Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Introduction

(5:09) Apple Requests a Stay from the Ninth Circuit

(18:05) Epic Opposes Apple's Request

(25:46) CAF Tries to File as a "Friend"

(28:22) Apple Redoubles Its Efforts

(34:25) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:20) The ESA Speaks

(4:37) Microsoft Shareholders Ask for Transparency

(8:26) A Better ABK Loses A Leader

(11:19) State Treasurers Pressure Activision

(21:30) The Game Awards Navigates Controversy

(30:49) Raven Layoffs and Walkout

(42:35) PlayStation Executive Gets Stung

(48:01) Conclusion

Alec Baldwin has done the unthinkable, not just in wielding the gun that shot and killed Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust in October of this year, but in giving a national interview to George Stephanopoulos of ABC News before the investigation has even run its course.

Why would someone do such a reckless thing? Why would his lawyers allow it?

Alec Baldwin has a lot to answer for, as we discuss...in Virtual Legality.

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#AlecBaldwin #Rust #Interview

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

03:25 Real Legal Risk

06:31 Why Talk At All

09:39 Setting the Scene

13:00 It Wasn't Me

17:07 The Blame Game (Victim and Gun)

23:05 The Blame Game (Armorer)

25:26 The Blame Game (Other Producers)

29:23 The Blame Game (First Responders, Odds)

30:44 A Better Way

32:25 Abdication of Responsibility

36:27 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

"A prop gun discharged by Alec Baldwin killed a film crew member on set, sheriff says"

NPR - October 21, 2021

https://www.npr.org/2021/10/21/1048246249/woman-killed-alec-baldwin-film-prop-firearm-new-mexico

ALEC BALDWIN - UNSCRIPTED (Interview)

ABC News - Hulu (Paywall)

https://www.hulu.com/series/alec-baldwin-unscripted-22edd129-fede-4419-b74a-102428475d1a

"I can’t even tell you how much this isn’t helping."

Tweet - December 2, 2021 - Hoeg Law

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1466590674069835776

30-2-3. Manslaughter.

2011 New Mexico Statutes

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2011/chapter30/article2/section30-2-3/

30-7-4. Negligent use of a deadly weapon.

2011 New Mexico Statutes

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2011/chapter30/article7/section30-7-4/

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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

(3:25) Real Legal Risk

(6:31) Why Talk At All

(9:39) Setting the Scene

(13:00) It Wasn't Me

(17:07) The Blame Game (Victim and Gun)

(23:05) The Blame Game (Armorer)

(25:26) The Blame Game (Other Producers)

(29:23) The Blame Game (First Responders, Odds)

(30:44) A Better Way

(32:25) Abdication of Responsibility

(36:27) Conclusion

Activision Blizzard is not the only company in the video game industry facing scrutiny for its treatment of women. But unlike individuals, not all lawsuits are created equal, as we'll find we look at the proposed class action lawsuit recently brought against Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE).

It may be actionable, but it's not Activision...in Virtual Legality.

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#Lawsuit #Sony #Discrimination

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

02:49 Sony Sued

05:35 The Complaint (Overview)

06:43 Why Not the DFEH?

13:04 Alleging Systematic Discrimination

21:33 The Facts Presented

39:09 A Host of Legal Claims

44:04 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

"Activision Under Fire: A Legal View"

YouTube Playlist - Hoeg Law

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9PBxr5dNcoQLh2erIt2XrZ

"Lawsuit against PlayStation alleges gender discrimination"

Axios - November 23, 2021

https://www.axios.com/playstation-lawsuit-alleges-gender-discrimination-6d3b5ef7-b34c-4e45-94e5-f6424983e8a7.html

Majo v SIE

Filed November 22, 2021

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/21116609/majosony.pdf

California Code Section 12965

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=12965.&lawCode=GOV

DFEH (California) vs Activision Blizzard et al

Filed July 20, 2021

https://aboutblaw.com/YJw

FRCP Rule 11

https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_11

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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

(2:49) Sony Sued

(5:35) The Complaint (Overview)

(6:43) Why Not the DFEH?

(13:04) Alleging Systematic Discrimination

(21:33) The Facts Presented

(39:09) A Host of Legal Claims

(44:04) Conclusion

Unlike with copyright, a trademark owner really does have to police the use of its mark to ensure it doesn't lose its rights. That said, policing can go too far, and with at least 25 extensions or oppositions filed by Take Two Interactive in the last three months alone, the question becomes: "Are they going on a rampage or are simply "rockstars" of trademark law?".

Take Two? Nah, we'll take 'em all...in Virtual Legality.

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#Twitter #Trademark #Rockstar

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CHAPTERS

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Discussed in this episode:

"Take-Two have gone on a rampage"

Tweet - November 30, 2021 - Ash R.

https://twitter.com/Ash_735/status/1465841888922058754

USPTO TTAB Webpage - Take Two Interactive

https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pnam=Take-Two%20Interactive%20Software,%20Inc.%20%20&page=1

"About Trademark Infringement"

USPTO Webpage

https://www.uspto.gov/page/about-trademark-infringement

"Trademark process"

USPTO Webpage

https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-process#step2

"Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"

15 USC 1052

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1052

Grounds for Opposition Regulations

https://tmep.uspto.gov/RDMS/TBMP/print?version=current&href=sec-bdacef53-7b72-4ca5-8ceb-215e4afda588.html

"False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"

15 USC 1125

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1125

"Famous Trademarks: Everything You Need to Know"

Upcounsel Webpage

https://www.upcounsel.com/famous-trademarks

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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) Intro

(1:10) Take Two Trademark Police

(5:30) What Does Take Two Mean

(16:13) Take Twos Response

(17:46) Art of the Piano

(22:29) Conclusion

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses Twitter's new Private Media Policy. He explains the rule itself, delves into Twitter's blog explanation, and answers some common queries about it. The episode concludes with his analysis of the policy's implications.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:32) Enter the Private Media Policy

(5:25) Twitter's Blog Explanation

(15:16) The Rule Itself

(30:15) Answering a Few Questions

(35:13) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction

(0:50) Jack Dorsey Leaves Twitter

(2:34) Parag Agrawal Announced as New CEO

(4:18) CDA 230 Revisited

(12:00) CDA 230 Under Attack

(13:41) Agrawal on Free Speech

(18:06) Agrawal and Healthy Conversation

(28:17) Agrawal and the Appeal of Authority

(34:50) Agrawal and Steering the Conversation

(37:02) Congress Bides its Time

(37:48) Conclusion