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June 03, 2026

Game Studios May Be Underestimating Mass Arbitration Risk Around Bans, Virtual Economies, and Live-Service Changes

By Eric Ball, Molly Melcher, Kimberly Culp

The combination of evolving live service games and socially engaged online player communities may create the perfect conditions for the next wave of gaming-related mass arbitration campaigns.

June 03, 2026

Game Studios May Be Underestimating Mass Arbitration Risk Around Bans, Virtual Economies, and Live-Service Changes

By Eric Ball, Molly Melcher, Kimberly Culp

The combination of evolving live service games and socially engaged online player communities may create the perfect conditions for the next wave of gaming-related mass arbitration campaigns.

May 28, 2026

AI Moderation and Anti-Cheat Systems Could Become the Next Wave of Games Litigation

By Eric Ball

For years, moderation and anti-cheat systems largely operated in the background, with most disputes confined to support tickets

May 28, 2026

AI Moderation and Anti-Cheat Systems Could Become the Next Wave of Games Litigation

By Eric Ball

For years, moderation and anti-cheat systems largely operated in the background, with most disputes confined to support tickets

March 30, 2026

GDC 2026: 5 Key Takeaways for Game Companies

By Katherine Duncan, Jennifer G. Stanley

The Game Developers Conference 2026 brought more than 20,000 developers, publishers, investors, and platform stakeholders to San Francisco this year.

March 30, 2026

GDC 2026: 5 Key Takeaways for Game Companies

By Katherine Duncan, Jennifer G. Stanley

The Game Developers Conference 2026 brought more than 20,000 developers, publishers, investors, and platform stakeholders to San Francisco this year.

March 10, 2026

Mass Arbitrations: The Legal Risk Most Game Studios Don’t See Coming

By Kimberly Culp, Molly Melcher

Leading up to this year’s Game Developers’ Conference, most legal conversations will focus on AI, IP ownership, and platform de

March 10, 2026

Mass Arbitrations: The Legal Risk Most Game Studios Don’t See Coming

By Kimberly Culp, Molly Melcher

Leading up to this year’s Game Developers’ Conference, most legal conversations will focus on AI, IP ownership, and platform de

March 06, 2026

The Future of Game Patents and Why Studios Are Paying Attention Again

By Malashaan Kind

For a long time, game patents felt like a relic from an earlier era.

March 06, 2026

The Future of Game Patents and Why Studios Are Paying Attention Again

By Malashaan Kind

For a long time, game patents felt like a relic from an earlier era.

March 04, 2026

AI NPCs, Player Prompts & Platform Liability: Where Studios Get Exposed

By Eric Ball, Kimberly Culp, Alex Le

As studios experiment with AI tools, a clear understanding of where exposure lies and how to control it is essential.

March 04, 2026

AI NPCs, Player Prompts & Platform Liability: Where Studios Get Exposed

By Eric Ball, Kimberly Culp, Alex Le

As studios experiment with AI tools, a clear understanding of where exposure lies and how to control it is essential.

March 02, 2026

What Games Lawyers Actually Do (And Why It Matters for Your Studio)

By Joseph Schenck, Katherine Duncan, Eric Ball

Video games are built on creativity, connection, and risk-taking. The legal work that supports them isn’t all that different.

March 02, 2026

What Games Lawyers Actually Do (And Why It Matters for Your Studio)

By Joseph Schenck, Katherine Duncan, Eric Ball

Video games are built on creativity, connection, and risk-taking. The legal work that supports them isn’t all that different.

July 25, 2025

In-Game Purchases: Don't Be A Gold Mine For Plaintiff Trolls

By Kimberly Culp

In-game purchases have become a cornerstone of the mobile video game industry, enabling developers to enhance user experience while...

July 25, 2025

In-Game Purchases: Don't Be A Gold Mine For Plaintiff Trolls

By Kimberly Culp

In-game purchases have become a cornerstone of the mobile video game industry, enabling developers to enhance user experience while...

June 25, 2024

The Importance of Backing Up Financial Claims in Advertising

By Kimberly Culp

When it comes to advertising claims, it's crucial for companies to provide evidence to back up what they promise consumers. Whether it's...

June 25, 2024

The Importance of Backing Up Financial Claims in Advertising

By Kimberly Culp

When it comes to advertising claims, it's crucial for companies to provide evidence to back up what they promise consumers. Whether it's...

June 20, 2024

Understanding Dark Patterns in Digital Entertainment

By Kimberly Culp

When it comes to digital entertainment, international companies often face the challenge of adapting features to comply with different...

June 20, 2024

Understanding Dark Patterns in Digital Entertainment

By Kimberly Culp

When it comes to digital entertainment, international companies often face the challenge of adapting features to comply with different...

June 13, 2024

The FTC's Five Don'ts for Companies Using AI Chatbots

By Zach Harned

The Federal Trade Commission has posted a new Business Blog highlighting five important don'ts for companies employing AI-powered...

June 13, 2024

The FTC's Five Don'ts for Companies Using AI Chatbots

By Zach Harned

The Federal Trade Commission has posted a new Business Blog highlighting five important don'ts for companies employing AI-powered...

June 10, 2024

The Evolution of Free-to-Play Games: A Legal Perspective

By Kimberly Culp

The roots of free-to-play games can be traced back to the shareware business, which paved the way for independent game developers and the...

June 10, 2024

The Evolution of Free-to-Play Games: A Legal Perspective

By Kimberly Culp

The roots of free-to-play games can be traced back to the shareware business, which paved the way for independent game developers and the...