The Washington Post recently wrote about Twitch streamers’ react content and the ensuing copyright infringement from streamers like Imane “Pokimane” Anys, Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker and Jeremy “DisguisedToast” Wang. Here is an excerpt: This awkward and unceasing dance around the topic [of copyright infringement] has been fueled in part by the fact that Twitch is incentivized …
So the pandemic is still ongoing. It’s still affecting our everyday lives in so, so many ways. Our thoughts go to all of the people who have lost family members and friends over the past two years. Here are our thoughts and predictions on 2022 as the pandemic, yet again, continues to rage on in …
In 2021, Odin Law and Media polled its staff and as a firm, donated to: Triangle Artworks Child’s Play Food Bank of Eastern NC AbleGamers Triangle ArtWorks provides programs and services for artists and art organizations in North Carolina. From professional development courses to resource directories, it’s an inclusive center to help navigate the business …
As a law firm that primarily works with video game companies, everyone on staff is a gamer in their own right. Here’s what we’ve been playing this fall of 2021: Kena: Bridge of Spirits by Ember Lab (PS5) and Stardew Valley by ConcernedApe (PC) I’ve been playing Kena: Bridge of Spirits. It’s a client game …
We’re excited to issue a warm welcome to Laura Yanka, Jacob Barefoot and Pam Driver for joining our Odin Law and Media team! Laura Yanka, Attorney Laura joins Odin Law and Media from Elon Law School, where she graduated Cum Laude. Early in law school, Laura knew her interests lie in assisting individuals in the …
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We’re excited to issue a warm welcome to Ryan Fairchild and Amanda Whorton for joining our Of Counsel team. Ryan Fairchild, Of Counsel Ryan Fairchild’s diverse practice includes an emphasis on esports and gaming entertainment. His passion for video games derives from being a lifelong gamer, and he understands the various cultures and dynamics, as …
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When bringing on new board members or officers, companies should make sure those individuals are aware of their responsibilities to the company. This includes their “fiduciary duties” to the company. Why do corporate board members and officers owe fiduciary duties, and which duties are owed? Shareholders are the owners of a company. The success of …
FTW with Imad Khan, a podcast featuring journalist Imad Khad with in-depth weekly discussions on the esports industry, recently featured Brandon J. Huffman. The podcast episode highlights Brandon J. Huffman and Imad Khan conversing about Twitch streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel’s week suspension from Twitch following his broadcast of Olympic events. Lengyel filed a counter-claim, which, …
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The Washington Post recently covered Félix “xQc” Lengyel push against the Olympics and Twitch disabling their account over broadcasting rights. Here is an excerpt: Brandon Huffman, a founding attorney at video game- and entertainment-focused firm Odin Law and Media, fair use is profoundly misunderstood. What people often misunderstand is that fair use is going to …
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What is “exempt” depends both on federal and state law. The employee has to meet both federal and state exemptions to be exempt. In federal law, exempt employees are typically those employees who earn more than $684 per week and exercise sufficient discretion in at least half of their job tasks. This means someone like …
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