The passage of the GENIUS Act has quietly reshaped the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States. While much of the public attention has centered on debates over tokenization, consumer protection, and innovation, the Act’s real significance lies in how it weaves stablecoins into the fabric of federal financial law. It establishes a […]
For much of the last decade, the blueprint for launching a decentralized project was simple: set up an offshore foundation, assign it ownership of the protocol, and call it “decentralized.” The foundation served as a regulatory fig leaf, projecting legitimacy while keeping developers at arm’s length. That model worked until it didn’t. As the Web3
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Choosing a permanent home for your company is a decision not to be taken lightly. This three-part series explores global hubs for Web3 companies, comparing regulations and tax incentives. Part I focuses on Switzerland and Bermuda, two pioneers in crypto-friendly regulation. Switzerland Switzerland attracts fintech and blockchain companies with its clear regulations, active support network,
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Somewhere along the procedural line, lawyers started treating declaratory judgment actions like purely equitable matters, handled by judges alone. That assumption is wrong. South Carolina law still allows jury trials in declaratory judgment cases when the underlying issue is legal in nature. Rule 57 says so plainly. Rule 57 Says What It Says Rule 57
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Thanksgiving turkeys are already on the horizon, Christmas lights are winking from storage bins, and New Year’s resolutions are… well, still in draft form. But before your team decks the halls (or the office), let’s talk PTO and vacation policies. The good news? South Carolina’s at-will employment rules give you plenty of wiggle room—no law
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Managing multiple litigation matters at once can feel like juggling flaming torches, each one with its own deadlines, filings, and client expectations. For legal project managers, the key to maintaining order amid the chaos is to develop repeatable workflows that bring structure and predictability to even the most complex cases. By systematizing routine processes, you
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The past year has turned “fair use” from a sleepy copyright doctrine into a front-page legal debate. As artificial intelligence models learn to write, paint, compose, and converse, they also raise an uncomfortable question: what does it mean to “use” something creatively when that use happens inside a neural network? The law of fair use
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For years, blockchain was dismissed as a niche tool for crypto traders. Now, governments around the world are leveraging it to reengineer trust in public institutions and in doing so, potentially recast the relationship between the individual and the state. Imagine tapping your digital ID to access healthcare, vote, or verify property ownership, which are
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When most people hear the word “foreclosure,” they picture a homeowner losing their house. But commercial foreclosure is a different animal altogether. The risks go far beyond the loss of a piece of property. For business owners, investors, and guarantors, a commercial foreclosure can ripple through every part of their financial lives. It’s Not Just the
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As a litigator, I’ve seen firsthand how misunderstandings about contracts can lead to costly disputes. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to overlook the fundamentals, but getting back to basics can save you time, money, and headaches. That’s why I’m diving into one of the most foundational elements of business: the contract. Whether you’re
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