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Creative Crypto: IP Implications of Selling Creative Works Tied to...
As the market heats up for art-related NFTs, buyers should be aware of limitations on their rights to use those works. By Ghaith Mahmood, Jordan Naftalis, and Veronica Ye The convergence of blockchain...
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NFTs: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Hottest Crypto Craze
An NFT is a special, one-of-a-kind digital asset that raises a number of novel legal questions. By Christian F. McDermott and Calum Docherty Earlier this month, a blockchain firm bought a US$95,000...
View ArticleNFTs 101: The Basics of Non-Fungible Tokens, and Beyond
Learn about 2021’s defining cryptoasset in a new infographic video and webcast, the latest in a Latham series covering NFTs. By Christian F. McDermott Latham & Watkins Technology Transactions...
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NFTs and the Right of Publicity: Assessing the Legal Risks
NFT creators should craft strategies to avoid minting or auctioning NFTs that use the likeness of an individual without their consent. By Ghaith Mahmood, Nima H. Mohebbi, and Tara McCortney As...
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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Statement on NFTs
The SFC issued a statement to clarify its regulatory approach in relation to non-fungible tokens and remind investors of related risks. By Simon Hawkins, Farhana Sharmeen, Adrian Fong, Gen Huong Tan...
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Blockchain Networks Beginning to Allow Enforcement of Court Orders
Bitcoin Association for BSV will release software to facilitate court orders to freeze stolen or lost coins, while some courts recently authorised service proceedings by tokenised airdrop. By Christian...
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The Book of Jargon® — Blockchain, Crypto & Web3 Now Available
Mobile and desktop reference tool defines nearly 600 industry terms. Latham & Watkins has published the second edition of The Book of Jargon® — Blockchain, Crypto & Web3, a comprehensive...
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The Law Commission of England and Wales Proposes to Classify NFTs as Data...
NFT creators and consumers should evaluate the legal and commercial considerations of NFTs that are linked to copyright work. By Andrew Moyle, Christian McDermott, and Avinash Balendran The Law...
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SEC Targets NFTs as Securities for the First Time
In its first enforcement action involving NFTs, the SEC focused on issuer marketing that promised outsized returns on investment and platform building. By Ghaith Mahmood, Nima H. Mohebbi, Stephen P....
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SEC Continues Enforcing Against NFT Projects
In its second action involving NFTs, the SEC targets an offering tied to fundraising and promises of future value. By Ghaith Mahmood, Nima H. Mohebbi, Stephen P. Wink, Douglas K. Yatter, Adam...
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