Robert M. Crawford, Jr., Counsel, Goodwin Procter LLP to Speak at KC’s Gamer Technology Law: Significant Issues and Developments Live Webcast

New York, NY, February 05, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert M. Crawford, Jr., Counsel, Goodwin Procter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Gamer Technology Law: Significant Issues and Developments LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2014 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2014_Gamer_Technology.html

About Robert M. Crawford, Jr.

Mr. Crawford is the co-chair of the firm’s Gaming, Gambling & Sweepstakes Practice and Counsel in the firm’s Technology Transactions Practice and Technology Companies Group. He has over 13 years of experience advising clients on a broad range of commercial transactions, gaming and gambling and other technology and intellectual property matters, including technology licensing and transfers; joint venture, collaboration, strategic alliance and joint development transactions; due diligence and counseling in mergers, acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions; open source counseling; and counseling of clients on compliance with sweepstakes, Internet marketing and promotional laws. Mr. Crawford regularly advises clients in connection with the structuring, launch and commercialization of online games of skill, games of chance, fantasy sports games, sweepstakes, promotions and related technology platforms, games and content.

About Goodwin Procter

Goodwin Procter is one of the nation's leading law firms providing corporate law and litigation services. The firm's Gaming, Gambling & Sweepstakes Practice represents clients seeking to establish or grow their presence in online gaming and fantasy sports, land-based casinos and state lotteries, as well as those seeking to promote their products and services through sweepstakes, contests, games and raffles. Website:www.goodwinprocter.com Blog:www.goodwingaming.com

Event Synopsis:

Gamer Technology Law: Significant Issues and Developments LIVE Webcast is designed for business executives and attorneys involved in the interactive entertainment industry who seek to have an enhanced understanding of the issues surrounding the Gamer Technology Law. The panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will discuss the following topics:

• A veteran's view of the evolution of the industry
• Financing: PE and VC investment
• Mobile gaming: Mobile privacy, mobile free-to-play model, and mobile payments
• FinCEN guidelines: Implications for virtual currency systems
• Use of user generated content and the issues arising from the international nature of games
• Gamblification: Gaming and gambling partnerships
• Big data and its use: Opportunities fraught with risks
• IP developments in the gamer world
• Tax issues in gaming
• Current challenges and tips for building a game as a brand
• The progression of video games into interactive social media outlets
• The evolution of game play business models
• Latest regulatory updates

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org