Blockchain

Currently, the exact law is ambiguous, so it’s essential to know the laws that apply to video games and how blockchain technology can impact them.

The legal profession is built on centuries of tradition and precedent, so it’s important to tread cautiously, even if the move to Web 3.0 offers the potential for positive change.

Whether you’re a lawyer who’s looking to stay ahead of the curve or you’re simply curious about this new technology, there are many reasons to learn about blockchain.

While the United States has been slower to adopt laws protecting online privacy, this is starting to change.

The lack of clarity in certain aspects of DAOs presents a number of risks for those involved.

Let me count the ways...

We've seen some incredible milestones being achieved in the blockchain space.

We would already be using blockchain technology instead of traditional title searches if it was really a whole lot better.

Note to my (legal) self.

Legal issues of governance in this developing area of the law may become significant soon.

Some concrete examples to help make sense of it all.

An invitation to a four-part series on the hot topic and still mysterious cluster of technologies known as blockchain.

As law and code converge, what is the responsibility of software developers?

One way to predict the future of technology is by looking to patent filing trends.

* Cravath closing in on an office move, potentially returning the firm to civilization after years on 8th Avenue. [New York Law Journal]

* The moral of the story is: if you’re going to pretend to be a lawyer, have a name that’s easy to spell. [KMOV]

* The blockchain and cryptocurrency industries are begging for some regulatory guidance but what they’re getting instead is about as empty and worthless as a cryptocurrency. [Corporate Counsel]

* Kirkland hires a new “director of well-being.” That seems like a great gesture but if that person can’t initiate core changes to the law firm model this doesn’t seem like much of a solution. Thankfully, Kirkland employees are already pretty satisfied. [American Lawyer]

* The intellectual property tussle over Iron Man’s suit continues. [Law360]

* Across the pond, Boris Johnson is facing prosecution over his Brexit shenanigans. Here’s an explainer. [Legal Cheek]

* Julian Assange too sick for court. [NBC News]

That’s no excuse for not embracing new technologies.

Sound cybersecurity practices cannot be taken for granted when implementing or using this technology.

The blockchain industry has not been very attentive to the selection of licenses used for their projects. It's time for that to change.