Playing Games or Real Intentions? | Dr. Disrespect, Illegality, and Immorality (VL785)

06/26/24 • 76 min

Richard Hoeg dives into Midnight Society's statement about Guy Beam (Doctor Disrespect), explores the controversy surrounding his Twitch ban, analyzes California law on harmful communication with minors, and discusses a Bloomberg article and legal considerations related to the case.

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TWITTER LEAK https://x.com/evoli/status/1804309358106546676

MIDNIGHT SOCIETY https://x.com/12am/status/1805341504086622355 https://x.com/fourzerotwo/status/1805671144412049732

ARTICLES https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/streamer-dr-disrespect-axed-by-his-gaming-company/ar-BB1oRnXU?ocid=BingNewsSerp https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/26/dr-disrespect-loses-40-000-followers-streamers-fans-cut-ties-21106425/?ico=mosaic_gaming https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dr-disrespect-signs-multi-year-deal-stay-twitch-1283878/ https://gamerant.com/turtle-beach-dr-disrespect-partnership-end/

TWITCH TERMS https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/terms-of-service/ https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US

LAW https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-288-2/

BLOOMBERG https://x.com/cecianasta/status/1805648131754746329 https://www.bloomberg.com./news/articles/2024-06-25/youtuber-dr-disrespect-was-allegedly-kicked-off-twitch-for-messaging-minor?sref=9YEaDeJj

DISRESPECT STATEMENT https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1805668256088572089

TWEETS https://x.com/chrissyxchi/status/1805747160547475765 https://x.com/rellim714/status/1805734437445128543

YOUTUBE TERMS https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801999?hl=en&ref_topic=9282679 https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms

(0:00) Introduction (2:10) Midnight Society's statement on Guy Beam (Doctor Disrespect) (4:08) Dispute over interaction details and Twitch's reaction (6:12) Background on Doctor Disrespect's Twitch ban and statement (11:16) California law on harmful matter and communication with minors (18:13) Bloomberg article on Doctor Disrespect's ban (23:48) Doctor Disrespect's statement and legal considerations

LINKS

TWITTER LEAK https://x.com/evoli/status/1804309358106546676

MIDNIGHT SOCIETY https://x.com/12am/status/1805341504086622355 https://x.com/fourzerotwo/status/1805671144412049732

TWITCH TERMS https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/terms-of-service/ https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US

LAW https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-288-2/

DISRESPECT STATEMENT https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1805668256088572089

TWEETS https://x.com/chrissyxchi/status/1805747160547475765 https://x.com/rellim714/status/1805734437445128543

YOUTUBE TERMS https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801999?hl=en&ref_topic=9282679 https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms

Previous Episode

Whisper Campaign | A Lawyer looks at the Dr. Disrespect Twitch Accusations (VL784)

Richard Hoeg discusses the Doctor Disrespect Twitch exclusivity deal, the impact of Mixer's shutdown, and the 2022 legal settlement. He explores Twitch's whisper function, California penal code implications, and Doctor Disrespect's response to allegations, wrapping up with viewer questions and engagement.

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PREVIOUSLY ON... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy98pOuP1cC8o7nraoJEcmuG https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dr-disrespect-signs-multi-year-deal-stay-twitch-1283878/ https://www.windowscentral.com/mixer-what-went-wrong https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/06/28/statement-respond-why-dr-disrespect-banned-from-twitch-for-mysterious-reasons/#2f9151d12c0e https://x.com/Slasher/status/1276742960286183424 https://x.com/Shannon_Liao/status/1276617617730568195 https://x.com/drdisrespect/status/1277060051744591872 https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1502004274993131525

THE PRESENT https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2015/06/10/psst-hey-you-let-s-whisper-2a84ac496804/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whispering_campaign https://x.com/evoli/status/1804309358106546676 https://x.com/HoegLaw/status/1804484984213741891 https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1804337822415097955 https://x.com/DrDisrespect/status/1804577136998776878

THE FUTURE https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-288-4/ https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/info_bulletins/2020-dle-17.pdf https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/privacy-notice/ https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/07/encrypted-dms/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/06/elon-musk-says-twitter-aiming-to-roll-out-encrypted-dms-this-month/ https://x.com/HUN2R/status/1804538910099313132

(0:00) Introduction and episode overview (1:19) Viewer questions and engagement (1:33) Background on Doctor Disrespect and Twitch (2:35) Doctor Disrespect's Twitch exclusivity deal (4:40) Mixer shutdown and its impact (8:28) Legal settlement in 2022 (10:22) Twitch's whisper function and potential implications (25:08) Doctor Disrespect's response to allegations (35:20) Analysis of California penal code (56:08) Final thoughts and wrap-up

Next Episode

Patent World | A Lawyer's Take on Nintendo vs PalWorld

Lawyer Richard Hoeg (Hoeg Law) provides an in-depth analysis of Nintendo's lawsuit against PocketPair, focusing on the legal intricacies of patent infringement claims. He revisits the background of Palworld and explores international and Japanese patent law implications on the case. Richard dissects the differences between trademark, patent, and copyright protection, and speculates on PocketPair's legal response and strategy. The episode explores the risks associated with evoking established brands, the role of patent functions, and the potential impact on game releases. Concluding with viewer comments and a discussion on Nintendo's motives, Hoeg offers insights into the broader implications for the gaming industry.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE (LINKS)

CORPORATE STATEMENTS https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2024/240919.html https://www.pocketpair.jp/news/news16 https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/media/news/detail/335.html

UNDERSTANDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/PatentBasics_UCR_11May2022.pdf https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/PatentBasics_UCR_11May2022.pdf https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/01-10-02-0248

JAPAN https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/pursuing-international-ip-protection/japan https://www.ymf-law.com/post/defenses-to-patent-infringement-in-japanese-litigation

ANALYSTS AND ARTICLES https://x.com/Jenbox360/status/1836709372077953278 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/nintendo-s-patent-lawsuit-shows-it-s-given-up-making-the-case-that-palworld-s-characters-are-similar-to-pokemon-s-analyst-explains https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-vs-palworld-killer-patent-may-be-about-the-mechanic-of-catching-pokmon https://www.eurogamer.net/exceedingly-plausible-nintendo-crafted-patent-claims-to-specifically-target-palworld-says-ip-expert https://www.dualshockers.com/nintendo-lawsuit-halts-palworld-ps5-release-in-japan/

PC GAMER LAWYER INTERVIEW https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/a-videogame-patent-lawyer-breaks-down-nintendos-risky-palworld-lawsuit-it-definitely-feels-like-a-punishment/

(0:00) Introduction and Overview of Nintendo's Lawsuit Against PocketPair (1:07) Recap: Palworld, Copyright Law, and Nintendo's Legal Action (2:31) International Law and Japanese Patent Law (3:49) Analysis of Nintendo's Patent Infringement Claims (5:28) Predictions for PocketPair's Legal Outcome (7:08) Clarifying the Nature of Nintendo's Patent-Based Lawsuit (8:16) Trademark, Patent, and Copyright: Understanding the Differences (13:19) PocketPair's Response and Legal Strategy Speculation (16:17) Detailed Discussion on Patent Implications in Legal Disputes (22:15) Copyright vs. Patent Protection in Nintendo's Strategy (24:13) Risks of Evoking Established Brands and Intellectual Property (26:25) Patent Functions and Relevance to Nintendo's Case (28:48) Pocket Pair's Potential Legal Strategies and Patent Analysis (33:07) Divisional Patents and Their Litigation Significance (37:42) Adjustments to Avoid Infringement; Journalistic Speculations (40:34) Strategic Impact of the Lawsuit on Game Releases (41:46) Analyzing Nintendo's Motives and Patent Approaches (47:12) Proving Patent Infringement and Filing Scopes (50:20) Nintendo's Goodwill and Japanese Patent Law Discussion (52:09) Viewer Comments and Encourage...