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The metaverse is an immersive online universe on the blockchain where users interact with a multitude of digital worlds and with each other. As in the real world, the metaverse offers a wide variety...more
9/29/2022
/ Blockchain ,
Casinos ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
FinTech ,
Gambling ,
Gaming Commissions ,
Metaverse ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Online Gaming ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Virtual Reality
In 2017, Juan Carlos Gil, who is legally blind, filed a civil action against Winn-Dixie Stores seeking declaratory and injunctive relief for Winn-Dixie’s alleged failure to maintain a website accessible to visually impaired...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) issued new guidance on Aug. 13, 2021, which provides recommendations for employers to prevent COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. The latest...more
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Chairman Gary Gensler received a letter last week seeking clarification on the SEC’s authority to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges from Senator Elizabeth Warren, chair of the Senate...more
Colleges and universities in the Commonwealth should be aware of legislation that is pending before the Massachusetts Legislature that would require them to implement specific procedures and follow additional reporting...more
11/24/2020
/ Colleges ,
Department of Education ,
Disciplinary Proceedings ,
Educational Institutions ,
Gender-Based Violence ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Sexual Violence Policies ,
Students ,
Title IX ,
Universities
Earlier this week, Governor Baker announced new measures that go into effect first thing tomorrow morning (Nov. 6) in an effort to curb the rising COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth. Governor Baker noted that the new measures...more
Governor Baker issued the Third Revised Order Regulating Gatherings Throughout the Commonwealth (the “COVID-19 Order No. 46”) on August 7, 2020. Pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 46, starting on August 11, 2020, the following...more
When challenging a non-compete agreement in Massachusetts, practitioners should consider: (1) what, if any, effect the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (“MNCA”) has on the agreement and (2) whether the material...more