Jack Thompson

Utah Video Game Bill Takes "Truth in Advertising" Approach

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 11, 2009 - 2:04pm.

Los Angeles - A bill drafted by disbarred Florida attorney Jack Thompson, that would make retailers who sell M-rated video games to minors punishable under the state's truth in advertising statute, has been introduced into the Utah legislature, GamePolitics reported. The bill would also apply to those who facilitate minors' purchases of R-rated DVDs and admission to R-rated movies.

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Controversial Game Lawsuit Attorney Jack Thompson Disbarred

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 26, 2008 - 8:01am.

Miami, Fla. - The Florida Supreme Court this week permanently disbarred Miami attorney Jack Thompson, a vocal critic of violence in video games who had specifically targeted Take-Two Interactive (NASD: TTWO) and its "Grand Theft Auto" franchise.

Take-Two Settles Lawsuits with Video Game Attorney Jack Thompson

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 20, 2007 - 11:53am.

New York - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive has settled several lawsuits filed against attorney Jack Thompson, an outspoken critic of game violence who has been involved in several lawsuits against Take-Two, GamePolitics.com reported.

Game Publisher Take-Two Considers Sale, Sues Atty. Jack Thompson

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 19, 2007 - 12:22pm.

New York - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive announced on Monday that it has postponed its annual shareholder meeting, so its board may have extra time to examine both a plan by a dissident group of shareholders to take over the company, and "alternative courses…including a possible sale of the company."

Video Game Lawyer Jack Thompson Faces Disciplinary Proceedings

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 7, 2007 - 8:42am.

Miami - Jack Thompson, a vocal critic of violence in the media who has filed numerous lawsuits against video game publishers, now faces disciplinary proceedings at the hand of the Florida Bar Association, over allegedly false and disparaging statements he made against a judge and several lawyers, Daily Business Review reported.

Game Violence Campaigner Jack Thompson Stripped of AL Law License

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 21, 2005 - 2:28am.

London - Jack Thompson, an attorney with a track record of suing video game publishers and lobbying lawmakers over video game violence, has had his license to practice law in the state of Alabama revoked, GamesIndustry.biz reported. Thompson was lead attorney in a lawsuit filed by the families of police officers killed by a man who claimed inspiration from the video game "Grand Theft Auto" -- a lawsuit which Judge James Moore said in an 18-page statement Thompson turned "into a circus," with courtroom behavior that "suggests that he is unable to conduct himself in a manner befitting practice in this state."

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