Sony, Muso, And Angry Joe: Last Of Us Leak Legalities (Pt. 5) (VL221)

When major plot points, screenshots, and cinematic cut-scenes from the much anticipated Sony/Naughty Dog exclusive "Last of Us Part II" were leaked, a company by the name of Muso TNT, Ltd. took drastic legal action, even against YouTubers, Redditors, and others who used *none* of the leaked assets.

But while some (like YouTube's "Angry Joe") might think the use of a third party acting as "copyright police" agent absolves Sony or Naughty Dog of the wrongdoing committed on their behalf, the law, as always, is more complicated than that.

It's principals disregarding their principles today...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/xSIIye34tX4

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With special thanks to @AngryJoeShow, a channel with far more reach than us, for discussing the issue in the first place. We just want to encourage folks to be as accurate as possible in the discussion.

(DON'T GET CHEEKY SONY) - Thumbnail/Video Screenshot from:
“The Last of Us Part II | Release Date Reveal Trailer | PS4”
YouTube Video – September 24, 2019 – PlayStation Europe
https://youtu.be/XvG-EpPoCCA

#Sony #LastOfUs #DMCA

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Discussed in this episode:

"The Last of Us Part II Official Story Trailer - Angry Reaction! *NO SPOILERS*"
YouTube Video - May 6, 2020 - AngryJoeShow
https://youtu.be/JKyj2XwZ8gE

Angry Joe YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgv2QHkT2ljEixyulzOnUQ

"The Last of Us Part II Spoilers Discussion & Copyright Abuse! - Angry Rant!"
YouTube Video - May 2, 2020 - AngryJoeShow
https://youtu.be/FeqKwePz_Gk

MUSO Website
https://www.muso.com/

"WELP. I got a strike for showing memes."
Tweet - May 6, 2020 - appabend (@appabend451)
https://twitter.com/appabend451/status/1257946950076215296

"Limitations on liability relating to material online"
17 USC 512 (DMCA)
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512

YouTube Copyright Complaint Form
https://www.youtube.com/copyright_complaint_form

"LECTURE NOTES FOR RESTATEMENTS OF THE LAW"
http://www.kentlaw.edu/academics/lrw/tutorials/restate.htm

"Ch. 7: Torts-Liability of Agent & Principal"
Restatment (3rd) of Agency
https://sites.google.com/site/kubusinessassociations/rest-3d-of-agency/ch-7-torts-liability-of-agent-principal

"Last of Us Legalities" Playlist
YouTube Playlist - Hoeg Law
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy-ULKii2yP9AY-Emo1_G8xN

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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