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1. And so the sell-off begins

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. part 16/20: Regulated and Licensed Subsidiaries

2. In Consultation with His Father, Prof. Joseph Bankman of Stanford Law School, SBF resigned.

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. Part 7/20: Events leading to chapter 11 filing.

3. AI vs. the Law: It is Complicated

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have already made their way into a number of regulatory bodies and legal departments.

4. Why I'm Selling the US Copyright to My Screenplay As an NFT

Yes, I'm selling my screenplay copyright as an NFT. So sue me. No, actually don't. Or try? Because the point is to stress test legal blockchain architecture?

5. 'Hello, @SECgov?', 'Chuckmate' tweeted Musk in desperate attempt to back out of Twitter deal

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Case, part 28/31: Factual Allegations - After purporting to terminate, Musk keeps violating and confirms his earlier violations

6. Musk blamed Twitter on employees attrition, while intending to do just that behind closed doors

Twitter v. Elon Musk part 26/31:Defendants purport to terminate the agreement -Twitter did not breach the ordinary course covenant

7. LLC vs. Corporation: What’s the Best Structure for Your Startup?

Source: Zuza Gałczyńska, Unsplash

When starting your own business, it may be challenging to choose between an LLC and a Corporation. Here is some information that may make the decision a little less taxing.

8. How To Prevent Your Property From Being Taken By Eminent Domain

A closer look on how to protect your property from eminent domain.

9. Crypto Thought Leaders Webinar Series: The Legal Frameworks of Tokenization

In order to navigate the complex and burgeoning crypt market, METACO is running a series of live events (via zoom) with the leaders who are shaping its future.

10. An Introduction to Email Scraping

Let's find out what email scraping is, how you can use it, and what's more important: whether it's legal or not.

11. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Who’s At Fault When Robots Kill?

Up to now, any robots brushing with the law were always running strictly according to their code. Fatal accidents and serious injuries usually only happened through human misadventure or improper use of safety systems and barriers. We’ve yet to truly test how our laws will cope with the arrival of more sophisticated automation technology — but that day isn’t very far away.

12. 'You're welcome to roll', texted Elon Musk to SBF about his proposed $100M Investment in Twitter

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing, July 12, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. This is the assorted chats between Elon Musk and SBF.

13. Life and Death: Why Blockchain-Based Inheritance Plans Work in Today’s Web 3.0

For attorneys working with clients on their inheritance plans, what if you could create a digital inheritance and personal backup plan on the Blockchain?

14. As Tesla Stock 📉, Musk needed to personally pay $33.5 Billion (previously $21 Billion) for Twitter

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing, July 12, 2022 is part of HackerNoon's Legal PDF series. Part 15 of 31: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS -The financing structure

15. Opening a Bank Account is Still A Hurdle for Crypto Startups

If you’re a crypto startup dealing with stubborn institutions, you’re not alone!

16. Did Your Shitcoin Break the Law?

A generation of blockchain founders thought they’d beat the system by classifying their tokens as “utilities” (a consumer purchase) rather than “securities” (an investment). The great thing about saying you’re selling a consumer product is that you’re not subject to regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

17. President’s Promise to Limit 230 Immunity is Underway

By: Crowell & Moring LLP, Christopher A. Cole, Kayvan M. Ghaffari, and Jacob Canter.

18. 'Never in my career have I seen such a complete failure of corporate controls', says John J Ray III

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 Court Filing, part 1/20: DECLARATION OF JOHN J. RAY III IN SUPPORT OF CHAPTER 11 PETITIONS AND FIRST DAY PLEADINGS

19. 'Each of the Silos was controlled by Mr. Bankman-Fried'

The Corporate Structure of FTX group is incredible complicated, as explained in part 2 of 20 in the Chapter 11 Court Filing of FTX by John Ray.

20. 5 Legal Aspects of US Law That Crypto Needs to Consider

how is crypto regulated and what legal challenges do businesses and crypto enthusiasts face

21. Hacker's gonna hack.

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 (Bankruptcy) Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. part 17/20: Access to Data

22. HR nightmare: It's impossible to fetch a complete list of FTX employees or contractors

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 (Bankruptcy) Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. Part 11/20: Human Resources

23. Where Will They Try Missouri vs. China?

ICYMI Missouri, the US state known for great BBQ, is suing China, the nation with 1.393 billion people.

24. 'One of the most pervasive failures (of FTX) is the absence of lasting records of decision-making'

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. Part 15/20: Information & Retention of Documents

25. 'I do not have confidence in it', says John Ray re/ FTX US Financials

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 (Bankruptcy) Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. Part 3/20: the WRS Silo

26. The Legal Guide to Asset Tokenization on the Blockchain

Tokenization turns low-liquidity assets into highly-liquid digital tokens enabling fractionalization, trading and compliance by design powered by the functional

27. Demystifying Misconceptions About The Elon Musk Twitter Deal

Five Misconceptions About The Elon Musk Twitter Deal Explained

28. Why Governments Should Embrace Technology

The world has experienced a giant digital transformation and almost no aspect of life has been untouched by this technological change. Not only do we use all kinds of tech in our daily lives, but technological tools and devices have found a central position in professional spaces as well. In fact, one might argue that the business and administrative industry has endured the greatest degree of change due to this digital transformation.

29. How Will Smart Contracts Disrupt the Legal Landscape?

Smart contracts are beginning to resemble a sizable disruptive force for the legal sector, even if they have not yet reached their full technological and proced

[30. Armed With A.I., This Company Is Making the Internet More 'Accessible'

for Those With Disabilities](https://hackernoon.com/armed-with-ai-this-company-is-making-the-internet-more-accessible-for-those-with-disabilities-qe1i3263) There is no denying that AI and automation have had a significant impact on the way companies run their business — particularly online. Automation tools help brands track everything from inventory levels to sales rep interactions.

31. Soluno Co-Founders Alan Tuback And Doug Dagworthy Are Here To Set A New Standard For Legal Software

Alan Tuback & Doug Dagworthy, co-founders Devlos Software and makers of Soluno, legal accounting share how they built a start-up with 100 years of experience.

32. Is It Legal to Do Business as a DAO?

This article explores the possibilities of operating DAO as a legal entity, examines the types of legal DAOs, DAO limitations and its advantages.

33. FTX Invested in the Billions in many projects, but kept little to no records

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. Part 14/20: Custody of Other Assets & Investments

34. 8 Legal Documents Every Business Startup Needs

‘Caution’ is not exactly a word we associate with budding entrepreneurs and founders. Many of whom thrive on passion, uncertainty, and taking calculated risks. But before you turn that spark of a great idea into a reality, it’s wise to pause and consider if you’ve covered all your legal bases. To set yourself up for optimal success, it’s critical that each new venture is built on a solid legal foundation so you’re ready and prepared for the challenges and curveballs.

35. Stripe Atlas Review: Our Experience with the Service

Now that we are fully incorporated and started to receive some money on our bank account, it’s time to debrief and review the experience we had incorporating our company with Stripe Atlas.

36. Musk breached a 'valid and enforceable contract' with Twitter, per lawsuit

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing July 12 2022, is part of HackerNoon's Legal PDF series, part 30/31: CAUSE OF ACTION -Breach of Contract — Specific Performance

37. ⚖️ Owning and Minting Music NFTs: Legal Issues to be Considered

The legal context of minting, purchasing, and owning music NFTs.

38. Should Apple reinstate Fortnite in its App Store? The court had no idea 🤷‍♀️

Lmao. The court simultaneously grants in part and denies in part Epic's claims of Apple's monopoly.

39. Musk Risked Breaching Legally Binding Contract Trying to Back Out of Twitter Deal

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing, July 12, 2022 is part of HackerNoon's Legal PDF series. Part 16 of 31: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS -Musk grasps for an out

40. Twitter May Enforce Musk to Close Deal as long as It Met Closing Conditions, per Lawsuit

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing. Part 13 of 31: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS-The Final, Agreed-upon Term Deals - Specific Performance

41. Antitrust or Innovation? Dealer's choice.

Feature Image: HackerNoon’s Stable Diffusion AI, Prompt” Dealer’s choice”

42. Legally Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Copyright and Patent Fraud

This article is about how to protect your innovation from fraud and what you should consider when it comes to safeguarding concepts, inventions, or products.

43. Startup Legal Due Diligence: A Brief Guide for Investors and Founders

The guide centers on the legal aspects of due diligence (DD) and outlines the 10 most common mistakes.

44. How to Build a Compliance Culture by Improving Employee Engagement in Your Company

Creating a culture of compliance means that the organization understands that compliance is critical.

45. An Epic Showdown of the Fortnite - Apple 2020 Lawsuit

EPIC GAMES, INC., Plaintiff, v. APPLE INC., Defendant Court Filing, Aug 24 2020 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. This is the table of links with all 11

46. Epic v. Apple: what went south in 2020, including a callback to apple's famous 1984 ad

Yes, lawyers were involved.

47. The burden of proof falls in plaintiffs Epic Games and not defendants Apple Inc, per legal framework

"Show me the receipt", they say.

48. IT Security Policies And Why Every Business Must Have Them

If you want to run a thriving business in the digital age, you need proper IT Security Policies for your organization.

49. Foundr Magazine’s Nathan Chan Teaches Business Owners How to Create A Brand

Maintaining a positive brand and image helps build loyalty and increases client, customer, and follower confidence in your brand and product, which ultimately drives sales and growth to your audience.

50. Musk's Lawyers Repeatedly Accused Twitter of Failure to Disclose Data in Failed Attempt to Back Out

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing is part of our Legal PDF series. Part 18 of 31: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS -Musk grasps for an out - Defendants’ lawyer letters

51. Six Barriers to Legal Tech Adoption the Industry Still Needs to Overcome

The legal industry still has a number of barriers to overcome before widespread tech adoption becomes a reality. Here are the 6 biggest obstacles to overcome.

52. Readable Legal Documents Are No Longer a "Nice-to-Have"

By writing your company’s privacy policy in a clear and structured way, you influence how privacy policies are written and designed in huge organizations.

53. No one is above the (SDNY) law, including the daughter or son of Ivy League professors

SEC v. Ellison and Wang is part of HackerNoon’s Legalpdf Series. This is part 4 of 12- Jurisdiction and venue.

54. Bitcoin Mixing Legalities: Why Governments are Cracking Down

Bitcoin mixing is an interesting topic because while it can help people keep their crypto transactions private it can also be a hotbed for criminal activity.

55. "Hell-or-high-water" Obligation: Musk must Buy Twitter or Die Trying according to Lawsuit

Twitter vs. Elon Musk Court Filing is part of HackerNoon's Legal PDF series. Part 8 of 31.FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS-The Final, Agreed-upon Term Efforts Covenant8

56. Termination of Musk-Twitter Deal needed to happen before October 24, 2022

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing. Part 12 of 31: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS-The Final, Agreed-upon Term Deals - Termination

57. Thou shall not disparage - Twitter Lawyers to Elon Musk

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing. Part 10 of 31.FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS-The Final, Agreed-upon Term-Ordinary C Public Statements and Non-Disparagement

58. The deal requires Twitter to be compliant with Musk's request. But not with "past practice"

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing is part of our Legal PDF series. Part 10 of 31.FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS-The Final, Agreed-upon Term-Ordinary Course Covenant

59. Read in full: Twitter v. Elon Musk July 2022 Court Case Filing

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing by Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, July 12, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. This article has all 31 links

60. Top 10 Legal Directories for Attorneys: Your Complete Guide

Top 10 online legal directories for attorneys to get listed in 2022. Checkout comprehensive lists and make an informed decision for your law firm's marketing.

61. Twitter was required by Musk to provide 'reasonable access' to information. Emphasis on reasonable.

Twitter vs. Elon Musk Court Filing is part of HackerNoon's Legal PDF series. Part 9 of 31.FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS-The Final, Agreed-upon Term INformation sharing

62. SBF was pressured to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy against his wishes, apparently

What SBF would have testified in front of Congress - Part 7 of 11: Chapter 11.

63. Musk Attempted to Abandon Twitter Deal via Text Threats

Twitter v. Elon Musk 21/31: Defendants materially breach their obligations to work toward closing, abandoning financing-related efforts

64. LegalTech - An Overview and Prospective Future

A primer to understand how technology is poised to disrupt law

65. 5 Legal Protections to Protect Your Software Tech and IP From Your Competitors

Protecting software tech from competitors? Consider these 5 intellectual property and legal protections: trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, NDAs.

66. Musk publicly claimed Twitter's SEC filings inaccurate, while unable to provide evidence in court

Twitter v. Elon Musk part 25/31:Defendants purport to terminate the agreement -Twitter’s representations in its SEC filings supply no basis for termination

67. My Top 7 WTF Learnings from the FTX/SBF Chapter 11 Filing

Feature Image: ‘centralization or decentralization of finance, white boy’, midjourney AI

68. Musk Required Twitter to Disclose Financial Information Not Included in Signed Contract

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing is part of our Legal PDF series. Part 19 of 31: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS -Musk grasps for an out - Financial information

69. There was no digital security at FTX; a group email was used as key to all assets

FTX + SBF Chapter 11 (Bankruptcy) Court Filing by John J. Ray III, Nov 17, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. Part 13/20: Digital Asset Custody

70. Musk Tried to Back Out of Twitter Deal by Crying Fake Traffic via a Twitter Poll

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing is part of HackerNoon's Legal PDF series. Part 17 of 31: FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS -Musk grasps for an out - False or Spam accounts

71. Inside the Life of a Criminal Defense Lawyer with Norman Spencer

In this interview, we talk to Norman about the real lives of criminal defense lawyers and his opinion on the current state of the US judicial system.

72. 'Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app', says Elon Musk

Twitter v. Elon Musk Court Filing by Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, July 12, 2022 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. Part 2 of 31: THE PARTIES

73. The Role of Whistleblowers in Cybersecurity

Whistleblowers are employees who report their companies for misconduct. As cybersecurity becomes increasingly important, what role do whistleblowers play?

74. Epic sues Apple over monopoly of iOS distribution, Apple says feel free to distribute game elsewhere

Turns out, proving monopolistic practices is extremely hard because each side can choose a different "relevant market" to address.

75. My Experience With a Global News Organization and a Trillion-Dollar Corporation

Julian Gough recounts their experience dealing with big organizations.

76. Smart Patenting: How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Intellectual Property Protection

How not to screw it up when protecting your startup's intellectual property

77. VC Market Trends and Current Situation Explained by a Corporate Lawyer

How does the VC market look like in late 2022, what jurisdiction do venture funds use now to establish their operations, and which laws affect their business?

78. Is Creative Commons a Panacea for Managing Digital IPs? (Part 2: Literature Review)

Usually identified as rights experts, academic librarians are in a unique position to provide copyright education in the digital humanities field.

79. Is Creative Commons a Panacea for Managing Digital IPs? (Introduction)

Along with an increasing number of digital scholarships, open access became a preferred, more affordable model for scholarly communication in the US.[1] In particular, digital humanists envision a sharing culture that digital contents and tools can be widely distributed through open access licenses.[2] Creative Commons (CC) licenses, with their promise to provide simple ways to grant permissions to creative works, became top options for many digital humanities to handle intellectual property rights in the US.

80. Do Startups Need an In-House Lawyer or Should They Hire Outside Counsel During Growth Stages?

If you’re debating whether or not it’s the right time to protect your startup, we break down everything you need to know about bringing on a lawyer in-house.

81. When Should Startups Consult A Lawyer? Expert Interview with Startup Lawyer & Founder of SPZ Legal

I’ve seen my fair share of entrepreneurial mistakes over the years. And not all of them had to do with building the right product or assembling the right team.

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