In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the Big Ten Conference's sportsmanship policy, with special focus on Jim Harbaugh's potential innocence in the wild stallions affair. He examines the conference's letter to the University of Michigan, the legality of stealing signs during games, and Michigan's legal accountability. Richard explores the role of the Commissioner in NCAA investigations, the importance of access to underlying material in cases, and analyzes the decision made against the...

In this episode, Richard Hoeg dives into the NCAA investigation into Michigan Football, examining allegations against staffer, Connor Stallions, and potential additional rule violations. The discussion extends to the "Wild Stallions Scandal" and NCAA bylaws. The episode also explores NCAA amendments, conduct rules, and ethical implications of exploiting loopholes, concluding with potential punishments for Michigan.

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the FTC vs MSABK case, with a focus on antitrust laws and relevant cases. He examines the court's burden in merger cases, the FTC's stance, and the relevance of the Brown Shoe case. The conversation continues on FTC's challenges in proving merger legality doubts, their claims of court errors, and the potential harm to consumers post-merger. The episode also covers Microsoft's response, media misinterpretations, and potential settlements with UK's CMA.

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the recent developments in the gaming industry, focusing on the FTC's case against Microsoft's deal with Activision. He examines gaming content access, distribution models, and the legal framework, including Section 7 of the Clayton Act and antitrust laws. The discussion also covers the controversy around Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, the financial implications, and an analysis of Microsoft's post-merger actions. The episode concludes with an...

In this episode, Richard Hoeg converses with Dr. Boyd Richards about his career in neurosurgery, brain health, impacts of smoking, and the concept of brain plasticity. They delve into the details of Richard's stroke, recovery process, and the importance of clinical research and fundraising in neurosurgery.

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses his background in maths, the recent reversal decision by the CMA and its implications. He further delves into the disappearance of gamers and how reasonable minds can rebuild the gaming community.

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the unraveling scenario of a case, the CMA's remedy rules, Microsoft's offer for access, and Sony's risky business strategy.

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses recent FTC headlines, dissects a judge's order, explores the role of custodians in litigation, and emphasizes the importance of content licenses. He also touches on employee record privacy and concludes with final thoughts.

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. Now, of course, the biggest news possible has happened. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued. But one side does not a lawsuit make. Let's talk about it...LIVE. Quite the stocking stuffer Microsoft has delivered...in Virtual Legality. #Microsoft #Activision #FTC *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 08:44 MS Wants to be...

It's that time of year again. Tom Hoeg, long thought lost to the underbelly of the gaming industry, has awoken, and just in time for him to explain to me how the many entries on my Top Ten Games of the Year are either completely or mostly wrong.  (And there may even be an Ian Runkle appearance or two.) THABTO is back and here to celebrate the year that was gaming in 2022! *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality...

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. After the US Federal Trade Commission elected to sue to (try to) stop the deal, seemingly all of the "takes" have come out. Including, now, a new lawsuit from...Playstation players? Things just keep getting sillier and sillier. Let's talk about it...LIVE. #Microsoft #Activision #Lawsuit *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:53...

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. With the FTC lawsuit still fresh in everyone's mind, many have started to explore the various contentions made by the US regulatory body. Among those is the FTC's claim that Microsoft is untrustworthy because they told the European Union they had no incentive to make Zenimax's games exclusive...immediately before declaring Starfield, Redfall, and Elder Scrolls VI exclusive after the...

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. Now, of course, the biggest news possible has happened. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued. But what does the agency's complaint say? What can we learn from it? Let's talk about it...LIVE. It begins...in Virtual Legality. #Microsoft #Activision #FTC *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON -...

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to block Microsoft x Activision. There's so much to talk about here. Let's do it all live. Ain't no party like a Lawsuit Party...in Virtual Legality. #Microsoft #Xbox #Activision *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality MERCH STORE - https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** Discussed in this...

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. Now, with late night tweets flying around from Phil Spencer himself, Microsoft seems to have enlisted a new ally: Nintendo. What does it mean? And why might Steam's rejection of such a deal actually prove the more important? Let's talk about it. "It's a me, Captain Price"...in Virtual Legality. #Microsoft #Xbox #Activision *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/...

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. With rumors flying about the imminence of an FTC lawsuit to prevent the deal (or is that an allowance of the deal...), Microsoft and allies at the Communication Workers of America launch into an all out Public Relations attack seeking to put pressure on the FTC's impending decision. Will it work? Let's discuss what's been said. The girl in the corner should have warned you, it'll turn...

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. Now, the NY Post has reported a defection at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), but what does that mean for the deal and the agency? And can we really trust their reporting? Slaughter vs Khan sounds like a WWE matchup...in Virtual Legality. #Microsoft #Xbox #Activision *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:17 Microsoft is Ready...

Nintendo has long cultivated a moderately adversarial relationship with fans of its many gaming properties, but many thought things were looking up. That all changed for the organizers of the Smash World Tour on the day before Thanksgiving. What is their story? What does it have to do with something called the Panda Cup? And what (if any) legal recourse might they have? NINTENDO SMASH...in Virtual Legality. #smashworldtour #nintendo #cancelled *** NEW MERCH LINK:...

Microsoft x Activision may well prove the longest playlist on this channel, as the news simply won't stop. Now, Reuters comes out with a very insightful exclusive, claiming that Microsoft intends to short circuit the EU merger review process...by promising them most everything the tech company thinks they will want. But will it work? This was always going to head to concessions...in Virtual Legality. #Microsoft #Xbox #Activision *** NEW MERCH LINK:...

Leaks at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggest that the agency is "likely" to sue over Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard King. But just how likely is "likely", and what can we tell from the agency's own internal processes and legal requirements? Legal weakness doesn't always prevent a lawsuit...in Virtual Legality. #Microsoft #Xbox #Activision *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON -...

Microsoft and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom have been trading punches over Activision and everybody's (!) got questions...and answers. But its only Sony that has gone ALL IN. Let's go through it together...in Virtual Legality LIVE. #Xbox #Activision #Sony *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality MERCH STORE -...