The Metaverse has been a hot topic of debate for some time now. Some predict its imminent demise, others that it is a watershed innovation akin to the printing press. This webinar will provide an update on the fascinating trends in the field, discuss legal considerations and cases of interest for the U.S. and Canada, as well as pitfalls practitioners should be aware of.
In this webinar, the panelists will discuss:
- Types of Metaverses – Industrial, Consumer, Enterprise
- The Evolution of NFTs
- Web3.0 - Are we there yet?
- Cross-border/Cross-disciplinary Legal Considerations – U.S. and Canada
- Ownership
- Licensing Arrangements/Use
- Enforcement (Immunity provisions, First Amendment issues)
- Securities issues
- Legal Cases of Interest: Hermes, Nike, Janesh, and Ripple Labs
- Risks around NFTs relating to tax, enforcement, securities, compliance and contracts
