Law

Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange Operators Plead Guilty in Louisiana

A Louisiana man and his son have plead guilty to running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange, the US Department of Justice said today.

By Stan HigginsApr 20, 2016

How close are smart contracts to impacting law? Blockchain legal expert Josh Stark explores in this opinion piece.

By Josh StarkApr 11, 2016

In this opinion piece, Stephen D Palley discusses the potential legal liabilities facing those who run distributed autonomous organizations.

A judge has rejected a claim by Mizuho Bank that a class action lawsuit related to its involvement in the collapse of Mt Gox should move to Japan.

By Pete RizzoMar 15, 2016

A New York man has been charged with operating an unlawful money transmitting business in connection the sale of bitcoins.

By Stan HigginsMar 14, 2016

Court documents suggest that the controversial digital currency exchange Cryptsy was expected to fail weeks before it announced its insolvency.

By Stan HigginsFeb 26, 2016

A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California.

By Stan HigginsFeb 22, 2016

Baker Marquart partner Brian Klien discusses a recent federal court case and its implications for the bitcoin and blockchain industry.

By Brian KleinFeb 18, 2016

Berger Singerman LLP counsel Andrew Hinkes discusses what's at stake in an upcoming court hearing in the HashFast bitcoin miner bankruptcy case.

By Andrew HinkesFeb 18, 2016

Pillsbury Winthrop blockchain lead Marco Santori rebuffs claims creating new versions of bitcoin's blockchain may create legal issues for developers.

By Marco SantoriFeb 16, 2016

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