In late February 2013 the New Jersey Legislature passed legislation allowing on-line wagering, subject to certain limitations. This legislation was signed into law by Governor Chris Christie. Under the new law, licensed operators will be allowed to offer online versions of a wide variety of games currently permitted in Atlantic…
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2013 Albrecht Report confirms Major Changes in EU Data Laws – Are You Ready
Why do you need to act urgently even if you feel your data handling is compliant? If you are a US headquartered company do you need to bother with these new EU laws and significant changes proposed? 2013 has already seen the frenetic pace of change from last year continue…
Pillsbury Rocks Social Media Week in NY and DC – Game On!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in both New York and Washington, DC for our Social Media Week events – Game On! Special thank you to all of our panelists: Randy Leibowitz, Mike Scafidi, Tim Ettus, Lou Kerner, Peter Corbett, Jim Gatto, Sean Kane, Lauren Lynch Flick and Tina Kearns…
NeuroGaming 2013 Conference & Expo
Please join us on May 1-2 at the Neurogaming 2013 Conference and Expo : where your mind and body meet game play. Over 50 companies involved in neurogaming Coolest neurogaming technologies Over a dozen mind blowing panels Insight into how neurogame design work Neurogame developers are using the latest emotional,…
Around the Virtual World – February 4-15, 2013
A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. Path Inc. to Settle Charges Over Collecting Kids’ Data Path Inc., a maker of a popular social networking app, agreed to an $800,000 settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges it…
Announcing Social Media Law Event in NY and DC – Game On!
NEW YORK CITY In conjunction with Social Media Week, please join us in our New York office on Wednesday, February 20th from 5 – 7 pm for Game On! Social Media Contests, Sweepstakes and Promotions. The use of social media-based contests, sweepstakes and other promotional techniques is rapidly increasing. So…
Who wants money for mobile app development?
Kongregate, the game portal owned by GameStop, has announced a financial assistance program to the tune of $10 million for free-to-play mobile app developers. The assistance includes cash advances to help developers finish their gam, including final builds and integration, support to help with testing, QA and monetisation and marketing…
Around the Virtual World – January 28 – February 1, 2013
A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. Kabam Hits Profitability in 2012 on Revenue of $180 Million Kabam doesn’t have to report earnings since it’s privately held, but that didn’t stop it from saying today that it was profitable last…
Social Media Guidance for Financial Institutions
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has released proposed guidance on the applicability of consumer protection and compliance laws, regulations, and policies to activities conducted via social media by banks, savings associations, and credit unions, as well as nonbank entities supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and state…
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Prevent a Loss of Patent Rights when the U.S. Changes to a “First-Inventor-to-File” System on March 16, 2013 One of the most significant changes of the 2011 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”) takes effect on March 16, 2013 when the U.S. transitions from a “First-to-Invent” patent system to a “First-Inventor-to-File”…