Digital Media

The Games Industry in 2025: Our Optimistic Perspective

By / January 16, 2025

The past couple of years have been a rollercoaster for the games industry, with significant layoffs and economic challenges dampening spirits. However, 2025 brings a sense of optimism. Many have managed to “survive to 25.” The industry is poised for recovery, with growth opportunities across emerging markets, cultural shifts, and technological advancements. Political uncertainty may …

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Option Agreements vs Shopping Agreements: Turning a Screenplay, Novel, Board Game, Video Game and more into Film and Television

By / March 21, 2025

Whether a creator has designed an immersive tabletop game, written a page turning novel, or developed an innovative video game – receiving interest from others in turning their creative work (Property) into a television show or movie is an exciting prospect. But the terminology of Option Agreements, Shopping Agreements, Attachment Agreements and more can be …

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Maryland’s Kid’s Code: Preparing for the October 1, 2024 Deadline

By / January 9, 2025

In just a few days, on October 1, 2024, Maryland’s new Kid’s Code (also known as the Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Act) will go into effect. What is the Maryland Kid’s Code? The Maryland Kid’s Code, signed into law this past May, draws inspiration from the UK and California Age Appropriate Design Codes and aims to …

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Webcomics, Manhwa, and Webnovels Agreements

By / March 21, 2025

Artists and writers have long submitted short stories, webcomics, and fan works to online literary magazines or on fanfiction websites as a way to hone their skills and gain exposure. Creators and their works span the globe and range from literary-style web novels to Japanese manga. In recent years, however, platforms have begun offering publishing …

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The Digital Services Act

By / March 24, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2024, the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) went into effect, introducing new regulations for online platforms, hosting services, and intermediary services operating or providing services in the EU.  With most of the requirements of the DSA coming into force by February 17, 2024, it becomes important for businesses to know whether …

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Moonlighting: who owns what?

By / January 9, 2025

Moonlighting and side hustles – whatever you want to call them – come up frequently in the games space. However, it is important to keep in mind some potential issues that can arise – both from an employer’s perspective and from an employee’s perspective. An employer will generally want (and likely needs) to own all …

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