Michael Dunn of Dunn Law in Miami. The Fascinating, Billion-Dollar Issues Emerging as the Crypto and Bankruptcy Worlds Collide
"Do your research and stay informed of developing cases, enforcement actions and regulation," said Michael Dunn, who's president of the Bankruptcy Bar of the Southern District of Florida.
July 27, 2022 at 01:54 PM
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Dunn Law managing partner Michael P. Dunn has taken the reins of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, becoming president for its 2022-23 term. Below, he discusses his priorities for the term, how cryptocurrency is affecting the bankruptcy world, the biggest problems with the current system and what new attorneys arriving in South Florida should know.
How should attorneys navigate emerging crypto and blockchain issues in bankruptcy and insolvency today as the confluence between tech and bankruptcy increases?
Do your research and stay informed of developing cases, enforcement actions and regulation. There have been several significant crypto-related bankruptcy proceedings commenced recently, including for Three Arrows Capital, Voyager and Celsius. There have also been some notable enforcement actions in the crypto space, namely for insider trading and investor frauds.
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