Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: A Legal Toolkit

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are being increasingly adopted by various industries, such as financial services, healthcare, and supply chain management, due to its ability to increase transparency, reduce costs, and improve security. Multiple studies predict that the blockchain technology market will be worth over 1400 Billion by 2023. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are creating a new area of law much like the internet created a new area of law in the 1990s. As such, it is critical for legal professionals to learn about the legal issues in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

Legal professionals will learn about Bitcoin and basic blockchain technology as well as legal issues including recent case decisions, enforcement actions, and proposed/passed legislation. Attendees will also learn how to incorporate blockchain technology in their legal practice.

Attorneys and legal professionals (paralegals, legal researchers, regulators, and legislators) of all levels who want to learn more about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are encouraged to take this course.

Learning Objectives:

• Review cryptocurrency and blockchain basics
• Implement legal applications to smart contracts and decentralized autonomous organizations
• Explore updates on case law, regulatory enforcement actions, and proposed/enacted legislation
• Identify how to incorporate blockchain technology into your legal practice

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Central Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mountain Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Pacific Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Alaska Time: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 5:00 AM - 6:30 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Saturday, November 2, 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024