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03.19.2024
Client Advisories
The Shifting Landscape of Esports Leagues
Compared to traditional sports, esports are in a constant state of flux at almost every level. New games enter the competitive scene as they are released or gain popularity, and the games themselves experience updates and balance changes throughout the year, from minor tweaks to new playable characters or maps. These changes are almost entirely decided by the games’ developers, who control not just the content of the games, but also have substantial influence over the competitions involving them, creating a tournament landscape that can be difficult to navigate for newcomers and professionals alike.
05.20.2022
Press Releases
Rob Seiger Interviewed on the Business College of Sports Podcast Hosted by Kristi Dosh
Robert Seiger, Chair of Archer's Sports & Entertainment Group, was interviewed on the Business College of Sports podcast with Kristi Dosh on the topic "Revisiting NIL for International Student Athletes: Breaking down attempts by international student athletes to participate in NIL." This episode takes a look at a few specific instances where international student athletes have attempted to take advantage of NIL without violating the restrictions of their student visas. Are these situations good examples of how international student athletes can take advantage of NIL opportunities? Or, will the government make an example out of them for violating visa laws? Listen to the podcast here.
02.10.2022
Articles
Non-Fungible Tokens: What Rights Do They Really Provide?
Mark J. Sever, Partner and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, discusses NFT's and their sustainability in this Sports Business Journal article, “Non-Fungible Tokens: What Rights Do They Really Provide?, published February 9, 2022.