Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:27) DFEH's Counsel Declaration

(10:03) Are You Conflicted?

(21:12) The "Conflict" Attorneys' Declarations

(25:16) Screenings and Emails

(29:57) DFEH's Opposition to Activision's Request

(32:46) A Problem of Timeliness

(35:42) A State of Emergency?

(39:02) Some Additional Facts (Dates of Transfer)

(45:19) A Stay Would Hurt The Employees (That's Why We Just Asked for One)

(48:35) Sharing is Caring

(51:42) Handwaving An Ethics Issue (Rule 4.3)

(54:30) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:15) Dungeon Disparity

(11:01) The Cost of Trust

(16:26) Conclusion

Now it's *really* not deja vu, and your eyes aren't deceiving you. It's just Day 2 (the final day?) of talking about dbrand, the maker of "Darkplates" for Sony's PS5.

Faced with the delivery of a full design patent for the PS5's plates, the company has now said "checkmate, lawyers", by doing just about everything Sony asked of them, including redesigning their product.

Take that, multinational corporation!

Dbrand's defiant, but ultimately compliant...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AND LINKS AT: https://youtu.be/dcU05b6jcqE

#dbrand #DarkPlates #PS5

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

02:17 Publishing Issues

06:50 A Change in Design

11:21 Checkmate, Lawyers

19:36 Making Guarantees and Disparaging the Base Product

24:04 Controller Patent

25:10 A New Lawsuit?

26:45 Conclusion

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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

(4:10) Activision's Motion - An Overview

(13:12) Background on the EEOC's Claims

(16:28) Legal Argument - Conflict of Interest

(28:05) Legal Argument - Advice to Not Seek Counsel

(38:21) Conclusion (Impact; Disqualification)

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:17) Publishing Issues

(6:50) A Change in Design

(11:21) Checkmate, Lawyers

(19:36) Making Guarantees and Disparaging the Base Product

(24:04) Controller Patent

(25:10) A New Lawsuit?

(26:45) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:05) Poking the Bear

(3:30) Pulling Down the Store

(5:42) PlateStation version 2

(8:28) Understanding Design Patents

(16:15) Sony's Cease and Desist Letter

(29:25) Dbrand Responds

(33:26) Aftermarket Parts and Product Configuration

(43:08) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:00) The CWA Intervenes

(6:43) Notice and Waivers (1-2)

(15:47) Damage Caps and California (3-4)

(22:35) Scope, Definitions, and Non-Admissions (5-10)

(30:51) Consultants, Claimants, and Complaints (11-15)

(35:55) A Problem of Privilege (16)

(38:13) Input, Input, Input (17-21)

(43:28) Lawyers are Expensive (22)

(47:16) More Input and a Section 7 Parade (23-28)

(55:23) Training and Understanding (29-31)

(57:13) Conclusion

Like it or not, the Destiny Content Vault (DCV) is back and badder than ever. Did you enjoy playing Forsaken, hunting barons, and winding your way through the Tangled Shore? Well too bad, Bungie's got new stuff to sell you.

But as we look at questions of contract law, business models, good faith and more, one thing remains true - it's certainly a bold maneuver for the long time video game maker.

Vault of Glass? More like vault of...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/jOaDc6O24nY

#Bungie #Forsaken #Vault

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:09 The Destiny Content Vault

07:34 An Expansion Forsaken

16:05 License Terms and Live Content

28:38 Good Faith and Fair Dealing

34:10 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

"BUILDING A VIABLE FUTURE IN DESTINY 2"

Bungie Blog - June 9, 2020

https://www.bungie.net/en/News/Article/49189

"DESTINY CONTENT VAULT UPDATE"

Bungie Blog - October 7, 2021

https://www.bungie.net/en-us/Explore/Detail/News/50752

"Destiny 2: Forsaken (Steam Code For PC)"

Bungie Store Page

https://bungiestore.com/destiny-2-forsaken-steam-code-for-pc

"Embracing its destiny, a support act takes centre stage."

Excerpt - Edge Magazine - NOvember 2018

https://www.magzter.com/stories/Business/Edge/High-Moon-Studios

"Limited Software License Agreement"

Updated "2 months ago"

https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Legal/sla

Nova Contracting v City of Olympia

April 18, 2017 (WA)

https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=2778468726736877436

"Honestly don’t think you were harsh enough."

Twitter Thread - October 9, 2021 - Hoeg Law

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1446863328823980034

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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

(1:09) The Destiny Content Vault

(7:34) An Expansion Forsaken

(16:05) License Terms and Live Content

(28:38) Good Faith and Fair Dealing

(34:10) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction

(3:55) Escalating Correspondence

(24:32) Lies, Damn Lies, and Worksharing

(36:32) A Question of Dates

(44:03) A Lack of Candor

(50:08) A New Challenger Approaches

(57:15) Conclusion