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Second Circuit Widens the Gap Between Wire Fraud and Intangible Interests - Confidential Business Information Without Commercial...

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The Second Circuit has narrowed the wire fraud statute (18 U.S.C. § 1343), ruling that a fraudulent scheme must target property with actual commercial value to the victim; mere confidential business information...more

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Courts at the Forefront of Innovation - Creating New Options for Service and Enforcement in Digital Asset Fraud Cases

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Financial fraud is one of the most corrosive forms of corruption. Digital assets, and particularly cryptocurrency, are a ripe target for fraud. Frauds involving digital assets have grown significantly in recent years....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded: Technology Law Insights - V 4, Issue 3, March 2023

Amazon Sued for Not Telling New York Store Customers about Tracking Biometrics - “Thanks to a 2021 law, New York is the only major American city to require businesses to post signs letting customers know they’re tracking...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What’s Next for Blockchain Tech and Crypto in 2023?

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Following the recent closures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate Bank and Credit Suisse’s takeover by Swiss-based rival UBS, ramifications for blockchain tech and crypto-based assets and deals are...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Japan Committed to Fostering Growth of Web3 Businesses

A recent proposal issued by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, along with various other current private- and public-sector initiatives, signals a strong interest in promoting investment in and the growth of an...more

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5 Key Takeaways | NFTs Demystified: Where We Are and Where We’re Going

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Partner Rob Potter recently spoke at the Federal Bar Association’s IP Law Fall Conference 2022 on the topic of “NFTs Demystified: Where We Are and Where We’re Going.” As Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) become less a passing fad...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Virtual Event] NFTs and Web3: Compliance and Cybersecurity | Women in FinTech Networking Series - June 28th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm...

To find community, resources and support to help accelerate your career and fuel your success, we invite you to join us for our Women in FinTech Networking Series, bringing together senior women across the FinTech industry....more

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The Metaverse - Are You Prepared?

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The Metaverse is a term used with increasing frequency in a broad array of industries including video game systems, social media platforms, and even healthcare. The Metaverse is a virtual environment whose digital attributes...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

April 2022 Crypto Enforcement Actions And Regulatory Guidance Roundup

In April, we continued to see a steady pace in the seriousness and frequency of crypto enforcement actions by state and federal law enforcement.  (See our March 2022 Crypto Enforcement Actions Roundup blog here where we...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Are You Well “Versed” in the Legal Issues with Metaverses?

As frequently as you heard “NFTs” in 2021, you will hear “metaverse” in 2022. The common denominator with these topics is that both heavily leverage blockchain technology. The other common denominator is that both NFTs and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Are You Ready for Web3.0 and the Legal Issues it Will Bring?

Blockchain is one of the most significant new technologies since the internet. It has ushered in what has been referred to as Web3.0. Some of the most popular applications of this technology include NFTs and metaverses. ...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Virtual Conference] McDermottTech 2021 - September 21st, 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm BST

We invite you to attend McDermottTech 2021, a virtual conference exploring the latest global trends impacting the technology industry. Please join us for this complimentary program on September 21, 2021, for the opportunity...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded: Technology Law Insights, Volume 2, Issue 14

Video - NFTs are Not Tulips! (Or are They?) - Have questions about just what exactly is an NFT? In this video, Spilman Thomas & Battle attorneys Brandon Hartman, Hugh Wellons, and Risa Katz-Albert briefly discuss what an...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded: Technology Law Insights, Volume 2, Issue 13

Court Redirects Most Ring LLC Privacy Litigation Plaintiffs to Arbitration "In the complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that Ring’s security systems were defectively designed without sufficient security protocols, leaving...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

NFTs - A Digital Opportunity for PE Sponsors

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Beyond creative works and consumer products, NFTs open up new avenues for IP monetisation in the technology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), one-of-a-kind cryptoassets stored on...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Blockchain Games and Collectibles – Patents and Other Legal Issues

1. Blockchain Games and Collectibles Are on the Rise – The use of blockchain (or distributed ledger) technology for games (a.k.a blockchain games) and token-based digital collectibles is on the rise. The overnight popularity...more

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