In 2020, the number of esports players is expected to reach an audience of around 500 million and make a little over $1 billion in revenue. Pro esports players are the life of the business, and they sign contracts just as a standard pro sports player would. The...
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Activision Blizzard and Excel Sports Management now partners
Excel Sports Management has reached an agreement with Activision Bizzard that will allow the two companies to partner in finding sponsorship opportunities for both the Call of Duty and Overwatch leagues. The agreement for Excel represents the company's first foray...
A new type of sport with unique legal requirements
The sports industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the world, bringing in profits worth billions of dollars annually. Online gaming is another relatively new type of sport. Online gamers in Indiana and around the world regularly participate in tournaments...
Forming a limited liability company
When entrepreneurs in Indiana decide to form a new business, they may want to consider their options for how to structure their company. Some people may want to stick with a sole proprietorship or form a partnership, while others may be interested in developing a full...
How members of an LLC receive compensation
Owners of a Colorado limited liability corporation may be treated as a sole proprietor or a partnership for tax purposes. The specific tax rules that the owner of an LLC will follow depend on how many members the corporation has. If an LLC has a single member, it will...
What factors are important in an NDA?
Whether you are an individual employee, contractor, partner or distributor working with a company or you are a representative of a company working with one of those individuals in Indiana, you may be in a position that warrants the sharing of confidential business...
What makes a non-compete agreement fair?
All companies have their secrets, from the most successful corporate entity to the smallest startup. Standing out from the competition and having a unique formula are what help businesses thrive. Like other Indiana business owners, you want to protect the confidential...
Important elements of business planning
Many Indiana residents may like the idea of starting a business but realize they do not know what steps they need to take. There are several things people should consider as they put together their business.Before people launch a company, it is important for them to...
What to include in an employment contract
When hiring and firing professionals is part of your job description in Indiana, chances are, you want to simplify the process and make sure to look out for your employer’s, or your business’s, best interests. One way to do this is to rely on a carefully worded...
Business structures and taxes
People in Indiana who start a new business need to identify the best operating model for their ventures. There are a variety of factors that should be considered before making a final decision. These factors include the need to protect or separate personal assets from...