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Entries in ‘legislation’ (35)

Six legal mistakes app developers make - part 1
19th March 2013, 10:00am

Blog: Six legal mistakes app developers make - part 1

Games lawyer Dan Rogers has some tips to help you steer clear of the courtroom in the mobile app space

China considers lifting console ban
28th January 2013, 12:56pm

News: China considers lifting console ban

But reports say the Chinese government is not showing its cards just yet

US bill proposes investigation of violent games
21st December 2012, 9:06am

News: US bill proposes investigation of violent games

National Academy of Sciences would be tasked to study effects of violence in games and other media

Strict tax laws holding back Brazil game industry
21st November 2012, 11:15am

News: Strict tax laws holding back Brazil game industry

Brazilian developers warn piracy isn't the only issue choking its sector

Australian adults-only rating bill delayed by inquiry
16th February 2012, 12:19pm

News: Australian adults-only rating bill delayed by inquiry

Further parliamentary debate 'a joke', says MP Ed Husic

Fears over new US 'game violence' laws
6th July 2010, 9:40pm

News: Fears over new US 'game violence' laws

Publishers worried that proposed legislation could see major retail partners dropping violent games

MPs back Early Day Motion for game tax breaks
5th July 2010, 2:23pm

News: MPs back Early Day Motion for game tax breaks

But one Lib Dem and zero Conservatives back the bid

TIGA: RDA cuts ‘terrible but inevitable’
24th May 2010, 7:06pm

News: TIGA: RDA cuts ‘terrible but inevitable’

‘We are in very uncertain times, and more cuts are yet to come’, says CEO Wilson

Game body cuts: CEOs respond
24th May 2010, 4:37pm

News: Game body cuts: CEOs respond

Execs from within four game-related RDAs discuss the planned £270m spending cuts

Deep fund cuts threaten game bodies [Update 2]
24th May 2010, 3:53pm

News: Deep fund cuts threaten game bodies [Update 2]

Tough times put big names in firing line: Codeworks, Game Republic, EM Media, SEEDA, Game Horizon, State of Independence

Outgoing UK culture minister confesses tax support
25th February 2010, 11:56am

News: Outgoing UK culture minister confesses tax support

Sion Simon’s signature reveals what he really wanted the government to do

Molyneux slams ‘crazy’ UK Govt on taxes
17th February 2010, 12:55pm

News: Molyneux slams ‘crazy’ UK Govt on taxes

UK development legend calls for Canada-style tax breaks

House of Lords backs UK development tax breaks
25th January 2010, 3:28pm

News: House of Lords backs UK development tax breaks

Progress as Tiga celebrates recommendation in today’s report

China in violent content crackdown
20th November 2009, 10:31am

News: China in violent content crackdown

Chinese online game operators have been told to clean up content to ensure games hit approved cultural and political notes

Fears over new UK ruling on temp worker rights
18th November 2009, 4:51pm

News: Fears over new UK ruling on temp worker rights

Temp work will soon be a less flexible option for game studios

MP: UK Govt 'preoccupied' by game violence
10th September 2009, 3:10pm

News: MP: UK Govt 'preoccupied' by game violence

Shadow Culture Minister Ed Vaizey slams Govt treatment of 'world-beating' trade – as he signs up for London Games Conference

UK game tax at the mercy of EU law
8th September 2009, 7:59am

News: UK game tax at the mercy of EU law

SPECIAL REPORT: Any green light from Westminster will only lead to a hold up in Brussels

Tiga's final tax break report
28th August 2009, 12:01am

Features: Tiga's final tax break report

Read the key issues outlined in Tiga's most comprehensive report yet

NESTA's tax break report in full
26th August 2009, 11:10pm

Features: NESTA's tax break report in full

The ground-breaking report on subsidies for the UK games industry

New game committee established in Westminster
23rd July 2009, 11:52am

News: New game committee established in Westminster

Ministers from Culture, Business and Health departments form after ELSPA meeting

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