Webinar

Gaming + Interactive Media

State of Play: The Application of State ‘Wiretapping’ Statutes to Player Tracking

February 25, 2025

Event summary

Join Cooley for our upcoming Gaming + Interactive Media webinar series, where we’ll explore some of the most pressing legal issues facing the gaming industry today. Our speakers will provide valuable insights and practical advice across topics like in-game virtual assets, the increasing use of state “wiretapping” laws, and the rise of mass arbitrations.

Session 2 – State of Play: The Application of State ‘Wiretapping’ Statutes to Player Tracking

Over the past few years, the plaintiffs’ bar has utilized various state “wiretapping” laws and related statutes to pursue companies whose websites employ marketing tools that leverage user interactions (customer service chats, link clicks, session replay, etc.). Recently, such lawsuits have targeted gaming companies, focusing on player interactivity with in-game mechanics.

Join Cooley lawyers Teresa Michaud, Claire Gibbs and Kyle Wong for a discussion on the recent history of this trend, case developments, and mechanisms that companies can utilize to help deter litigation.

For more information, please contact Jana Laster.

Continuing legal education (CLE) credits

CLE credit is anticipated for these live events in the amount of 1.0 credit. Credit will not be granted for on-demand viewing.

Cooley LLP is an approved provider and may provide credit in CA, CO, IL, NY, PA and TX.

Cooley LLP is a sponsor and may apply for credit in FL, OH, VA and WA.

Credit in other jurisdictions may be available via reciprocity.

Outside of the US, Cooley provides certificates of attendance.

For specific CLE credit questions, please contact Cooley’s CLE team.


Gaming + Interactive Media programming

Session 1 – Play or Pay: The Future of Exchangeable Virtual Currency in Gaming // January 28, 2025

Session 2 – State of Play – The Application of State Wiretapping Statutes to Player Tracking // February 25, 2025

Session 3 – Madness of Mass Arbitration // March 18, 2025

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