ESG Law, the First Dedicated Esports Law Firm, Launches

The latest “esports are real” proof may not be a new game, team, or patch, but is nonetheless a milestone for the industry as a whole. The first-ever dedicated esports law firm has officially launched. Although there already exist video-game dedicated lawyers and firms who have worked in esports, Bryce Blum’s Electronic Sports & Gaming Law is the first one to specifically dedicate itself to this branch of competitive gaming.

“My primary focus with this firm is to go beyond the typical attorney‑client relationship,” Blum told ESPN in a statement. “I’ve always tried to not just be an external service provider, but an engaged member of the esports community. Under the ESG Law banner, I will build a culture of engagement that will allow us to continue creating legal solutions for a constantly evolving set of challenges throughout the esports space.”

As the mission statement on the ESG Law website says, the firm’s intent is to “offer unique insight into client’s plans” to further the industry as a whole. Among the many clients that Blum has worked with figure notables such as Team Liquid, Team SoloMid, Fnatic, and more.

You can follow the founder, Bryce Blum, @esportslaw.

Source: ESG Law via ESPN

Registration Open for Stream.me’s Kross Up Killer Instinct Circuit

Announced back in early December, registration for Stream.me’s Killer Instinct circuit is now live, with several top KI players already signed up to compete in the first tournament of the season. Circa|Nicky, F3|Hollywood Sleep, Charlieboy, UA|Wheels, BH|Amenty and many others are set to play in the first Kross Up tournament next weekend on Saturday the 14th.

Matches will be best-of-five, single-elimination, with players gaining Ranking points for placing within the top 16 of each event. At the end of eight weeks of competition, the top eight players will be selected to compete in the Circuit Finals, where it will be a double-elimination contest to crown the Kross Up champion.

All of the action will be streamed over on the Kross Up Stream.me channel, with commentary provided by Mr. Aquaman and JagoBlake. You can periodically check circuit standings and attendees for each event over on the Kross Up smash.gg page; any Xbox One or Windows 10 players from the US and Canada are able to compete.

Source: Stream.me