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Noah Downs, Esq.

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Noah Downs, Esq.

@MyLawyerFriend

United States

Joined March 2017

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Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jun 16, 2021
I don’t share it much, but I’ve been fighting cancer since 2017. When visiting St. Jude in 2019, I saw a young child with the same cancer I have. It was heartbreaking. But every year gaming comes together to fight against cancer-and that gives me incredible hope for the future.
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jan 5, 2023
I reviewed #DnD’s proposed Open Gaming License 1.1, and was asked to share my thoughts as a intellectual property/gaming lawyer. It’s generally awful for creators and fans alike. So - Let’s take a minute to talk about D&D’s Open Gaming License (OGL).
Let’s Take A Minute To Talk About D&D’s Open Gaming License (OGL)
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Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jun 7, 2023
I reviewed the new Monetized Streamer Agreement from #Twitch. There's some significant changes to how the Partner program works, and some significant drawbacks for creators. So- Let’s take a minute to talk about Twitch's new Monetized Streamer Agreement.
Let’s Take a Minute to Talk About Twitch’s New Monetized Streamer Agreement.
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Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jan 19, 2023
I reviewed WotC's draft Open Game License 1.2, and was asked to share my thoughts as an intellectual property/gaming lawyer. It's better than OGL 1.1, but still needs work. So- Let's Take a Minute To Talk About #DnD's Updated Open Game License (OGL 1.2).
Let’s Take A Minute to Talk About D&D’s Updated Open Game License (OGL 1.2).
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Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jun 24, 2022
Overturning Roe v. Wade means that, per SCOTUS, there is no “right to privacy” under the 14th amendment of the US Constitution. The right to privacy supported many landmark decisions in the last 49 years. Half a century of the US’s constitutional framework is in jeopardy.
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Oct 20, 2020
These DMCA notices are legit and apply to your old content. I've received word that live takedowns may be implemented very soon - this is the beginning. Don't play music you don't have the rights to, and if you have questions, speak to a lawyer.
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jan 27, 2023
Wizards of the Coast has placed SRD 5.1 under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). What does that mean? Let's break it down:
D&D Beyond
@DnDBeyond
Jan 27, 2023
Over the past few weeks you, the community, have made your voices heard. And we’ve listened. OGL 1.0a will remain untouched AND the entire SRD 5.1 is now available under a Creative Commons license.🧵 spr.ly/60113jcGR
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Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Sep 5, 2021
Replying to @RammJaeger
Hi. Lawyer here. SCOTUS didn’t affirm the Texas law. They actually said their decision is not based on the constitutionality of the law, just technicalities of whether enjoining is proper at this time. In fact, the law is flagrantly unconstitutional.
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Dec 21, 2020
Misleading clickbait title. This makes offering a service to illegally stream music or movies punishable by a felony (ex: streaming version of Napster). It does NOT make music in the background of your streams punishable as a felony offense. You can still get a DMCA though.
The Hollywood Reporter
@THR
Dec 21, 2020
The COVID-19 stimulus bill would make illegal streaming a felony thr.cm/2hx2V7g
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Mar 22, 2019
.@BasicallyIDoWrk: “Alright, it’s Epcot, we can have food from all around the world. What do you want?” Me: “Pizza. Pizza sounds good.”
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jun 6, 2023
I reviewed the Branded Content Guidelines from #Twitch, and they're generally awful for content creators, sponsors, and fans alike. So - Let’s take a minute to talk about Twitch's new Branded Content Guidelines.
medium.com
Let’s Take A Minute To Talk About Twitch’s New Branded Content Guidelines.
Hi all! My name is Noah Downs, aka MyLawyerFriend! I am a licensed attorney with a focus on business, and intellectual property issues in…
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Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jun 20, 2020
Looks like someone didn’t read our DMCA articles last week...
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jan 27, 2023
I can confirm what @DMDave_official says here. Our firm is working together with him, @griffons_saddle, and others to form a TTRPG Creator’s association to ensure that every creator can retain control of their story. More to come.
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Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jan 20, 2023
Replying to @DnDBeyond and @Wizards_DnD
Folks - make sure you provide informed feedback: ▪️Don't revoke OGL 1.0a ▪️Make OGL 1.2 truly irrevocable & royalty-free ▪️Give creators a right to defend against bad-faith morality clause claims ▪️Don't suppress VTTs ▪️Use a standard severability clause
Noah Downs, Esq.
@MyLawyerFriend
Jan 19, 2023
I reviewed WotC's draft Open Game License 1.2, and was asked to share my thoughts as an intellectual property/gaming lawyer. It's better than OGL 1.1, but still needs work. So- Let's Take a Minute To Talk About #DnD's Updated Open Game License (OGL 1.2). medium.com/@MyLawyerFrien…
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