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Corr Cronin LLP and the WTIA Cascadia Blockchain Council collaborate on article discussing recent Blockchain bill passed in the Washington State Legislature
Corr Cronin LLP and the Cascadia Blockchain Council recently collaborated on an article covering the Washington State Legislature’s passing of SB 5544, a bill establishing a “Washington blockchain work group.” The article describes how the bipartisan bill should be a foundational step toward creating…
Corr Cronin attorney Todd Williams was recently a guest speaker on the podcast, “DAOs and the Law”
Corr Cronin attorney Todd Williams was recently a guest speaker on the podcast, “DAOs and the Law” where Todd shared his thoughts on DAOs and the law, anticipated changes in the regulatory landscape and past and current blockchain lawsuits. Listen to the podcast and get a deep dive into the world of DAOs.
Corr Cronin proudly announce its recent sponsorship of the WTIA’s Blockchain Council.
Corr Cronin is proud to announce its recent sponsorship of the WTIA’s Blockchain Council. The WTIA Blockchain Council helps blockchain companies from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA to Vancouver, BC reach their full potential by, among other things, proactively engaging with blockchain companies and stakeholders and creating and maintaining a strong and supportive regulatory environment at the local, state, and federal level…
Corr Cronin attorney John Bender quoted in GeekWire in response to Wizards of the Coast’s concerns about preliminary NFT and DAO concept
On March 1, Corr Cronin attorney John Bender was quoted in the GeekWire article, “Wizards of the Coast sends takedown notice to organizers of fan-made ‘Magic’ NFT project.” Bender reinforced his client’s position that a preliminary white paper conceptualizing a framework for improving gameplay by utilizing NFTs and a decentralized…
Litigation Lessons Under the Sonoran Sky
In promoting investment in cryptocurrency, actor Matt Damon states that “fortune favors the brave.” But does bravery mean flouting legal risks? This panel provides an overview of the blockchain, NFT and cryptocurrency space and explores developing legal issues, including implications of smart contracts…
John Bender speaks on blockchain regulation at KU Leuven-America Europe Fund event
John Bender was a featured speaker at a recent “Transatlantic Lecture Series” event produced by the America Europe Fund at KU Leuven’s Center for Global Governance Studies.
DAO Formation and Securities Laws
In the past year, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, have gained prominence among blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts as an alternative to traditional corporate governance structures. DAOs, in their simplest form, are a collection of often anonymous individuals who have banded together…
Cryptocurrency Litigation in Washington
Litigation involving cryptocurrency is increasing in Washington and around the country—both between private parties and in regulatory enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”), and similar agencies.