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Ross A. Hersemann

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Founder of Loading Law Adjunct Professor at DePaul University Chair at IGDA Chicago

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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 13/09/2026
Things are getting started at the Chicago Indie Game Showcase! I'm representing both IGDA Chicago and Junction Jam today. Come see all the amazing games made at Junction Jam and celebrate the Chicago & Midwest Indie Game Scenes! Thanks Indie City Games for making this event happen!!!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 11/09/2026
The Chicago Indie Game Showcase (C.I.G.S.) is THIS WEEKEND!!! Come check out games some amazing Midwest made games, & even some from Junction Jam! This is sure to be an EPIC event representing the best talent and tenacity in Chicagoland so buy your tickets now at indiecitygames.org See you there!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 11/09/2026
One of the best game conferences in the Midwest is @thegdex.bsky.social! I've been attending and presenting there for over a decade. Today I'm joining their Community Fundraiser livestream. Tune in to www.twitch.tv/thegdex at 4pm CST to hear me discuss games, law, community, and Junction Jam!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 18/08/2026
Over 100 attendees joined us at @depauluniversity.bsky.social for our train themed game jam this weekend! Our goal was to bring together Midwestern game developers to create, collaborate, and connect with each other. We succeeded! See you next year! #JunctionJam2026
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 14/08/2026
Junction Jam is TOMORROW!!! If you're a game dev in Chicagoland come out this weekend to DePaul for our rooftop jam! Learn more at www.junctionjam.org This event is free for @depauluniversity.bsky.social students & recent grads! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 31/07/2026
Junction Jam is in 2 weeks! If you're a game dev in Chicagoland come out Aug 15-16 to @cdmdepaul for our rooftop jam! Learn more at www.junctionjam.org This event is free for @depaulU students & recent grads! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 27/07/2026
I took a trip out to the Illinois Railway Museum yesterday and had the experience of a lifetime. I drove this steam locomotive for an afternoon! I've wanted to do this since I was five years old. Thanks to the entire IRM Steam Team and my wife Robyn for making this happen. I'll be back soon!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 21/07/2026
Choo choo everyone!!! Junction Jam is happening Aug 15-16!!!
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I'm very excited to finally share a project I've been working on! Junction Jam is an in-person, 2-day, round-trip game jam where jammers from across the Midwest make video games on board Amtr...
I'm very excited to finally share a project I've been working on! Junction Jam is an in-person, 2-day, round-trip game jam where jammers from across the Midwest make video games on board Amtrak train...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 10/07/2026
I'm excited to announce that this August I'll be speaking at my first ever Serious Play Conference on behalf of the Video Game Bar Association alongside these amazing professionals! Can't wait! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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I'm excited to announce that this August I'll be speaking at my first ever Serious Play Conference on behalf of the Video Game Bar Association alongside these amazing professionals! Can't ...
I'm excited to announce that this August I'll be speaking at my first ever Serious Play Conference on behalf of the Video Game Bar Association alongside these amazing professionals! Can't wait!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 27/04/2026
You Don't Know What You Don't Know! I've got one more video game related talk happening at the Chicago Bar Association this season. See you there Friday! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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#law #videogames #games #ai | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Attorneys often ask me what it's like working in the video game industry and what makes video game industry clients special. It happens so often that even after my Video Game Law Dungeon Crawl talk at...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 21/04/2026
Video Game Law at the CBA today at 2pm! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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Illinois attorneys, you know your MCLE deadline is coming up in June... Here's 3 hours of Video Game Law related CLE! Come get it! | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Illinois attorneys, you know your MCLE deadline is coming up in June... Here's 3 hours of Video Game Law related CLE! Come get it!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 20/04/2026
It's time for a @officialgdc.bsky.social roundup! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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Educators Soapbox | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
My GDC Festival of Gaming experience this year was NEXT LEVEL! Keep reading for a long overdue, somewhat sentimental, but always sincere, recounting of my time in San Francisco. One milestone tha...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 03/04/2026
Cool things happening this month at the CBA! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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It's going to be a busy month for Video Game Law at the Chicago Bar Association! I have two talks coming up that you shouldn't miss. On April 10th I'm presenting a lecture that I'm c...
It's going to be a busy month for Video Game Law at the Chicago Bar Association! I have two talks coming up that you shouldn't miss. On April 10th I'm presenting a lecture that I'm calling "You Don'...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 13/03/2026
That's a wrap! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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And that's a wrap on DAY 5 of GDC Festival of Gaming! It's been a full, fun, and very productive week, but now it's time for me to start my Midwest Goodbyes. If I don't start now I...
And that's a wrap on DAY 5 of GDC Festival of Gaming! It's been a full, fun, and very productive week, but now it's time for me to start my Midwest Goodbyes. If I don't start now I won't ever make...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 12/03/2026
It's always a great day to celebrate what brings us together! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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#gdc2026 #igf26 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Day 4 of GDC Festival of Gaming has been all about COMMUNITY! Last night was a series of fun surprises and meaningful connections. I attended the Independent Games Festival awards and was thrilled t...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 12/03/2026
It's a beautiful day at #GDC2026 ! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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#gdc2026 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Day 3 of GDC Festival of Gaming has been FUN! My talk yesterday went AMAZINGLY well and I'm so grateful to my co-presenters and event organizers for making it happen. Remember attendees, when it com...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 10/03/2026
Today's the big day at #GDC2026 ! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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#gdc2016 #law #games | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Day 2 of GDC Festival of Gaming is firing on all cylinders! I had a blast reconnecting with some friends at the Video Game Bar Association Breakfast this morning and it reminded me that I really need ...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 09/03/2026
It begins!!! #GDC2026 www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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It begins! I'm officially in San Francisco for GDC Festival of Gaming. Be sure to attend my talk tomorrow, which is part of the Educators Soapbox, at 4:40 pm in West Hall RM 2014. See you there! ...
It begins! I'm officially in San Francisco for GDC Festival of Gaming. Be sure to attend my talk tomorrow, which is part of the Educators Soapbox, at 4:40 pm in West Hall RM 2014. See you there!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 08/03/2026
On my way to #GDC2026 Festival of Gaming in San Francisco! I was thrilled to discover the new Gameway Lounge at Chicago Midway International Airport. I had to drop in and set some high scores before I depart. See you all soon!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 02/03/2026
Want to meet up at #GDC2026 ? Get on my calendar here! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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#gdc2026 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
I'll be at #GDC2026 next week and I'd love to connect with you! Feel free to schedule a meeting with me to discuss any of the following:   Loading Law & Game Industry Legal Issues, Games & Law in Ac...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 27/02/2026
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Next Friday, March 6th I'll be giving a presentation at the The Chicago Bar Association on the history of censorship in video games. I'll also be highlighting recent public and private sector ...
Next Friday, March 6th I'll be giving a presentation at the The Chicago Bar Association on the history of censorship in video games. I'll also be highlighting recent public and private sector efforts ...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 23/02/2026
It took me ten years, but I'm FINALLY giving a talk at #GDC2026!!! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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#gdc2026 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
Who's going to #GDC2026 this year? I'm giving a talk! Come hear me and Ashley ML Guajardo (Brown), with support from Leon Xiao, talk about what games academics need to know about law in the classroom!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 20/02/2026
Starting in 1 hr! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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Tonight, I will be joining the Indiana GameDev Discord Server to discuss hot topics in video game law in a presentation I'm calling: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: The Most Common Legal Issu...
Tonight, I will be joining the Indiana GameDev Discord Server to discuss hot topics in video game law in a presentation I'm calling: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: The Most Common Legal Issues f...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 17/02/2026
Today's the day! Come by the Chicago Bar Association and check out this panel on Modern Law Career Tracks organized by the Young Lawyers Section. I'll be weighing in about being a solo practioner and attorney in the game industry. www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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Today's the day! Come see this amazing lineup of speakers IN PERSON at the Chicago Bar Association (or join us online, it's fine) and learn about all the different ways you can practice law. ...
Today's the day! Come see this amazing lineup of speakers IN PERSON at the Chicago Bar Association (or join us online, it's fine) and learn about all the different ways you can practice law. We can ...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 11/02/2026
Videos of my talks from #MDEV25 are now available online! If you have strong feelings about #AI you might want to check out this first one. If you'll be at #GDC and would like to connect reach out to me so we can coordinate a time to chat! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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I Can See You’re Really Upset About This…The Legal Status of AI in the Arts | MDEV 25 | Ross A. Hersemann, J.D. LL.M.
I'm excited to announce that videos of my presentations from #MDEV25 are now live! If you had strong feelings about all the #AI commercials during the Super Bowl you should check out my talk "I Can ...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 11/11/2025
#MDEV2025 was awesome!
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After beating the snow home for some much needed Chicago-style pizza and rest, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend at MDEV, a Wisconsin game industry conference organized by the Wisconsin Games… ...
After beating the snow home for some much needed Chicago-style pizza and rest, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend at MDEV, a Wisconsin game industry conference organized by the Wisconsin Games A...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 08/11/2025
It's going to be a very awesome and very busy day at #MDEV2025! I'm part of FOUR talks today. There will knowledge. There will be wisdom. There will be candy. Come say hi!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 07/11/2025
It begins! #MDEV2025 starts now!!!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 03/11/2025
I'm so excited to go to MDEV this week! I'll speaking on FOUR PANELS dedicated to topics crucial for successful indie game development. Thanks to the @wigamesalliance.bsky.social for making this event happen! Swing by and say hi or DM me so we can chat. See you soon! #MDEV2025 www.mdevconf.com
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 03/10/2025
I'm giving a lecture at the Chicago Bar Association YLS next Friday! If you're a member I hope you'll tune in to hear some spooky stories from the world of video game law. Link below!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 09/09/2025
What a weekend! Full blown recap here! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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After some healing Chicago pizza and a few solid hours of sleep, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend of amazing Midwest gaming events. Read on if you’d like to know more! For the 13th year in a…...
After some healing Chicago pizza and a few solid hours of sleep, I’m back at my desk after a long weekend of amazing Midwest gaming events. Read on if you’d like to know more! For the 13th year in a ...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 07/09/2025
I'm loving CIGS!!! It's so amazing to (re)connect with so many awesome folks in Chicago's game dev scene!!! To the organizers @indiecitygames.org from all of us: THANK YOU AND WELL DONE!!! Can't wait for #CIGS2026 #CIGS2025 #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 06/09/2025
This is a big weekend for game development (and game law) in the Midwest! I'm on my way home from GDEX in Columbus to my native Chicago for the Chicago Indie Game Showcase organized by @indiecitygames.org!!! #CIGS2025 #GDEX2025 #CorgsCon #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #columbusohio #gamingexpo
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 05/09/2025
I'm in Columbus Ohio for GDEX Corgscon. TODAY I'm giving a lecture on censorship and free speech in games, specifically, ADULT GAMES. Check it out at 1pm! #GDEX2025 #CORGSCON #GameDev #IndieGames #Wellness #GameEducation #RetailGaming #GameDesign #columbusevents www.thegdex.com/speakers-202...
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GDEX 2025 – Midwest's Premier Gaming & Game Development Expo | Columbus, Ohio | GDEX
GDEX is a weekend celebration of all things video games. Gamers, developers, artists, and more have come together in Columbus, Ohio every year for over a decade to celebrate the GDEX Video Game Expo. ...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 02/09/2025
This Thursday & Friday I'll be in Columbus, Ohio for GDEX Corgscon! I'll be presenting 2 lectures no 2025 video game law issues like censorship in adult games. Reach out to me ahead of time if you'd like to connect while I'm in town! Can't wait! www.thegdex.com/speakers-202...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 25/08/2025
Can't wait for the Chicago Indie Game Showcase, organized by @indiecitygames.org! See you all there!
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The Chicago Indie Game Showcase is coming back on 9/6! Loading Law is thrilled to be one of the sponsors of this amazing event. Reach out to me if you're attending and would like to connect there!...
The Chicago Indie Game Showcase is coming back on 9/6! Loading Law is thrilled to be one of the sponsors of this amazing event. Reach out to me if you're attending and would like to connect there!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 18/08/2025
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I'm very proud to be sponsoring and speaking at GDEX 2025 in Columbus Ohio September 4-5! | Ross A. Hersemann
I'm very proud to be sponsoring and speaking at GDEX 2025 in Columbus Ohio September 4-5! I'll be presenting “Business & Legal Strategies for Creative Freelancers: 2025 Edition!” on Dev Day (Sept 4t...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 06/05/2025
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Public Speaking Announcement! This Friday, I'll be joining some colleagues… | Ross A. Hersemann
Public Speaking Announcement! This Friday, I'll be joining some colleagues from DePaul to discuss: AI in the Arts: Ownership, Ethics, & Artistic Control. It should be a lively debate! If you&...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 01/05/2025
Happy Law Day Everyone!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 11/04/2025
I'll be walking the #C2E2 floor this weekend on Saturday. If you're around, message me if you'd like connect and catch up!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 08/04/2025
See you this weekend at C2E2 and on May 9th at DePaul! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...
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AI in the Arts | Ross A. Hersemann
2 big announcements this week! I'll be making the rounds at C2E2 this Saturday. If you'll be attending DM me so we can connect on the show floor. I'm also very excited to announce that ...
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 21/03/2025
Last day at the @officialgdc.bsky.social! I've got a few more amazing people to connect on the show floor with before I leave but I think I'm ready to get back to sweet Chicago! If I missed seeing you in person this week feel free to DM me!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 20/03/2025
Day 4 at GDC is off to a great start! It's a beautiful morning for reconnecting with students/friends/clients in the Yerba Buena gardens before walking the show floor. I love my job!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 18/03/2025
It was great reconnecting with so many amazing attorneys at the VGBA Breakfast. I can't believe my last GDC was in 2019. it's been too long. This one is off to an amazing start!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 17/03/2025
It begins!!! Another Game Developers Conference is here! I'm caffeinated and ready to talk games, law, and how self driving cars freak me out!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 16/03/2025
On my way to GDC in San Francisco! As is tradition, I most say goodbye to my favorite airport dinosaur for good luck.
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 14/03/2025
I'll be at @officialgdc.bsky.social in San Francisco next week! If you'd like to connect to talk about law, games, or just to catch up with me, DM me or use the link to grab a spot on my calendar!
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 21/02/2025
Shout out to Lawyers for the Creative Arts, a fantastic nonprofit in Chicago that offers pro bono legal services and educational resources for creators and the arts. I joined LCA's Associate Board this year and gave a lecture on video game law this week. Check it out! law-arts.org/event/legal-...
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Legal Basics for Video Game Developers - Lawyers for the Creative Arts
The world of video game development is complex, and so are the legal principles you need to navigate as you create your work. Join us for an educational
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 18/02/2025
My talk with Lawyers for the Creative Arts is tomorrow at 12pm CST! I'm speaking on legal topics in video games like copyright, trademark, contracts, and business law! If you're a creator with legal questions about your business or just someone who loves video games I hope you'll tune in!
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Legal Basics for Video Game Developers - Lawyers for the Creative Arts
The world of video game development is complex, and so are the legal principles you need to navigate as you create your work. Join us for an educational
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Ross A. Hersemann @loadinglaw.com · 14/02/2025
This post is cheesy. Happy Valentine's Day!
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