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Virtual Legality

by Richard Hoeg

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Legal Analysis | Executive Orders, Politicized Debanking, and the Cost of Steam's Surrender (VL)

August 20, 2025 · 44 min

Lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the legal complexities surrounding an executive order on fair banking. He clarifies misunderstandings about US government branches and examines challenges in implementing objective banking standards. The…
CREDIT DECLINED | Mastercard, Steam, and the Importance of What Corporations *Don't* Say (VL)

August 5, 2025 · 36 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the recent rule changes on platforms like Steam and itch.io, driven by the power of payment processors. He discusses the importance of understanding legality versus corporate policies, with a…
WE DO NOT ACCEPT | Stopping Payment Processors and the End of Freedom (VL)

July 25, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the complexities of censorship on digital platforms, focusing on Steam's new rules influenced by payment processors. He discusses financial censorship, game removals, and pressure from credit…
The Great EULA Switch Up | A Lawyer Reads (some of) Nintendo's Controversial New Terms

June 19, 2025 · 41 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores Nintendo's recent user agreement changes, focusing on anti-piracy measures and new prohibitions. He provides a legal analysis of user rights, legal language, and implications for parental…
SAG AFTRA, Darth Vader, and the Future of Performance in a World of AI

May 21, 2025 · 24 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg discusses the controversy surrounding Darth Vader's AI-generated voice in Fortnite and the resulting legal actions by SAG AFTRA. He discusses the implications of AI replacing human performers and SAG…

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What the Trump?! | USAID, Elon Musk, and the Roberts Court

March 5, 2025 · 43 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores recent legal and political developments surrounding the Supreme Court's non-decision on USAID funding and related controversies. He covers the District Court's restraining order, the…
Warner Bros., Monolith Closure, and the Legal Legacy of the Nemesis System

February 28, 2025 · 30 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg discusses the recent Warner Brothers studio closures and reflects on the company's history in the video game industry, including Monolith Productions. He focuses on intellectual property issues in…
What the Trump?! | Did an Executive Order just end the US Administrative State? (VL)

February 22, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores executive orders and U.S. government structure, focusing on independent agencies versus presidential control. Using Trump's executive order as a case study, he discusses the administrative…
Roblox Under Scrutiny | Federal Investigations, Child Safety, and More

February 12, 2025 · 22 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg delves into the complexities surrounding Roblox, its platform, and the recent scrutiny it faces. He begins with an overview of Roblox's popularity and the criticisms it has attracted. The discussion…
TikTok, Microsoft, and Legal Challenges | Exploring the Ban and Beyond

February 5, 2025 · 40 min

In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the prospect of Microsoft/TikTok acquisition talks. He examines the TikTok ban, enforcement challenges, and network impacts. Hoeg analyzes the performative aspects of January 19th, discusses…
FTC Takes on Genshin Impact | Loot Boxes, Dark Patterns, and Legal Showdowns

January 29, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min

In this episode, Richard Hoeg examines the FTC's lawsuit against Genshin Impact, focusing on loot boxes and transparency. He discusses the FTC's charges, including concerns over "dark pattern tactics" and COPPA compliance, and the…
DoD Puts Tencent under Fire | What EVERYONE'S Getting Wrong (VL)

January 16, 2025 · 33 min

In this episode, Richard Hoeg explores the US Department of Defense's CMC designation and its business impacts on Tencent Holdings. He covers legal background, executive orders, and insights from Bloomberg, analyzing market reactions and…

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About the show

Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).