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UK’s Online Safety Act Forces Game Studios to Rethink User Interaction Features Amid Compliance Challenges

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London, England – Video game studios are reevaluating key features in their games due to new regulations introduced by the UK Online Safety Act (OSA), according to insights from a prominent law firm specializing in media and technology. In a conversation shared on September 11, 2025, Isabel Davies, a senior associate at Wiggin LLP, discussed the implications of the OSA on gaming companies. The act, which went into effect in July 2025, establishes a regulatory framework aimed at protecting users—especially children—from harmful content, encompassing both legal and illegal material. It imposes stringent requirements on platforms … Read more

Ohio Man Turns Himself In After Allegedly Hurting Girl with Green Sex Toy at WNBA Game Amid Nationwide Controversy

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A Dayton, Ohio, man surrendered to law enforcement on Wednesday following an incident at a New York Liberty basketball game, where he is accused of throwing a green sex toy that struck a 12-year-old girl. Charles Burgess, 32, faces ten criminal charges, including felony assault with a weapon, obscenity, and interference with a sporting event. Burgess, who owns an auto body shop and has six children, was arraigned shortly after his arrest. His attorney indicated that prosecutors are investigating a wider trend involving similar incidents at women’s basketball games. Reports suggest a marketing initiative linked … Read more

Navigating the Uncharted Waters of NIL: How One Lawyer’s Bold Interpretation Could Change the Game for International Athletes

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In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the implications of the NCAA’s new interim policy on name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements are unfolding, particularly for international athletes. As the landscape shifts, immigration lawyer Benjamin Snyder has found himself at the center of a dialogue about how foreign students, specifically those holding F-1 visas, can navigate NIL payments while enrolled in U.S. colleges. When the NCAA implemented its NIL policy in mid-2021, many believed that international athletes would be ineligible for such agreements due to restrictions on F-1 visa holders, which limit their ability to engage in … Read more

Peoria Man Found Guilty of Murder After Fatal Dice Game Shooting

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PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria County jury found Ronnie Simmons guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting of Demetrious Davis during a dice game in North Valley last year. In addition to the murder charge, the jury also convicted Simmons, 23, of aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the state’s attorney’s office. The four-day trial included testimony that detailed the events leading up to the shooting. Witnesses indicated that Simmons was a participant in the dice game, and his repeated losses prompted him to leave … Read more