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National Law Journal

Steptoe Brings in Senior SEC Blockchain and Crypto Attorney

Coy Garrison has joined Steptoe as a partner in the firm's blockchain and cryptocurrency, and financial services practices, in its Washington, D.C., office.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Anonymous No More: Blockchain Analytics in the Courts

"At least for some users, part of the appeal of using cryptocurrency is the perceived anonymity it seemingly offers. But increasingly, judicial decisions and governmental enforcement activity show that this perception is mistaken." In his Blockchain Law column, Robert Schwinger discusses recent developments that show how courts and enforcers have embraced using blockchain technology.
16 minute read

Legaltech News

What Lawyers Say You Should Know Before Jumping Into NFTs

Are you looking to dive into the NFT space yourself? It can be lucrative, but also a tricky field to navigate for those who don't have a wide array of skills. Here's seven pieces of advice from attorneys who have ventured into the space first.
1 minute read

International Edition

One Size Doesn't Fit All: How Firms in Europe Are Organizing to Catch the Metaverse Wave

Law firms throughout Europe are seeing a flood of new work advising clients on doing business in the metaverse. But their approaches, like the projects they are called on to advise, vary widely.
6 minute read

International Edition

Lawyer With Hong Kong Law Firm Leaves to Head Up Risk Function at Blockchain NFT Business

Joshua Chu, a lawyer who acted as tech consultant for Hong Kong law firm ONC Lawyers, has left to join Singapore-headquartered metaverse blockchain company Coinllectibles.
2 minute read

Law.com

There's No Time Like the Present to Become Well-Versed in the Metaverse

This week's episode features conversations with Diana Stern, GC of Palm NFT Studio, about how she became an expert in the metaverse, non-fungible tokens and blockchain technology, and Samantha Joseph, co-head of Law.com's Litigation Desk, about a new project aimed at helping others to begin developing their own expertise in those areas.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What GCs Exploring NFT, Web3 Opportunities Need to Know

"Businesses that fail to evolve will cease to be competitive," said Louis Lehot, a partner with Foley & Lardner.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

4 Takeaways From Judge Rakoff's Order on MetaBirkins NFTs

The "Rogers v. Grimaldi" test for balancing artistic expression against trademark protection applies, even in the world of NFTs. But that wasn't enough to stop Hermes' suit against Mason Rothschild from proceeding.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Binance.US Hires Uber's Ex-Regulatory, Compliance Leader as Head of Legal

Krishna Juvvadi said he was "impressed by the significant, purposeful steps the company has taken in recent months to bolster its legal and compliance efforts."
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Winston & Strawn Launches Miami Office, Hiring 6 Local Big Law Partners

A former Jones Day Miami administrative partner is now leading the Winston office.
3 minute read

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