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  • You Still Need to Be Wary of Using Generative AI In Your Projects

    You Still Need to Be Wary of Using Generative AI In Your Projects

    A question on many clients’ minds lately is whether or not they can incorporate assets generated by large language model (“LLM”) artificial intelligence (“AI”), or “generative AI,” into their games, videos, or other projects. This subject is a very hot topic these days and the conversation is constantly evolving. But for now, here are some […] Read more

  • Legal Issues in Layoffs

    Legal Issues in Layoffs

    There have been a lot of layoffs in the video game industry lately—the most prominent recent one being the announcement that Microsoft would layoff approximately 1900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees.[1] And there are a few legal issues that both employers and employees should be looking out for—and discussing with an attorney—in connection with layoffs. […] Read more

  • Why You Still Aren’t Totally Free to Use Steamboat Willie and Mickey Mouse

    Why You Still Aren’t Totally Free to Use Steamboat Willie and Mickey Mouse

    As you may have heard, on January 1, 2024, Steamboat Willie—the first successfully distributed Mickey Mouse cartoon—as well as the Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters themselves entered the public domain.[1] [2] [3] This subject has been getting a lot of attention, but despite several legal commentators having already discussed it, confusion continues to abound. Disney […] Read more

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Jason is an experienced legal generalist with nearly ten years of experience working in-house for a major family of government corporate entities and their employees, in addition to counseling private clients involved in creative enterprises and prior work with other organizations.

He provides general legal advising to clients regarding compliance, represents clients in connection with negotiating contracts, represents clients in connection with administrative proceedings before government bodies, and represents clients in connection with resolving litigations and other disputes.

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New York University School of Law
Juris Doctor 2014

University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts 2008

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