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Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger

Sheppard Mullin

The Legit Ledger is a podcast providing insights and practical tips on blockchain-related legal issues. Join Sheppard Mullin’s Blockchain Team and their guests as they discuss legal issues resulting from blockchain technologies and business models and practical solutions for keeping their use legit, including NFTs, DAO’s and generative AI.

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33:54

Plunging Into the Future: What Companies Need to Know...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2023/09/05

In this episode of the Legit Ledger, Jim Gatto, a partner in Sheppard Mullin’s Washington D.C. office and co-chair of its AI team, joins host Sarah Ben-Moussa to discuss what companies should know as they embrace generative AI, including key legal issues, the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, and unique due diligence concerns when acquiring or investing in companies that develop or use generative AI. What We Discussed in This Episode: What is generative AI, and why has it become so

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29:59

Ripple v. Terraform, CFTC v. SEC – Where Next?

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2023/08/17

In this episode of the Legit Ledger, Matthew Lisle of Wedbush Securities joins Sheppard Mullin partner Bill Kane and associate William Sierra-Pambley to discuss recent developments impacting the digital asset marketplace, including the Ripple and Terraform opinions from the Southern District of New York. What We Discussed in This Episode: There remains a lack of judicial consensus in applying the 1946 United States Supreme Court case, SEC v. W.J. Howey, where the Court delineated a three pronged

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25:58

Copyright Issues with Generative AI with Jim Gatto...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2023/04/05

In this episode of the Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Jim Gatto and Yasamin Parsafar explore copyright in the context of AI-generated works, including the recent registration guidance issued by the U.S. Copyright Office and the infringement issues that may arise with respect to training an AI model. What We Discussed in This Episode: What two works did the Copyright Office specifically address in its recent guidance on the registration of AI-generated works? What were some issues the

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20:46

Trends and Innovations with NFT-Based Music (Part 2)

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2023/02/28

In this episode of the Legit Ledger, Achilleas Sarantaris of Async Art joins Sheppard Mullin attorney Sam Cohen to continue their discussion of the latest trends and innovations with NFT-based music, including the implications of using the Creative Commons “no copyright reserved” tool, or “CC0”, and common misconceptions and pitfalls to look out for when minting NFTs relating to music. What We Discussed in This Episode: What are the implications of using the Creative Commons “no copyright

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23:44

Trends and Innovations with NFT-Based Music (Part 1)

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2023/02/14

In this episode of the Legit Ledger, Achilleas Sarantaris of Async Art joins Sheppard Mullin attorney Sam Cohen to discuss the latest trends and innovations with NFT-based music, including common use cases, Soulbound and generative NFTs, and granting commercial rights to music through NFTs. What We Discussed in This Episode: The current trends and common use cases in NFT-based music. An overview of the Async Art platform. What are your thoughts on Soulbound NFTs? How are generative NFTs

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23:04

NFT Regulatory Issues – a 2022 Review and 2023 Preview

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2023/01/31

In this episode of the Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorney Jim Gatto joins Yasamin Parsafar to provide an overview of his recent article, NFT Regulatory Issues – a 2022 Review and 2023 Preview, discussing the latest with NFTs and the SEC and other issues. What We Discussed in This Episode: What are fractional NFTs? Why might they lead to securities issues? How can companies selling NFTs or offering platforms where NFTs are minted, sold or traded avoid triggering securities fraud charges? What

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19:38

Automated Solution for NFT License Acceptance with...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/12/27

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Casey Kuhlman of Monax Labs sits down with Sheppard Mullin Blockchain Team Co-Leader Jim Gatto to discuss Monax’s technology solution for ensuring NFT purchasers affirmatively accept a NFT license before purchasing, both for primary sales and secondary sales. What We Discussed in This Episode: What are the challenges of using and ensuring acceptance of a customized NFT license when selling on a third-party marketplace? Why is affirmative acceptance of the

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17:34

SEC Wins Battle Against LBRY’s LBC Token with Jim...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/11/29

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorney Jim Gatto joins host Yasamin Parsafar to discuss the Court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the SEC in its case against LBRY and takeaways from the Court’s order. What We Discussed in This Episode: What is LBRY? What are LBRY Credits? What drove the SEC to file suit against LBRY? What key issues did the Court address in awarding summary judgment to the SEC? Why did its Howey Test analysis ultimately lead the Court to

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14:56

NFT Insider Trading - Recent Enforcement, Rulings and...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/11/18

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Jim Gatto and Brittany Walter join host Yasamin Parsafar to discuss the latest developments in the federal government's insider trading case against Nathanial Chastain, a former head of product at NFT marketplace OpenSea. What We Discussed in This Episode: What prompted the government to pursue this case? What charges were brought against Nathanial Chastain? Why did the Court refuse to dismiss based on Chastain’s argument that the

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19:45

Fintech Enforcement In Light of the Ooki DAO Lawsuit...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/11/15

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Bill Kane and Zack Golda join host Yasamin Parsafar to discuss the CFTC’s recent lawsuit against the Ooki DAO for allegedly offering leveraged and margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act. What We Discuss in This Episode: Why did the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) file this lawsuit? How has the CFTC defined the class of Decentralized Autonomous Organization

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25:48

Understanding the Current Crypto Bankruptcies with...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/11/01

In this episode of the Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorney Michael Driscoll joins host Afruz Sayah to discuss the current crypto bankruptcies involving Voyager and Celsius, including the circumstances that led to those bankruptcies, why the introduction of crypto complicates a Chapter 11 proceeding and how these latest bankruptcies will clarify legal issues around crypto insolvencies. What We Discuss in This Episode: How did you become involved in blockchain and crypto? What led to the Voyager

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28:37

Government Overreach on Blockchain Tech? The Tornado...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/10/18

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Chris Bosch and Zack Golda join host Yasamin Parsafar to discuss the Tornado Cash lawsuit, which claims the OFAC exceeded its authority by prohibiting U.S. citizens from interacting with the crypto mixer. What We Discuss in This Episode: Can you provide a high-level explanation of what Tornado Cash is? What does it mean for an entity to be on the OFAC's SDN List? Why did OFAC add Tornado Cash to the SDN list? Are you aware of any other

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31:18

Tokenized Real Estate and Metaverse Land with Laura...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/09/19

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Laura Pamatian, founder of the oldest independent advisory firm in the blockchain space to focus strictly on real estate HeightZero Real Estate, and real estate attorney Jared Wachtler, a member of Sheppard Mullin's Blockchain Team, discuss tokenized real estate and metaverse land, including the advantages of tokenization in the real estate space, high-level regulatory and legal concerns, and the concept of virtualized land in metaverses. What We Discussed in

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23:18

Introduction to DAO Legal Issues with Alex Lazar and...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/08/30

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Alex Lazar and Gabe Khoury discuss the legal issues surrounding Decentralized Autonomous Organization or DAOs, including the manner in which DAOs function, the types of legal structures popular with DAOs, and important considerations for individuals thinking about creating or joining a DAO. What We Discussed In This Episode: What exactly is a DAO? What happens when a member of a DAO proposes a rule? What types of proposals can a DAO’s

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21:44

NFT Enforceable Licenses with Jim Gatto and Yasamin...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/08/16

In this episode, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Jim Gatto and Yasamin Parsafar continue to explore intellectual property considerations in NFT licensing, this time focusing on how IP owners can ensure their licenses are binding on the purchasers of NFTs containing their intellectual property. Topics discussed include the way IP licensing terms may be passed on to an NFT owner, what steps IP owners should take to ensure specific license provisions are enforceable, and how they can modify license terms if

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15:03

DAO Liability in Light of the bZx DAO Class Action...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/07/26

In this episode, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Yasamin Parsafar and Christopher Bosch discuss Decentralized Autonomous Organization (or DAO) liability considerations in light of Sarcuni et al v. bZx DAO, a class action lawsuit alleging negligence due to inadequate security measures resulting in the loss of more than $40 million in funds for token holders. About Yasamin Parsafar Yasamin Parsafar is a partner with the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s San Francisco office, where

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17:27

Cryptocurrency Sanctions with Reid Whitten and Gabe...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/07/12

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Reid Whitten and Gabe Khoury discuss cryptocurrency sanctions, including the role of the OFAC, the consequences of engaging in an unauthorized transaction, risk mitigation strategies for avoiding unauthorized transactions, and more. About Reid Whitten Reid Whitten is the Managing Partner of Sheppard Mullin's London office, where his practice focuses on international trade regulations and investigations. He shares his time serving

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19:11

Detecting and Enforcing IP Infringement in Web3 with...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/06/28

In this week’s episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Yasamin Parsafar and Jim Gatto are joined by Kevin Tian, Co-founder and CEO at Doppel, to discuss the detection and enforcement of IP infringement in Web3, including the types of breaches typically seen and the options available for enforcement once a potential violation is identified. About Kevin Tian Kevin Tian is a Silicon Valley veteran whose pre-Doppel career includes engineering stints at Uber and Lyft. Launched with

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23:57

Licensing Considerations for NFT Creators and Owners...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/06/13

In this episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Jim Gatto and Gabe Khoury discuss licensing considerations for NFT owners and creators, including the range of licenses creators are using, the recent trend toward more commercial NFT licenses, and practical considerations to keep in mind when drafting an NFT license with commercial rights. Jim Gatto is a partner with the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's Washington, D.C. office, where he co-leads the Blockchain

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25:16

The Current State of NFT Regulation: What Market...

Sheppard Mullin"s The Legit Ledger ·

2022/06/13

In this week's episode of The Legit Ledger, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Jim Gatto and Gabe Khoury discuss the current state of NFT regulation, including misconceptions regarding the regulatory status of NFTs, the conditions under which an NFT might be considered a security, which regulatory agencies market participants should be watching, and more. About Jim Gatto Jim Gatto is a partner with the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's Washington, D.C. office, where he co-leads the

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