Adam Starr
@adamstarrlawyer.bsky.social
High Stakes Litigation | Lawyer for Startups, Game Devs & UGC Creators | (posts ≠ legal advice; DMs don’t make me your lawyer) http://videogamelaw.gg/about/
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Adam Starr
@adamstarrlawyer.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I'm Adam, and I represent and counsel video game studios, devs, and UGC creators on all sorts of matters, including IP and contract issues. I've been particularly active in the Roblox space.
I also handle bet-the-company litigation and have been involved in a number of high profile jury trials.
I also handle bet-the-company litigation and have been involved in a number of high profile jury trials.
Another big UGC acquisition! @Geerzy just sold The Pit to @GaijinEnt in a “multi-million-dollar deal."
I expect to see a lot more of these! I was approached by multiple cos at GDC this year, wanting to spend hundreds of millions on Roblox games and studio acquisitions!
I expect to see a lot more of these! I was approached by multiple cos at GDC this year, wanting to spend hundreds of millions on Roblox games and studio acquisitions!
July 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Another big UGC acquisition! @Geerzy just sold The Pit to @GaijinEnt in a “multi-million-dollar deal."
I expect to see a lot more of these! I was approached by multiple cos at GDC this year, wanting to spend hundreds of millions on Roblox games and studio acquisitions!
I expect to see a lot more of these! I was approached by multiple cos at GDC this year, wanting to spend hundreds of millions on Roblox games and studio acquisitions!
Visiting Super Cell’s headquarters in Helsinki! Thanks for the shirts and stickers!
July 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Visiting Super Cell’s headquarters in Helsinki! Thanks for the shirts and stickers!
I was interviewed by @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social for a Gamefile article about the recent rash of UGC lawsuits among Fortnite and Roblox creators.
Check it out!
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Check it out!
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July 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I was interviewed by @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social for a Gamefile article about the recent rash of UGC lawsuits among Fortnite and Roblox creators.
Check it out!
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Check it out!
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The fastest way to remove a stolen game on Roblox is with a DMCA notice. You don’t need a lawyer to do that.
I made a free form you can use that complies with Roblox’s terms of service.
youtube.com/shorts/Y26wR...
I made a free form you can use that complies with Roblox’s terms of service.
youtube.com/shorts/Y26wR...
Has someone ripped off your Roblox game? I made a free form, so you can do it without a lawyer.
YouTube video by Adam Starr—Video Game & Tech Lawyer
youtube.com
June 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The fastest way to remove a stolen game on Roblox is with a DMCA notice. You don’t need a lawyer to do that.
I made a free form you can use that complies with Roblox’s terms of service.
youtube.com/shorts/Y26wR...
I made a free form you can use that complies with Roblox’s terms of service.
youtube.com/shorts/Y26wR...
Has someone ripped off your Roblox game? I made a free, fillable form, so you can handle it without hiring a lawyer.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
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#Roblox #Robloxdev
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June 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Has someone ripped off your Roblox game? I made a free, fillable form, so you can handle it without hiring a lawyer.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
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#Roblox #Robloxdev
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This is the number 1 legal question I get from Roblox devs:
“I helped code a game for a studio. Then they ghosted me. No contract. No payment. What are my rights?”
#Roblox #Robloxdevs
“I helped code a game for a studio. Then they ghosted me. No contract. No payment. What are my rights?”
#Roblox #Robloxdevs
May 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
This is the number 1 legal question I get from Roblox devs:
“I helped code a game for a studio. Then they ghosted me. No contract. No payment. What are my rights?”
#Roblox #Robloxdevs
“I helped code a game for a studio. Then they ghosted me. No contract. No payment. What are my rights?”
#Roblox #Robloxdevs
Are you addicted to Roblox? 💊 Well, someone tried to sue over that… and lost. 🧵
May 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Are you addicted to Roblox? 💊 Well, someone tried to sue over that… and lost. 🧵
Roblox might owe $123,000… over one dance emote!
April 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Roblox might owe $123,000… over one dance emote!
It's official: Roblox isn't responsible for your gaming addiction!
In a recent class action filed in Illinois, Roblox was accused of intentionally designing games to be addictive, leading to what the plaintiff described as "internet gaming disorder."
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In a recent class action filed in Illinois, Roblox was accused of intentionally designing games to be addictive, leading to what the plaintiff described as "internet gaming disorder."
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April 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It's official: Roblox isn't responsible for your gaming addiction!
In a recent class action filed in Illinois, Roblox was accused of intentionally designing games to be addictive, leading to what the plaintiff described as "internet gaming disorder."
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In a recent class action filed in Illinois, Roblox was accused of intentionally designing games to be addictive, leading to what the plaintiff described as "internet gaming disorder."
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Wowwee!!! KreekCraft featured my lawsuit unboxing on his YouTube video yesterday! His exact words were: A lawyer! An actual lawyer, commented on this [lawsuit]! Thanks for the shout-out!
April 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Wowwee!!! KreekCraft featured my lawsuit unboxing on his YouTube video yesterday! His exact words were: A lawyer! An actual lawyer, commented on this [lawsuit]! Thanks for the shout-out!
Roblox devs! Stop saying that you own "equity" in a Roblox game.
Legally, that's not a thing.
Start talking about "money," "control," and "IP rights."
#roblox #Robloxdev
Legally, that's not a thing.
Start talking about "money," "control," and "IP rights."
#roblox #Robloxdev
April 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Roblox devs! Stop saying that you own "equity" in a Roblox game.
Legally, that's not a thing.
Start talking about "money," "control," and "IP rights."
#roblox #Robloxdev
Legally, that's not a thing.
Start talking about "money," "control," and "IP rights."
#roblox #Robloxdev
April 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
April 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Big things are happening for my client @Whosetrade! He just signed a representation agmt with Think Influence!
Whosetrade is an award winning designer who works with brands to bring their products to life on Roblox.
I expect to see more partnerships, and even some IRL original designs!
Whosetrade is an award winning designer who works with brands to bring their products to life on Roblox.
I expect to see more partnerships, and even some IRL original designs!
March 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Big things are happening for my client @Whosetrade! He just signed a representation agmt with Think Influence!
Whosetrade is an award winning designer who works with brands to bring their products to life on Roblox.
I expect to see more partnerships, and even some IRL original designs!
Whosetrade is an award winning designer who works with brands to bring their products to life on Roblox.
I expect to see more partnerships, and even some IRL original designs!
Copyright Violation in your video game? Say Goodbye to Your Profits (maybe)!
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#Roblox #RobloxDev
www.youtube.com/shorts/9MErV...
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#Roblox #RobloxDev
www.youtube.com/shorts/9MErV...
Copyright Violation in your video game? Say Goodbye to Your Profits! 🚨💰
YouTube video by Adam Starr—Video Game & Tech Lawyer
www.youtube.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Copyright Violation in your video game? Say Goodbye to Your Profits (maybe)!
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#Roblox #RobloxDev
www.youtube.com/shorts/9MErV...
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#Roblox #RobloxDev
www.youtube.com/shorts/9MErV...
Epic Games sues a Fortnite hacker!
They allege that the defendant, Isaac Strock, steals player usernames and passwords, and then sells their accounts on a Telegram channel.
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They allege that the defendant, Isaac Strock, steals player usernames and passwords, and then sells their accounts on a Telegram channel.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Epic Games sues a Fortnite hacker!
They allege that the defendant, Isaac Strock, steals player usernames and passwords, and then sells their accounts on a Telegram channel.
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They allege that the defendant, Isaac Strock, steals player usernames and passwords, and then sells their accounts on a Telegram channel.
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Toys! Toys! Toys! on Roblox!
Excited to announce my client @FischOnROBLOX
signed a merch deal with @phatmojo.
Looking forward to getting some Fisch merch for my office.
PS: This wouldn't have been possible w/o the help of Peter Betts at Think Influence. He's good.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
Excited to announce my client @FischOnROBLOX
signed a merch deal with @phatmojo.
Looking forward to getting some Fisch merch for my office.
PS: This wouldn't have been possible w/o the help of Peter Betts at Think Influence. He's good.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
February 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Toys! Toys! Toys! on Roblox!
Excited to announce my client @FischOnROBLOX
signed a merch deal with @phatmojo.
Looking forward to getting some Fisch merch for my office.
PS: This wouldn't have been possible w/o the help of Peter Betts at Think Influence. He's good.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
Excited to announce my client @FischOnROBLOX
signed a merch deal with @phatmojo.
Looking forward to getting some Fisch merch for my office.
PS: This wouldn't have been possible w/o the help of Peter Betts at Think Influence. He's good.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
My first Steam game! And when I say "my," I mean, uh, I did some legal work on it.
Congrats to the Blade Ball owners, The Gang, Do Big Studios, and yes, the lawyers (!!!!) that helped (in our small way)!
Trailer looks great!!
#roblox #robloxdev
Congrats to the Blade Ball owners, The Gang, Do Big Studios, and yes, the lawyers (!!!!) that helped (in our small way)!
Trailer looks great!!
#roblox #robloxdev
February 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
My first Steam game! And when I say "my," I mean, uh, I did some legal work on it.
Congrats to the Blade Ball owners, The Gang, Do Big Studios, and yes, the lawyers (!!!!) that helped (in our small way)!
Trailer looks great!!
#roblox #robloxdev
Congrats to the Blade Ball owners, The Gang, Do Big Studios, and yes, the lawyers (!!!!) that helped (in our small way)!
Trailer looks great!!
#roblox #robloxdev
I'm excited to be at GDC again this year!
My favorite part of these events is meeting you all in person. So whether you know me already or not, please reach out and say hi!
Looking forward to seeing everyone! #GDC25
PS: I'm up on the GDC app, so you should be able to find me there too.
My favorite part of these events is meeting you all in person. So whether you know me already or not, please reach out and say hi!
Looking forward to seeing everyone! #GDC25
PS: I'm up on the GDC app, so you should be able to find me there too.
February 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'm excited to be at GDC again this year!
My favorite part of these events is meeting you all in person. So whether you know me already or not, please reach out and say hi!
Looking forward to seeing everyone! #GDC25
PS: I'm up on the GDC app, so you should be able to find me there too.
My favorite part of these events is meeting you all in person. So whether you know me already or not, please reach out and say hi!
Looking forward to seeing everyone! #GDC25
PS: I'm up on the GDC app, so you should be able to find me there too.
MeepCity Lawsuit: Is Alex Newtron on the Hook for Big Money?
#Roblox, #Robloxdev
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www.youtube.com/shorts/-r_Hf...
#Roblox, #Robloxdev
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www.youtube.com/shorts/-r_Hf...
MeepCity Lawsuit: Is Alex Newtron on the Hook for Big Money? 💰⚖️#roblox #robloxdev
YouTube video by Adam Starr—Video Game & Tech Lawyer
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
MeepCity Lawsuit: Is Alex Newtron on the Hook for Big Money?
#Roblox, #Robloxdev
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www.youtube.com/shorts/-r_Hf...
#Roblox, #Robloxdev
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www.youtube.com/shorts/-r_Hf...
Congratulations to Mirage Line Entertainment for entering into a co-creator agreement for a soon-to-be released Roblox game!
Looking forward to working with Thomas Chenu again in the future!
#Roblox #Robloxdev
PS: Not an actual thumbnail of the game--for illustration purposes only!
Looking forward to working with Thomas Chenu again in the future!
#Roblox #Robloxdev
PS: Not an actual thumbnail of the game--for illustration purposes only!
February 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Congratulations to Mirage Line Entertainment for entering into a co-creator agreement for a soon-to-be released Roblox game!
Looking forward to working with Thomas Chenu again in the future!
#Roblox #Robloxdev
PS: Not an actual thumbnail of the game--for illustration purposes only!
Looking forward to working with Thomas Chenu again in the future!
#Roblox #Robloxdev
PS: Not an actual thumbnail of the game--for illustration purposes only!
Congratulations to the owners of Dig It for their new partnership with @Twin Atlas and Brook64! So great representing the Dig It owner (@PablitoChicken) on this deal. Big things coming to the game!
#roblox #robloxdev
#roblox #robloxdev
February 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Congratulations to the owners of Dig It for their new partnership with @Twin Atlas and Brook64! So great representing the Dig It owner (@PablitoChicken) on this deal. Big things coming to the game!
#roblox #robloxdev
#roblox #robloxdev
@Roblox and Alex Newtron Sued Over 100-Year-Old Song??
Aren't those old works in the public domain and free to use?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/-nuvn...
Aren't those old works in the public domain and free to use?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/-nuvn...
Roblox Sued Over 100-Year-Old Song??
YouTube video by Adam Starr—Video Game & Tech Lawyer
youtube.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
@Roblox and Alex Newtron Sued Over 100-Year-Old Song??
Aren't those old works in the public domain and free to use?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/-nuvn...
Aren't those old works in the public domain and free to use?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/-nuvn...
Congratulations to Halt Studios & Sports for signing a development agreement with the owners of the Roblox game, Paradise Life Roleplay!
Looking forward to working with Halt Studios on additional deals in the future.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
Looking forward to working with Halt Studios on additional deals in the future.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Congratulations to Halt Studios & Sports for signing a development agreement with the owners of the Roblox game, Paradise Life Roleplay!
Looking forward to working with Halt Studios on additional deals in the future.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
Looking forward to working with Halt Studios on additional deals in the future.
#Roblox #Robloxdev
Roblox Lawsuit Drama! What's up with the MeepCity
and Alex Newtron lawsuit?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/jVy-G...
and Alex Newtron lawsuit?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/jVy-G...
Roblox Lawsuit Drama! What's up with the MeepCity andAlexnewtron lawsuit? #roblox #robloxdev
YouTube video by Adam Starr—Video Game & Tech Lawyer
youtube.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Roblox Lawsuit Drama! What's up with the MeepCity
and Alex Newtron lawsuit?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/jVy-G...
and Alex Newtron lawsuit?
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#roblox #robloxdev
youtube.com/shorts/jVy-G...