Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are one of many white-hot blockchain topics promising to bring a blockchain-based method for managing any organization in a decentralized automated way. Adding to the intrigue, DAOs are often associated with the creation of a proprietary blockchain token. This is a first in a series of articles exploring the business and legal ramifications of these intriguing new organizations.

In a class-action suit, customers stated that these digital assets were unregistered securities being sold to defraud customers because GAW did not have the physical equipment they purported to sell. Ultimately, the jury found that the products were not unregistered securities, despite contrary findings by the SEC in a related action.

On August 30, 2021, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) of the People’s Republic of China (China or PRC) issued Guoxin Chufa (2021) 14, Notice to Prevent Minors from Indulging in Online Videogames (the Notice). The Notice came into effect on September 1, 2021, the same day that the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) was passed.

In the final part of a three-part podcast series, Winston attorneys speak with Tony Justman, VP, Deputy General Counsel of Sony Interactive Entertainment on the trends impacting his team’s work of creating a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for gamers.

In the second part of a three-part podcast series, Winston attorneys speak with Tony Justman, VP, Deputy General Counsel of Sony Interactive Entertainment on applying “kaizen,” a Japanese word for “continuous improvement,” to his leadership and management philosophy.

In the first part of a three-part podcast series, Winston & Strawn Attorneys speak with Tony Justman, VP, Deputy General Counsel of Sony Interactive Entertainment about his evolving role in the company since the launch of PlayStation^®3.

Most states with recently passed sports betting legislation include esports under the definition of “sporting event” or “sports event.” Maryland’s HB940, Arizona’s HB2772, Wyoming’s HB133, and Connecticut’s HB6451 include “electronic sports,” “e-sports,” or “video game competitions” within their definition of a “sporting event.”

On June 9, 2021, Nevada Senate Bill 165 (SB 165) was passed and signed into law by Governor Steve Sisolak, establishing the Esports Technical Advisory Committee (Committee).

Winston & Strawn’s Video Games, Gaming, and Esports Group is pleased to announce the launch of their new series, The Play Book.