How a Supreme Court Ruling on Ink Could Impact Digital Games
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A ruling this week on resales of printer cartridges could signal an important step toward changing your legal rights regarding the things you buy.
READ MORE >California to reimburse ESA for Supreme Court legal fees
The state of California has agreed to reimburse the Entertainment Software Association $950,000 for its Supreme Court battle, and the ESA has announced it will put a portion into a new initiative to teach underserved communities important job skills.
READ MORE >"So even the people who didn't vote for any of the officials should blame themselves for what the ..."
see all 6 commentsTop News of 2011: Supreme Court protects games
Our final selection for "top story of 2011" is the Supreme Court's ruling of video games as free speech.
READ MORE >"Not a lot of legal briefs make me smile, but that one did. Video games qualify for First ..."
see all 11 commentsJustice Kagan 'struggled' with video game decision
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan recently admitted that the ruling in Brown vs. EMA was the most difficult of her SCOTUS career thus far, but ultimately couldn't overcome the First Amendment precedent.
READ MORE >"I don't see what the difference is between a violent game, and a violent movie. It all boils ..."
see all 4 commentsESA requesting $1.1 million reimbursement for attorney fees
The ESA has filed a request with the Supreme Court to order the state of California to reimburse them for legal fees for the recent SCOTUS case. The organization is requesting $1.1 million.
READ MORE >"That was my original line of thinking in that half-joking jab (sheesh, can't even use biting ..."
see all 18 commentsSCOTUS ruling on California game law expected Monday
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on Brown v. EMA next week, most likely on Monday. The case could have a large impact on the video game industry, and determining if games are protected by the First Amendment.
READ MORE >"It's more fun to mess with people's minds. Besides... what if I started freelancing for CNN? ..."
see all 16 commentsECA Releases Video Discussing Proposed California Law with Rallying Industry Supporters
On November 2, the United States Supreme Court heard opening arguments in the case pitting California state versus the Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association
READ MORE >"I dont think they will go through with this ever all they have to do is go turn on a 360 or ps3 ..."
see all 6 commentsCalifornia Bill to Restrict Sale of Violent Videogames to Minors Argued in US Supreme Court
The long-running legal process over California's bill to restrict the sale of violent games to minors entered the homestretch today in a hearing...
READ MORE >"Nice article Garnett. I think I would disagree that the court gave little indication as to how ..."
see all 24 commentsECA Organizing Gamer Rally for Free Speech at US Supreme Court
The ECA has announced plans for a free speech rally at the US Supreme Court in Washington D.C. as part of its continuing campaign to raise...
READ MORE >"Way to back up your assertion with ZERO data. You are a truly "smoke and mirrors" troll."
see all 43 commentsSend California Senator Leland Yee a Message by Sending Him Your Broken Gaming Peripherals
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), via its Video Game Voters Network website (VGVN), is asking gamers to send a message to the chief...
READ MORE >"Enforcing regulations on video games sales will SAVE the economy, holy fuck, you guys will be ..."
see all 64 commentsESA Urges Gamers to Join the Video Game Voters Network in Fight Against Proposed California Law
California state attorneys will soon appear in front of the Supreme Court with hopes to pass a law allowing the state to limit access to video...
READ MORE >"then dont buy them. and definitely dont impose your opinion or lack of a toleration upon the ..."
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"It is also going to make things a mess for hacking/botting/scripting etc. Digital service, not a ..."
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