The Metaverse is opening up a whole new world without international boundaries — a world that lawyers must carefully and consistently steer. Learn the latest and get prepared with this article by Ellen Zavian, and Norman Wain. #metaverse #FutureofLaw #ACCDocket #AI #Tech #Technology

Are you prepared for contracts and intellectual property protection in the metaverse? Learn what you need to know in this interview with Danielle Van Lier and Sue-Anne Morrow, in-house counsel at the Screen Actors Guild. #metaverse #FutureofLaw #inhousecounsel

Include these terms and conditions if your company is thinking about contracting with a social media influencer.

Social media influencers and endorsers have become integral to advertising strategies for companies. In-house counsel are dealing with this fairly new marketing tool that poses unique risks for the company’s reputation and brand.

Brad Shear, an in-house influencer with over a million followers on TikTok, talks about how he accidentally became a viral star by posting 15-second legal tips for his young audience.

This article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to the current model, including one that leverages new forms of corporate structure to create a distinct ethical framework for college athletics.

Just where the current popular esport titles will be in 2019 is unknown. In-house counsel should monitor this emerging industry, with its inherent unknown risk, to see how businesses and regulations will respond to an area of law that isn’t fully formed.

By examining what the fantasy sports industry has done well and what it might have handled differently, we also extrapolate to provide valuable lessons in-house counsel from diverse industries can learn from the fantasy sports meltdown including lessons related to conventional promotions, lobbying, consumer protection expectations, and the use of intellectual property.

The 50/50 charitable raffle has long been part of the experience at Canadian sporting events. Now, with the help of technology, as well as cultural shifting, and even changes to the law, the 50/50 raffle has made a splash in American pro sports, and has moved even beyond that, to collegiate sports.