Free Speech and Free Press in the Age of Disinformation
By Bobby Desmond - October 09, 2024 The Importance of First Amendment Protections The First Amendment’s protections of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition are not only essential to the pursuit of happiness by each person, individually, but also to the proper functioning of a republic governed by the people as
New York Times covers creative use of Google Trends evidence in obscenity case
Lawrence Walters, a Florida lawyer who is an expert in obscenity law, said that there was nothing inherently illegal about cam shows, as long as the models were over 18. There is another risk. ‘There’s a perception that you can be a stealth webcam model,’ he says. ‘That’s not always
Legal Overview of Daily Fantasy Sports
The Evolution of Daily Fantasy Sports By: Neil Braslow, Esq. Walters Law Group It is estimated that nearly $100 billion dollars will be gambled during the upcoming 2016 football season. Of that amount, nearly 95% will be gambled illegally. While considering which outlets would allow individuals to gamble legally, it is hard to
Adult Website Law – Beginner’s Legal Guide for Operating an Adult Website
This legal guide is intended to provide an overview of the federal and constitutional issues impacting operation of an adult website. It is intended for the newbie or those thinking about getting into the business. Given the wide-ranging legal issues facing this industry, formal legal representation is recommended. This guide
EMERGING LEGAL ISSUES IN ESPORTS
The booming eSports industry is expected to become a $3 billion dollar industry by 2017. As a relatively new industry experiencing unprecedented growth, legal issues are continuously emerging. While eSports is a niche that is developing its own set of unique issues, many of the hurdles are similar to those
Skill Gaming Legal Guide
By: Lawrence G. Walters The Skill Gaming industry is growing, and many entrepreneurs are looking at new ways to tap the market. Fantasy sports, trivia games, video game tournaments, and a wide variety of other skill-based activities have captured the public’s interest. This Legal Guide is intended to provide an overview