Carlton Fields Podcasts

Join Steve as he welcomes back Nick to discuss the intricacies of betting on esports from a legal perspective. In this episode, they explain the laws that regulate esports gambling, highlight some of the regulatory challenges facing esports gambling, and identify some risks inherent in the process.

Shane Young is a penetration tester at Rapid7 whose real-life acting and cyber skills would have been a great addition to the “Oceans 11” team. In this episode, Shane joins the No Password Required team to share some of his exciting stories as a penetration tester, how hacking his high school’s network got him into […]

Melinda Lemke is the Head of Information Security at King & Spalding with a decade of leadership experience in the cyber industry. In this episode, Melinda joins the No Password Required team to talk about her experience as a woman and leader in this field, how professional mentors can enhance success, and the best yacht-rock […]

Stephen “Scuba” Gary is a cyber intelligence professor at the University of South Florida with over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. In this episode, Scuba joins the No Password Required team to discuss his journey in the field of cybersecurity, how one gets the nickname Scuba without scuba diving, and why math […]

Due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been significant movement toward the government contracting arena and away from the commercial world. Join Carlton Fields attorney Joe McManus and Paul Williams, former chief judge of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, as they discuss the transition from commercial work to government contracting and […]

In the first episode of our OFCCP-focused podcast series, Carlton Fields attorney Rae Vann and BCGi’s Matt Nusbaum discuss the possible fate of several Trump-era OFCCP policy directives under the incoming Biden administration, and what these changes may mean for employers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way millions of people work. Remote workers are especially vulnerable to cyber threats such as ransomware and business email compromise. Joe Swanson, chair of Carlton Fields’ Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice, discusses important cybersecurity trends, what companies should do to prepare for cyber breaches, how to mitigate risk if an […]

The cannabis industry faces numerous challenges given the current federal legislation and regulatory framework, including a lack of service providers, illusory insurance coverage options, and higher risk with fewer protections. Fundraising for cannabis companies can be particularly difficult. Chase Wright, a member of the professional practices group at Cherry Bekaert, discusses several avenues that companies […]

Starting a business is not for the faint of heart. Your best chance at survival and success is to plan out the life cycle of your company from the beginning and how you are going to exit at the end. The decisions you make when starting a business will be critical to the success you […]

The world is not the same since we left our places of employment in March at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As employees return to their workplaces or continue working remotely, employers should, of course, be thinking about their safety. But, there are other important things to consider such as brand and company reputation […]

Former AUSA Jack Clabby, a litigator with Carlton Fields, describes his unique method for opening corporate internal interviews. The “Compass Rose” is designed to build rapport with the witness and elicit important background information in an organized, repeatable way.

Steve, Nick, and new player Charles explore how trade secrets impact the video game industry. They explain how trade secrets work, discuss recent esports litigation over trade secrets, and share some best practices for protecting trade secrets.

Join Steve and Nick as they dive into the complex and conflicting world of global video game regulations. They discuss various countries’ approaches to regulation, provide tips on how to enter coveted foreign markets, and peer into the future of video game and esports regulations in the United States and abroad.

In this episode, Steve and Nick interview John Kracum, a former lawyer and current vice president of Misfits Gaming Group, about the wide array of legal issues facing today’s top esports teams.

Since Steve and Nick first explored the issue of loot boxes on this podcast, the world has taken note, and the loot box debate has exploded. In this episode, we cover the ensuing twists and turns in the loot box saga and explain how their treatment and regulation have developed on a global scale.

The Carlton Fields webinar “COVID-19: What a Lender Can Do to Prepare for the Inevitable Defaults – Part 2” on March 31 covered a broad range of topics related to the coronavirus as it relates to the financial sector. If you were in attendance, we hope the program was both informational and helpful. In this […]

Workplace issues stemming from the novel coronavirus abound, and many employers continue to seek practical and timely answers and solutions. In this podcast, Carlton Fields employment law attorneys Rae Vann and Quincy Bird answer many of the questions employers may have about the impact on COVID-19 in the workplace, including recent guidance from the Department […]

Steve and Nick discuss contractual considerations facing many esports and video game companies canceling scheduled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They explain the importance of force majeure clauses in contracts, common-law defenses, and how some companies have shifted to offering digital events.

In this webinar, Carlton Fields attorneys are joined by David Harrison of Midland Loan Services to discuss issues facing the industry, including continuing advances on lines of credit, nonmonetary defaults, pre-and post-bankruptcy issues, force majeure, due diligence, forbearance issues, and foreclosure issues.

Steve and Nick examine the trends behind the explosive growth enjoyed by the mobile gaming industry, as well as some of the legal and practical issues that come along with it. They then interview Brian Grayson, Founder and CEO of Lionheart Games, and talk about the differences in developing and publishing for the mobile market, […]