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Ben Hancock

Ben Hancock

Ben Hancock is the Data Editor for ALM Media and Law.com. He is based in San Francisco.

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March 20, 2018 | Law.com

What's Next: How to Spot an ICO Scam Without Really Trying. Plus VR Grows Up, Legal Troubles Ahead

A research team led by a Chinese startup thinks they can use machine learning to spot predatory initial coin offerings. Is this the stuff of SEC enforcement dreams?

By Ben Hancock |

9 minute read

March 20, 2018 | The Recorder

VR and AR Companies More Worried About Legal Risks, Perkins Coie Survey Shows

A poll by the law firm Perkins Coie showed a lot more concern over data privacy, health and safety, and IP issues compared with a year and a half ago.

By Ben Hancock |

3 minute read

March 16, 2018 | The Recorder

Judge Picks Lawyers to Lead Groundbreaking Tezos ICO Class Actions

LTL Attorneys and Hung G. Ta, Esq. will lead a groundbreaking securities class action over digital tokens against the blockchain startup Tezos.

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2 minute read

March 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

In Blow to TCPA Lawsuits, Court Strikes Down FCC's Expanded Autodialer Definition

In a decision likely to impact future litigation over robocalls and texts, a federal appeals court Friday struck down key parts of a Federal Communications Commission order that had expanded the legal definition of an autodialer.

By Ben Hancock |

4 minute read

March 15, 2018 | The Recorder

Lawyers Trade Jabs Over Who Should Lead Tezos ICO Class Actions

A hearing over who should take the reins in a ground-breaking securities class action descended into a back-and-forth over missteps by one group of attorneys.

By Ben Hancock |

4 minute read

March 15, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Eckert Seamans Not Liable for Property Lost in Foreclosure, Judge Rules

Though state law sets down rules for how possessions should be handled after a foreclosure, the foreclosing party's attorneys aren't responsible for ensuring they are followed, the judge ruled.

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3 minute read

March 14, 2018 | The Recorder

SEC Charges Theranos, CEO Holmes, and Former President With Investor Fraud

CEO Elizabeth Holmes has agreed to pay a $500,000 penalty, return the remaining 18.9 million shares she obtained during the fraud, and relinquish her voting control of Theranos.

By Ben Hancock |

4 minute read

March 13, 2018 | Law.com

What's Next: Section 230 | Bitcoin's Origin Story | GitHub Goes Legaltech?

How will the sex trafficking bill poised to pass the Senate impact internet platforms? Plus, the lawsuit that might reveal Bitcoin's true creator, and a new tool for managing open source software licensing.

By Ben Hancock |

8 minute read

March 13, 2018 | The Recorder

The US Senate Is on Track to Pass the Section 230 Bill. Here's What You Need to Know.

The legislation alternately known as SESTA and FOSTA has gone through multiple iterations. Depending on who you talk to, the latest version is either a welcome compromise or the "worst of both worlds" for internet companies.

By Ben Hancock |

6 minute read

March 13, 2018 | Daily Business Review

The US Senate Is On Track to Redefine Anti-Sex Trafficking Law

The legislation alternately known as SESTA and FOSTA has gone through multiple iterations. Depending on who you talk to, the latest version is either a welcome compromise or the "worst of both worlds" for internet companies.

By Ben Hancock |

6 minute read