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Top NFT-Related Cybersecurity, Phishing, Hacking and Other Risks in 2022

Photo of Veronica ReynoldsPhoto of Robert A. MusialaPhoto of Sally KimPhoto of Reem ChehadeBy Veronica Reynolds, Robert A. Musiala, Sally Kim and Reem Chehade on Posted in Data Breaches
The continued growth of the market for nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in 2022 has helped shape the zeitgeist of what has been referenced colloquially by some as the “fourth industrial revolution,”[1] defined largely by network effect (e.g., virality); rapid innovation; social, creative and civic engagement; and evolved perspectives with regard to how rights and obligations between … Continue Reading

Podcast: BakerHostetler Blockchain University: Beyond Cryptocurrency – Non-Financial Use Cases for Blockchain

Photo of Robert A. MusialaPhoto of Veronica ReynoldsBy Robert A. Musiala and Veronica Reynolds on Posted in Podcast
The fourth episode in the series provides an overview of how Blockchain is being used today in non-financial applications. Topics discussed include using blockchain in various sectors, including the food supply and pharmaceutical industries, maritime shipping, the cobalt supply chain, self-sovereign identity, credentialing and records management. Questions & Comments: rmusiala@bakerlaw.com, vreynolds@bakerlaw.com Listen to the episode. Subscribe to … Continue Reading

California Bill SB-208 Tackles Pervasive Robocalls

Photo of Veronica ReynoldsBy Kamran Salour and Veronica Reynolds on Posted in Mobile Privacy
On Sept. 11, 2019, the California State Senate approved the Consumer Call Protection Act of 2019, SB-208. The measure seeks to protect consumers from fraudulent robocalls and enact into law provisions that, despite strong support from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai, have not been enacted on the federal level.[1] The bill empowers the … Continue Reading

If Signed by Governor, California Bill AB-602 Will Provide Private Right of Action for Victims of Sexually Explicit ‘Deepfakes’

Photo of Veronica ReynoldsBy Kamran Salour and Veronica Reynolds on Posted in State Legislation
AB-602, passed by the California State Senate on September 12, 2019, will, if approved by the governor, create a private right of action against persons who create or disclose another’s sexually explicit content through use of “deepfake” technology. Specifically, the cause of action may be brought against a person who creates and intentionally discloses sexually … Continue Reading
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