Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:10) The Signatories

(12:30) The Letter and The Law

(35:21) Conclusion

As Russia's war against Ukraine continues, companies around the world are being called to give signs of solidarity with Ukraine, including, in the past few days, those of the video game industry.

What actions have CD Projekt (including GOG), Bloober Team, and Electronic Arts taken? Why are some of these actions (and explanations for the same) more understandable than others?

And why should we never stop carefully considering them, regardless of the righteousness of their cause?

Honestly a topic entry point we have never wanted...in Virtual Legality.

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#Russia #Ukraine #War

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Discussed in this episode:

MAPS AND ARTICLES

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/02/europe/russia-ukraine-shifting-map-analysis-intl-cmd/index.html

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-batman-morbius-sonic-2-release-stopped-russia

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/03/ukraine-wants-russia-cut-off-from-core-internet-systems-experts-say-its-a-bad-idea/

https://www.ign.com/articles/fifa-22-nhl-22-removing-russian-teams-belarus-ea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tencent

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/1499388790288404487/photo/1

https://twitter.com/BlooberTeam/status/1499353861047341059

https://twitter.com/FedorovMykhailo/status/1498945221337534469?

https://eump.org/media/2022/Goran-Marby.pdf

https://twitter.com/woodyatpch/status/1498472865301098500

https://twitter.com/EamonJavers/status/1499377906178576384

https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA/status/1499057030857777154

https://twitter.com/EASPORTSNHL/status/1499057313730101248

https://twitter.com/Capitalistpig21/status/1496928221983494170

DIRECTOR REPORT (CD PROJEKT)

https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/investors/regulatory-announcements/current-report-no-6-2022/

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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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Sweepstakes, lotteries, and contests are some of the more highly regulated areas facing social media types and Internet influencers.

But in evaluating its "random" contest winners on a case by case by basis before denying certain of them the win, Twitch streamer and PC builder Artesian Builds, would appear not to realize that.

We've got some handmade, artisanal legal standards for you all today...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/lRU7f1n3t9o

#ArtesianBuilds #Sweepstakes #Lottery

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:11 The Claim

05:14 The Law of Sweepstakes, Lotteries, and More

18:01 What is an Ambassador?

19:50 The Changing Rules of Artesian x Intel

33:41 A Non-apology

37:15 Conclusion (Happy Ending)

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Discussed in this episode:

ARTESIAN BUILDS PAGES/STREAM

https://artesianbuilds.com/about/

https://www.twitch.tv/artesianbuilds

https://artesianbuilds.com/ambassador/

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1411403989

TWEETS/THREADS

https://twitter.com/Dexerto/status/1498713308404543490

https://twitter.com/kiapiaa_/status/1498614735935352841

https://twitter.com/ArtesianBuilds/status/1498556078665048064

https://twitter.com/JayzTwoCents/status/1498717100164009987

LAWS AND AGENCIES

https://www.sweeppeasweeps.com/sweepstakes-and-contest-rules-by-state.html

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mgcb/INTERNET_CAFE_GUIDE-final_372838_7.pdf

https://www.jonesday.com/en/insights/2007/11/pitfalls-of-sweepstakes-and-contests

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/taxonomy/term/1021

"Artesian Builds called out by Twitch streamers after refusing to honor PC giveaway"

Dexerto - March 1, 2022

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/artesian-builds-called-out-by-twitch-streamers-after-refusing-to-honor-pc-giveaway-1773630/

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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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YouTube is without doubt one of the biggest streaming content providers on the planet, and for the low, low cost of about $12 a month the big tech titan will prevent you from seeing ads on its service. Or will it?

You might be paying for the product, but YouTube may just decide not to give it to you...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/5cbZKueDbmE

#YouTube #Suspension #Premium

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Discussed in this episode:

HOEG LAW VIDEOS

https://youtu.be/ZyFqWY2zOOQ

TWEETS/THREADS

https://twitter.com/xArtemisWolfx/status/1498220762460794887

https://twitter.com/TeamYouTube/status/1498230263796621315

YOUTUBE POLICIES AND TERMS

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1286015

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7071292

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6308278

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2802168

https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice

https://www.youtube.com/t/terms

LAWS AND LEGAL

https://www.consumerprotectionreview.com/2021/11/california-passes-updated-automatic-renewal-law/

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB390

https://www.faegredrinker.com/webfiles/50-State%20Survey%20Automatic%20Renewal%20Laws.pdf

https://www.binnall.com/insights-news/when-is-an-unjust-enrichment-claim-relevant-to-a-commercial-dispute/

https://www.justia.com/trials-litigation/docs/caci/300/325/

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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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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:11) The Claim

(5:14) The Law of Sweepstakes, Lotteries, and More

(18:01) What is an Ambassador?

(19:50) The Changing Rules of Artesian x Intel

(33:41) A Non-apology

(37:15) Conclusion (Happy Ending)

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.

With so many eyes on the deal, many are making predictions as to just when the deal will close, and how it might look when it does. Analyst Michael Pachter has even predicted the FTC forcing certain issues, but many have asked "Can they do that?".

Sometimes the settlement process costs an "arm" and a leg...in Virtual Legality.

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#Activision #Microsoft #Lawsuit

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SEASONED GAMING BITCAST - SUNDAYS AT 11:00 EASTERN

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA

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Discussed in this episode:

"Microsoft x Activision"

Hoeg Law Playlist

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

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/ReginaldFletc17/status/1496960301480222726

https://twitter.com/michaelpachter

https://mobile.twitter.com/SIFTDgames/status/1496925711906459670

https://twitter.com/XcloudTimdog/status/1496960693400186887

NVIDIA/ARM

https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-to-acquire-arm-for-40-billion-creating-worlds-premier-computing-company-for-the-age-of-ai

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/d09404_-_answer_and_defenses_of_respondentsv_nvidia_corporationsoftbank_group_corp._and_arm_ltd.pdf

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/d09404_-_answer_and_defenses_of_respondentsv_nvidia_corporationsoftbank_group_corp._and_arm_ltd.pdf

LAW

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/mergers-and-competition/merger-review

http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section18a&edition=prelim

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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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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.

With details about the deal process now out in the open, at least one shareholder has taken umbrage at the proceedings, alleging that Activision is deliberately lying to its shareholders in order to benefit its management and board.

For this fight, we're going to need some proxies...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/czCjozG-xic

#Activision #Microsoft #Lawsuit

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:53 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Overview

16:31 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Hating the Deal

20:17 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Hinting at Conflict

29:50 The Shareholder Lawsuit - Alleging Lies

37:50 Understanding the Impact of the Complaint

41:21 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

"Microsoft x Activision"

Hoeg Law Playlist

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

"Activision Blizzard shareholder sues over Microsoft sale"

Polygon - February 24, 2022

https://www.polygon.com/22949594/activision-blizzard-shareholder-lawsuit-sec-violation

LAWSUIT, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cacd.844853/gov.uscourts.cacd.844853.1.0.pdf

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/78n

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/17/240.14a-9

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/17/240.14a-6

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/78t

PROXY

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922025210/tm225196-3_prem14a.htm

HOEG LAW VIDEOS

https://youtu.be/tLPjPiWRZVo

LEGAL ARTICLES

https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2019/09/23/use-of-special-committees-in-conflict-transactions/

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/pleading-damages-in-section-14-a-mergers-and-acquisitions-litigation

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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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