Follow the ‘TECH and the LAW’ podcast to hear bi-weekly audio blogs or discussions on the interplay between all things Tech and the Law, including AI, crypto and data privacy. Your host, Kevin Stenner, is a former litigation lawyer turned legal counsel for start-ups and tech companies.
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Episode #17: How I Studied for and Passed the California Bar Exam
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This is how I, a practicing lawyer in Canada, with a full-time job and a family, studied for, and passed, the February 2024 California bar exam.Since I posted that I passed the California Bar Exam, I have had a lot of people asking how I did it and what resources I used. These are valid questions as I was shocked by the size and scope of the bar pr…
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Episode #16: Are Decentralized Exchanges Actually the Answer?
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With the recent collapse of FTX and other centralized crypto exchanges, I keep hearing calls that crypto needs to go back to being decentralized. I understand the argument and agree with it to a certain point. However, if we want crypto to reach mass adoption, it needs to be accessible and usable by the populous. This populous likes the ease of cen…
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Episode #15: John deVadoss, Neo Blockchain - WEB3 in our Everyday Lives
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Listen as John deVadoss, Head of Development at Neo Blockchain and former Managing Director at Microsoft, and I discuss where we see Web3, Blockchain and NFTs impacting everyday life in the short-term. John is a fascinating and insightful guest who brings a unique perspective to Web3 and who will have you challenging your beliefs on the technology.…
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Episode #14: What Regulations Will Rise From The Ashes of FTX?
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With the recent collapse of FTX and the ensuing fallout, the calls for crypto regulation are as loud as ever. In an attempt to quell these calls, there will certainly be some reaction from officials in the US. Although additional crypto regulation and clarity has been discussed by the US government for some time, this current fiasco will likely res…
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Episode #13: What Are DAOs And How To Structure Them — Some Legal Considerations
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Ready to learn about DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) - here is your chance. In this audio blog we also discuss what DAOs are and some legal issues to consider when setting up a DAO. Find a copy of the blog Here. Please like, comment and share and let us know what you would like us to cover. A link to all of 'WEB3, Crypto and the Law's…
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Episode #12: Pump and Dump and Now What? Your Legal Options
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Caught in a Cryptocurrency Rug Pull or Pump and Dump? In this audio blog we discuss your legal options if you are caught in these situations during your digital asset investing journey. Find a copy of the blog Here. Please like, comment and share and let us know what you would like us to cover. A link to all of 'WEB3, Crypto and the Law's' podcasts…
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Episode #11: The Foreshadowing of Digital Asset Regulation - The White House’s First Comprehensive Framework For The Regulation of Digital Assets
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In this audio blog we discuss the seven findings in the White House’s framework for digital asset regulation and what they mean. Find a copy of the blog Here and the blog on the Executive Order Here. The White House's Framework can be found Here. Please like, comment and share and let us know what you would like us to cover. A link to all of 'WEB3,…
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Episode #10: Moving Your Company To The Metaverse? Here Are Some Lesser Known Considerations.
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In this audio blog we discuss three things to consider if you are thinking of moving your company to the metaverse. Find a copy of the blog Here. Please like, comment and share and let us know what you would like us to cover. A link to all of 'WEB3, Crypto and the Law's' podcasts and blogs can be found Here. Follow Kevin on LinkedIn Here, Twitter H…
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Episode #9: Ready to Receive your Salary in Crypto? Some Things to Consider
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In this audio blog we discuss three key things to consider if you are thinking of compensating your employees in cryptocurrency or if you are an employee thinking of receiving compensation in cryptocurrency. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog Here Please like, comment…
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Episode #8: Clarity in the Digital Asset Space is One Step Closer after Biden’s Executive Order
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In this audio blog we discuss President Biden's Executive Order. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog Here Please like, comment and share and let us know what you would like us to cover. A link to all of 'WEB3, Crypto and the Law's' podcasts and blogs can be found Here.…
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Episode #7: Ripple Ordered to Disclose Legal Opinions in Fight with the SEC
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In this audio blog we discuss Ripple being ordered to disclose two legal opinions from 2012 in its legal action with the SEC over XRP. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog Here Find a copy of our cited content Here Interested in our other blog on the SEC vs Ripple/XRP c…
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Episode #6: When Code is Not Law - The Law Of Code Vs The Common Law
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In this audio blog we review a recent Ontario decision which raises the principle of 'code is law' and discusses its interplay with our traditional common law. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog Here Interested in our blog where we discuss the latest developments in t…
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Episode #5: An Important Win for Ripple (XRP) in its Battle with the SEC
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In this audio blog we discuss the latest developments in the SEC's legal action against Ripple Labs over its cryptoasset - XRP. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog Here Interested in our blog where we discuss the issue of sexual assault in the metaverse and if our curr…
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Episode #4: Can Your Avatar be a Clone of Your Favorite Celebrity
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In this audio blog we discuss the issue of Appropriation of Personality in the metaverse and if your avatar be a clone of your favorite celebrity. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog Here Interested in our blog where we discuss the issue of sexual assault in the metave…
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Episode #3: Sexual Assault in the Metaverse - Are Our Laws up to the Test?
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In this audio blog we discuss the issue of sexual assault in the metaverse and if our current laws are up to the test. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog here: https://medium.com/@kevinstenner/assault-in-the-metaverse-are-our-laws-up-to-the-test-56d12337ccaf Please li…
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Episode #2: Can Smart Contracts and Decentralized Legal Systems Revolution the Construction Contract?
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In this audio blog we discuss how smart contracts and a decentralized dispute resolution system can revolutionize the world of contracts. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog here: https://medium.com/@kevinstenner/can-smart-contracts-and-decentralized-legal-systems-revo…
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Episode #1: CAUGHT IN A CRYPTOCURRENY RUG PULL? YOUR LEGAL OPTIONS
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In this audio blog we discuss what to look out for when investing in a crypto project and what to do if you are caught in a rug pull. The views expressed are the opinions of the presenter and are not financial or legal advice. Find a copy of the blog here: https://medium.com/@kevinstenner/caught-in-a-cryptocurreny-rug-pull-your-legal-options-fe20e0…
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