Notch’s Reaction to Minecraft Buyout Is a Reminder to All Entrepreneurs

POSTED BY Micah-Shalom Kesselman Early September saw the announcement of Microsoft’s buyout of Mojang, developers of the phenomenally popular Minecraft, for $2.5 billion. Some have been discussing the favorable tax implications its impact for Microsoft. Others have pointed out the long-term branding strategy underlying the acquisition. In the wake of the buyout, news broke that… Read More Notch’s Reaction to Minecraft Buyout Is a Reminder to All Entrepreneurs

October 11, 2014 nhasenfus

Is King, the Candy Crush Creator, Taking It a Step Too Far?

POSTED BY Nicole Cocozza Everyone seems to be addicted to the popular game, Candy Crush Saga (“Candy Crush”). King.com Ltd. (“King”) is the creator of the trendy game that has captured an audience of all ages since the release of the game in April of 2012. The game can be accessed on Facebook or on… Read More Is King, the Candy Crush Creator, Taking It a Step Too Far?

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YouTube Matures Over Long Seven-Year Litigation Against Viacom

POSTED BY Abner Pinedo YouTube is an efficient video sharing website owned by Google. It is known as the second largest search engine in the world. It is easy for just about anyone to upload any kind of media online nowadays. People use it for, including but not limited to, streaming music, television shows, tutorials,… Read More YouTube Matures Over Long Seven-Year Litigation Against Viacom

March 27, 2014 jhtlLeave a comment

Netflix Refuses ISP Restrictions

POSTED BY Alex Zamenhof Earlier this month, Netflix and Comcast announced a special arrangement that the two have entered into: namely, that Netflix streaming will be faster for people who have Comcast as their ISP. In a recent article, I found a fantastic description that breaks down exactly how video traffic on the internet works:… Read More Netflix Refuses ISP Restrictions

March 16, 2014 jhtlLeave a comment

The Bitcoin: Regulating the Decentralized Digital Currency

POSTED BY Allison Kearns As investors swoon over the digital currency Bitcoin, regulators deal with questions of whether or how it should be regulated. The Bitcoin is a decentralized virtual currency that is designed to mimic the mining of a commodity. Except mining in the online arena consists of clients competing to solve cryptographic puzzles. … Read More The Bitcoin: Regulating the Decentralized Digital Currency

February 10, 2014 jhtl1 Comment

Stale Copyright Claims: Supreme Court To Resolve Whether Doctrine of Laches or Statute of Limitations Controls in Petrella v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

POSTED BY Christopher Barnett Legendary boxer Giacobbe “Jake” LaMotta has had an incredible career. Nicknamed “The Bronx Bull” and “The Raging Bull”, LaMotta is a former Middleweight Champion of the World. In 1980 his fame propelled him to the big screen, when he was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the Hollywood hit, The Raging… Read More Stale Copyright Claims: Supreme Court To Resolve Whether Doctrine of Laches or Statute of Limitations Controls in Petrella v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

February 10, 2014 jhtlLeave a comment

Netflix’s Use of Pirating Websites

POSTED by Stephanie Surette Does it make sense for media giants to monitor pirating websites for their own profit? In a New York Times article, the author discusses how Netflix has admitted to reviewing piracy websites to gauge consumer interest in shows before committing to purchase them. The company reviews pirating websites to see what… Read More Netflix’s Use of Pirating Websites

February 5, 2014 jhtlLeave a comment

Aspiring Media Creators and a Basic Contractual Pitfall

POSTED BY Micah Kesselman One of the most important steps, and one where the footing is never as solid as would be hoped, a content creator makes along the journey to putting a product to market is signing with a publisher. Be it game development, music, video, or any other sort of media product, it… Read More Aspiring Media Creators and a Basic Contractual Pitfall

January 15, 2014 jhtlLeave a comment

Bad Breakups: First Refusal Provisions in Endorsement Contracts

POSTED BY Meghan Bonk No one can sell a brand quite like a superstar athlete. Most of these athletes aren’t born superstars, however, and many of them partake in some lower-tier endorsement deals before they hit the peak and sign with companies like Nike or Under Armour. Unfortunately, when athletes sign enter into endorsement contracts,… Read More Bad Breakups: First Refusal Provisions in Endorsement Contracts

January 7, 2014 jhtl2 Comments

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