Brooke C. Bahlinger, left, and Davis G. Mosmeyer III, right, of Foley & Lardner. Courtesy photos.
The esports industry is a breed apart. The novelty, dynamism and creativity that has spurred its remarkable growth in recent years differentiates it from most other industries. In 2021, the global esports market was valued at just over $1.08 billion (U.S. dollars), an almost 50% increase from the previous year.
From a legal perspective, however, esports faces many of the same legal concerns as other industries. In particular, the esports world must contend with the same labor and employment issues that more established industries have been navigating for years.
