Virtual Legality Podcast
1) Legal Analysis | Executive Orders, Politicized Debanking, and the Cost of Steam's Surrender (VL)
Lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the legal complexities surrounding an executive order on fair banking. He clarifies misunderstandings about US government branches and examines challenges in implementing ...Show More
2) CREDIT DECLINED | Mastercard, Steam, and the Importance of What Corporations *Don't* Say (VL)
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the recent rule changes on platforms like Steam and itch.io, driven by the power of payment processors. He discusses the importance of understanding legal...Show More
3) WE DO NOT ACCEPT | Stopping Payment Processors and the End of Freedom (VL)
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the complexities of censorship on digital platforms, focusing on Steam's new rules influenced by payment processors. He discusses financial censorship, ga...Show More
WE DO NOT ACCEPT | Stopping Payment Processors and the End of Freedom (VL)
1:21:05 | Jul 25th, 2025
4) The Great EULA Switch Up | A Lawyer Reads (some of) Nintendo's Controversial New Terms
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores Nintendo's recent user agreement changes, focusing on anti-piracy measures and new prohibitions. He provides a legal analysis of user rights, legal langua...Show More
5) SAG AFTRA, Darth Vader, and the Future of Performance in a World of AI
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg discusses the controversy surrounding Darth Vader's AI-generated voice in Fortnite and the resulting legal actions by SAG AFTRA. He discusses the implications of A...Show More
6) What the Trump?! | USAID, Elon Musk, and the Roberts Court
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores recent legal and political developments surrounding the Supreme Court's non-decision on USAID funding and related controversies. He covers the District Co...Show More
7) Warner Bros., Monolith Closure, and the Legal Legacy of the Nemesis System
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg discusses the recent Warner Brothers studio closures and reflects on the company's history in the video game industry, including Monolith Productions. He focuses o...Show More
Warner Bros., Monolith Closure, and the Legal Legacy of the Nemesis System
30:01 | Feb 28th, 2025
8) What the Trump?! | Did an Executive Order just end the US Administrative State? (VL)
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores executive orders and U.S. government structure, focusing on independent agencies versus presidential control. Using Trump's executive order as a case stud...Show More
What the Trump?! | Did an Executive Order just end the US Administrative State? (VL)
1:10:01 | Feb 22nd, 2025
9) Roblox Under Scrutiny | Federal Investigations, Child Safety, and More
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg delves into the complexities surrounding Roblox, its platform, and the recent scrutiny it faces. He begins with an overview of Roblox's popularity and the criticis...Show More
10) TikTok, Microsoft, and Legal Challenges | Exploring the Ban and Beyond
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the prospect of Microsoft/TikTok acquisition talks. He examines the TikTok ban, enforcement challenges, and network impacts. Hoeg analyzes the performativ...Show More