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The 4 Types of Blockchain Networks Explained

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One of the questions I commonly get asked is what is the difference between public and private blockchains. It is easy to see why people get confused as public and private blockchains have many similarities....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Recognition of Smart Contracts - Legal developments encourage the use of smart contracts in the United States

This spring, Arizona became one of the first states in the U.S. to enact a law explicitly granting smart contracts the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as their standard contract counterparts. “Smart contracts”...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Lawyers as “Gate Keepers” – The European Parliament Examines the Roles of Attorneys in Tax Evasion and Laundering Schemes

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Starting on April 27, and finishing on May 2, the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA) is holding two meetings to present several related studies which...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

When Will Blockchain Really Matter?

Early indicators in 2017 suggest that blockchain technology is further along than anticipated and the potential implications of its development should not be ignored. However, caution should be exercised due to imprecise...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - September 2016"

In this edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the Sixth Circuit's decision to allow injury-in-fact to be established by alleging a "substantial risk of harm" in a data breach case, New York state's...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Brexit - What Now For Your Business

So, the UK has voted to leave the EU. Everyone has their own opinion and we've all seen the news reports and various viewpoints but what does this result mean for you in practical terms and where do we go from here? Here's...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Corporate Investigations and White Collar Defense - June 2016

Eye on the Supreme Court—Corruption and Fraud Edition - Why it matters: This session, the Supreme Court has undertaken the review of numerous cases that raise thorny issues arising in the white collar context. In our...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Demystifying Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology – Hype or Hero?

Move over Bitcoin. It’s the “blockchain”, the innovation that powers Bitcoin, that’s now grabbing all of the headlines. Supporters have been evangelising about the potential transformative power of distributed ledger...more

Cooley LLP

Blog: The Growth Of UK Peer-To-Peer Lending & Crowdfunding: A Good News Story

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The University of Cambridge and Nesta have published their latest report on the growth of the UK’s P2P lending and alternative finance industry, and it makes very happy reading indeed. ...more

BakerHostetler

Are the Patent Trolls Vulnerable to Antitrust Claims?

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We previously wrote about the nascent efforts of legislators, regulators, and representa­tives of technology-dependent industries to use the antitrust laws, such as Section 2 of the Sherman Act or Section 7 of the Clayton...more

Perkins Coie

Virtual Currencies: International Actions and Regulations

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In addition to issuing warnings about their use, Argentina has suggested an increased interest in virtual currency transactions by requiring financial institutions and other entities to report virtual currency transactions...more

Perkins Coie

Virtual Currencies: International Actions and Regulations

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This chart is provided by Perkins Coie LLP’s Decentralized Virtual Currency industry practice group for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does...more

Carlton Fields

Cornerstone Report Describes Securities Class Action Litigation Shift Toward West Coast and Smaller Public Companies

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Recently, Cornerstone Research, an economic and financial consultancy, released its mid-year report on federal securities class action filings. Cornerstone reported that 85 of these lawsuits were filed in the first half of...more

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BNY Mellon and Lessons Learned In Hiring Family Members – Part II

In yesterday’s post I reviewed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action involving the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon) around its hiring of sons and...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Less Harsh, for Weed: New Bill Would Help Banks Work With Marijuana Businesses

Why it matters - A new bill introduced in Congress would help legal marijuana businesses access much-needed financial services. Banks have struggled with the question of whether—and how—to work with marijuana-related...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Treasury Department: Tell Us More About Online Marketplace Lending

Why it matters - Raising the possibility of regulation, the Department of the Treasury has published a Request for Information (RFI) regarding online marketplace lending (also called peer-to-peer lending), seeking...more

Stinson LLP

How to Respond to a CFPB Civil Investigative Demand

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) was created to enforce the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank”) and various consumer finance laws (e.g., Equal Credit Opportunity...more

Goodwin

Privacy Law and Digital Currency, Part 1

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In this era of regulatory uncertainty, it is worth considering how privacy laws may affect digital currency businesses. Privacy law consists of a web of federal and state law – this first installment in a two-part series will...more

Carlton Fields

Cybersecurity Coverage Litigation: Learning to Survive After the Second Wave Hits

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It’s a familiar pattern. First, new risks inspire legislation and regulations that impose new penalties. Next, insurers and policyholders fight over whether the new liabilities are covered under traditional liability...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Regulatory Notes on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Derivatives

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Six things every investor, start-up, financial institution and payment processor should know about the future regulation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency derivatives. With the quickly developing market for...more

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