IBL Partners – The Tech-forward Distributed Law Firm
Aaron Krowne is Partner & Practice Group Lead Blockchain & Corporate, at Industria Business Lawyers (IBL Partners) a technology-forward distributed law firm.
MetaLawMan Research Report Examines Surprising Rules Governing Metaverse Projects
Legal analysis by legal expert 'MetaLawMan' finds many Terms of Service agreements that govern participation and investment in metaverse platforms are loaded with overreaching 'big state' clauses that won't deliver the freedom-loving utopias their users are expecting.
Nevada protects Blockchains and Smart Contracts from Government taxes, licenses, and certifications
Nevada Senate Bill 398 was recently signed by the State Governor, and officially passed into law on Monday. The bill establishes various provisions relating to the use of blockchain technology, and makes the Silver State the third in the Union to recognize the nascent industry.
Bit by bit – the growing calls for Bitlicensing in the wake of global cyberattacks
Earlier this month, hackers executed a global cyberattack, reportedly attacking over 150 countries, including public and health care systems and individual computers. The attackers demanded payment in bitcoin to unlock computers and return the data.
Florida passes law making crimes with bitcoin money laundering
House Bill 1379 recently passed in Florida, which defines virtual currency and prohibits laundering of virtual currency. The bill introduces the illegal use of digital currencies to money laundering legislation.
A Securities Law Framework for Blockchain Tokens
This document is a general guide for developers and users of tokens. Part 1 âis designed to estimate how likely a particular token is to be a security under US federal securities law. Part 2â sets out some best practices for crowdsales. Part 3â is a detailed securities law analysis by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.
Blockchain And The Law: Practical Implications Of A Revolutionary Technology For Financial Markets And Beyond
This paper looks into how Blockchain Technology is affecting the financial landscape, and what should you know about the legal challenges surrounding it.
Default Law: Arial 11 Isn’t Your Only Option
Decentralized currencies and contracts have created exciting new opportunities for entrepreneurs. But what is the legal context for these new ventures?