Blockchain and distributed ledger technology have been dramatically transforming all industries, including the legal profession. The implementation of “smart contracts” is just one way blockchain technology directly affects lawyers and law firms.
The following are some of the many key blockchain-related topics that lawyers need to understand in order to effectively represent their clients:
- The evolving landscape of token and ICO regulation
- The expansion of blockchain technology and smart contracts
- Legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting blockchain technology and digital assets
- Intellectual property and blockchain
- The mechanics of cross-border payments through correspondent banks and payment systems
- Challenges and solutions for GDPR compliance
Below, we’ve highlighted some of our blockchain articles that may be of particular interest:
- Blockchain Law: ICO Regulation and Other Legal Considerations in the Blockchain Ecosystem
- Blockchain-Based Innovation in Cross-Border Payments: Public Policy Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges
- Beyond Bitcoin: Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Industry Applications and Regulatory Concerns
- Blockchain: Challenges and Solutions for Compliance with the GDPR
- An Overview of Blockchain and Smart Contracts