-ps-now-subscription-stacking/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-confirmed-its-blocked-ps-plus-and-now-subscription-stacking/

TWEET

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1510661773065555969

PLAYSTATION TERMS

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps-plus/

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/store/redeem-ps-store-voucher-code/

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-PlayStation-Month-Subscription-24-99/dp/B08T7MTYP5/

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/psn-terms-of-service/

LAW

https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection/consumer-alerts/consumer-alerts/shopping/gift-cards-certificates

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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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(0:00) Introduction

(0:52) PlayStation Plus

(3:06) Sonys Response

(11:30) Conversions

(15:33) Prepaid Cards

(17:44) Michigan Law

(19:02) Michigan Law Summary

(22:45) Outro

Activision Blizzard's year of news appearances is almost unbelievable, but perhaps none more so than the announcement that Microsoft and Xbox is purchasing them for just under $70 BILLION in cash.

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Now with the merger taking the long, slow road to what many expect to be the biggest closing in gaming history, certain journalistic outlets (Bloomberg) are *searching* for new angles to analyze both the markets and the deal's chance of success.

But...

New angles are not necessary good angles...in Virtual Legality.

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#Activision #Microsoft #Bloomberg

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HOEG LAW PLAYLISTS

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

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

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/Saltiest_Gaming/status/1519704695920496640/photo/1

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1519696177813499904

ARTICLES/PRESS RELEASES

wsj.com/articles/us-inflation-consumer-price-index-march-2022-11649725215

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/soc-investment-group-urges-activision-shareholders-to-vote-against-xbox-deal/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220428005998/en/Activision-Blizzard-Stockholders-Approve-Proposed-Microsoft-Transaction

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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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Did Elon Musk really breach the Twitter merger agreement already? What are people accusing him of, and why is the question much more complicated than some have portrayed?

Who disparages the disparagers...in Virtual Legality.

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#ElonMusk #Twitter #Disparagement

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Asking the FCC?

04:04 Mean Tweet Breach?

14:27 Disparagement and Delaware

17:52 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

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

FCC QUESTIONS

https://www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications/open-markets-details-how-us-government-can-block-musk-takeover-of-twitter

https://www.fcc.gov/document/carr-rejects-call-fcc-block-musks-purchase-twitter

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/PalmerReport/status/1519201332707569665

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1519073003933515776

ARTICLES

https://nypost.com/2021/03/25/dorsey-says-blocking-posts-hunter-biden-story-was-total-mistake/

https://qz.com/2159764/elon-musk-already-broke-his-agreement-with-twitter/amp/

MERGER AGREEMENT

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

DELAWARE EXAMPLE

https://courts.delaware.gov/Opinions/Download.aspx?id=267140

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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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(0:00) Introduction

(1:23) Asking the FCC?

(4:04) Mean Tweet Breach?

(14:27) Disparagement and Delaware

(17:52) Conclusion

We now have the merger agreement between Elon Musk and Twitter, and there are some very interesting things buried within.

It's rare to see a "virtually" unconditional $1B guarantee...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/cCT6Sjacem0

#ElonMusk #Twitter #Acquisition

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Merger Highlights

15:09 The Merger Agreement - Overview

21:27 The Merger Agreement - Reps and Warranties

27:29 The Merger Agreement - Promises (and Potential for Breach)

36:29 The Merger Agreement - Penalties and Termination

41:07 Elon's $1B Guarantee

42:35 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

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

ARTICLES

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/26/twitters-top-lawyer-reassures-staff-cries-during-meeting-about-musk-takeover-00027931

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/twitter-locks-down-product-changes-195751959.html

SEC FILINGS

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

https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/5f984392-7ed7-47fc-b8fa-e45b596b49cf.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:

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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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(0:00) Introduction

(1:10) Merger Highlights

(15:09) The Merger Agreement - Overview

(21:27) The Merger Agreement - Reps and Warranties

(27:29) The Merger Agreement - Promises (and Potential for Breach)

(36:29) The Merger Agreement - Penalties and Termination

(41:07) Elon's $1B Guarantee

(42:35) Conclusion

The finality of Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter is greatly exaggerated.

Let's talk about what's next.

Looks like Elon Musk is the star of episode 666...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/_Po-rPoxSbs

#ElonMusk #Twitter #Acquisition

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:50 Reports are Greatly Exaggerated

08:07 Gems in the Press Release

19:00 Can they Force the Shareholders? (DGCL)

23:02 How About Regulatory Review? (FTC)

26:41 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

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

ARTICLES

https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/25/23028323/elon-musk-twitter-offer-buyout-hostile-takeover-ownership

https://www.inquirer.com/business/technology/twitter-elon-musk-negotiating-purchase-reports-20220425.html

https://www.npr.org/2022/04/25/1094671225/elon-musk-bought-twitter-plans

SEC FILINGS

https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/365cdcff-74ce-4e49-95d9-d7436fdf2c5f.pdf

https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/882ad443-1bb2-4530-b618-cec65377bdb5.pdf

https://investor.activision.com/static-files/eae7f6a4-35b2-4884-9f7e-397dfdd1890b

DE MERGER LAW

https://delcode.delaware.gov/title8/c001/sc09/index.html

ANTITRUST REVIEW

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

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/24/2022-01214/revised-jurisdictional-thresholds-for-section-7a-of-the-clayton-act

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

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

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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:

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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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