The debate surrounding TikTok, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, transcends user engagement and entertainment. It delves into pressing legal issues, from national security and data privacy to international trade and First Amendment rights. The prospect of a TikTok ban and its subsequent reinstatement raises critical legal questions that could shape the future of tech regulation in …
How International Trade Laws Affect Tech Regulation
The regulation of technology companies has become a focal point of international trade law. With technology driving global commerce and innovation, governments are grappling with how to regulate tech giants while maintaining fair trade practices. The intersection of international trade laws and tech regulation raises critical questions about sovereignty, market access, data privacy, and national security. This article explores how …
Navigating AI Regulations in 2025: A Basic Legal Guide
New Changes to State Laws Effective in 2025
What Is a Homestead Exemption?
The homestead exemption is a provision in law designed to protect an individual’s principal residence from creditors following the declaration of bankruptcy or the homeowner’s death. The amount of equity the exemption can cover depends on several factors, including whether the homeowner is current on their mortgage, the type of homestead exemption available to them, and the amount of equity …
Is Bitcoin Mining Legal?
The digital asset industry in the United States has grown into a trillion-dollar market. Legislators have now realized that crypto isn’t going anywhere any time soon, and some form of regulatory oversight is required to protect investors from unscrupulous practices. In March 2022, President Biden issued an executive order. He directed relevant federal agencies to consolidate their efforts and come …
Cryptocurrency and Taxes – What You Need to Know
2021 was a great year for cryptocurrency. It saw many first-time investors buying in, most of whom began investing in the last nine months or so. The market recorded several all-time highs and lows throughout the year, resulting in massive profits and losses in equal measure for many investors. If you’re part of this new crop of investors who got …
Can I Sue Coinbase for Inadequate Protection?
In November 2021, Coinbase, one of the world’s most popular digital currency exchanges, was slapped with a class action suit filed in the California Northern District Court. The plaintiff, Adam Alfia, alleged that Coinbase failed to protect customer accounts against data breaches and took unreasonable steps such as freezing customer accounts for extended durations to mitigate the cyberattacks. Adam Alfia …
What to Do if You Are a Victim of a Crypto Scam or Fraud
It’s no secret that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several others are a highly sought-after commodity in the digital world of online trading. Many smart investors have made massive profits, with many others becoming millionaires overnight. Unfortunately, there is a dark side to it all that people hardly ever talk about – Crypto fraud. That’s right. The prospect of overnight …
Legal Challenges With Starting a Crypto Business
Whether you’re looking to create a new blockchain technology or invest in it, starting a crypto business can be both lucrative and exciting. Like any new technology, navigating the murky regulatory and legal waters is a major concern for anyone looking to dive into the world of digital currencies and assets. This article takes an in-depth look at the three …