Behind the Screen: Legal issues in the video game industry

Emma C. Smizer | Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Emma C. Smizer is an associate in the Interactive Entertainment and Privacy & Data Security Groups at Frankfurt Kurnit.

On-Demand: September 21, 2023

Behind the Screen: Legal issues in the video game industry

$195.00 1.5 hour CLE

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Program Summary

The video game industry faces distinct legal issues, which differ from those encountered in traditional forms of entertainment. With increased regulatory scrutiny and new emerging technologies, staying abreast of recent developments is essential for attorneys representing clients in this fast-paced environment. This CLE delves into key topics uniquely relevant to the gaming world, including intellectual property considerations, data privacy regulation, and antitrust matters. Gain valuable insights and practical knowledge in advising clients how to effectively navigate these legal challenges.

Key topics to be discussed:

Intellectual Property
- Artificial Intelligence (ownership & infringement)
Data Privacy
- Age-assurances
- Regulatory actions & enforcement
Gambling
- Lootboxes & platform immunity
- Changes to platform policies
Antitrust
- FTC Activision-Blizzard action

Date / Time: September 21, 2023

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Emma C. Smizer | Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC.

Emma C. Smizer is an associate in the Interactive Entertainment and Privacy & Data Security Groups at Frankfurt Kurnit. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in U.S. data privacy laws (CIPP/US). Her work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology, assisting interactive entertainment developers and publishers in transactional matters. Ms. Smizer frequently shares insights regarding legal issues within the video game industry on Frankfurt Kurnit’s Technology and IP & Media Law Updates blogs. She also holds a strong passion for offering pro bono support to the trans and non-binary communities of Los Angeles as they navigate the legal name and gender marker change petition process.