Virtual Legality Podcast Por Richard Hoeg arte de portada

Virtual Legality

Virtual Legality

De: Richard Hoeg
Escúchala gratis

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).Copyright 2025 Virtual Legality Ciencia Ficción Política y Gobierno
Episodios
  • Legal Analysis | Executive Orders, Politicized Debanking, and the Cost of Steam's Surrender (VL)

    Legal Analysis | Executive Orders, Politicized Debanking, and the Cost of Steam's Surrender (VL)
    Aug 20 2025
    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 episode explores the concept of politicized debanking, its implications, and the roles of federal regulators and the SBA. Hoeg discusses legislative and regulatory responses, the SBA's 7(a) loan program, and FTC Act Section 5's implications. He addresses legal challenges to FTC authority and executive order limitations, concluding with Steam's response and broader legal implications.
    Más Menos
    44 m
  • CREDIT DECLINED | Mastercard, Steam, and the Importance of What Corporations *Don't* Say (VL)

    CREDIT DECLINED | Mastercard, Steam, and the Importance of What Corporations *Don't* Say (VL)
    Aug 5 2025
    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 focus on Mastercard's influence and their public statements. Hoeg analyzes the media's misinterpretation of Mastercard's stance, Valve's response, and the legal implications of such policies. Concerns over Mastercard's broad discretion, enforcement, and antitrust laws are addressed, along with the effectiveness of petitions, direct action, and the long-term implications for alternative platforms.
    Más Menos
    36 m
  • WE DO NOT ACCEPT | Stopping Payment Processors and the End of Freedom (VL)

    WE DO NOT ACCEPT | Stopping Payment Processors and the End of Freedom (VL)
    Jul 25 2025
    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 card companies. The impact on digital marketplaces like itch.io and the influence of activist group Collective Shout on content policies are also examined. Hoeg addresses broader implications for free speech and democracy, antitrust limitations, and the potential role of payment processors as common carriers. The episode concludes with a discussion on consumer actions, platform responsibilities, and a call to action for viewers/listeners.
    Más Menos
    1 h y 21 m
Todavía no hay opiniones