Every disaster – and at this point I think we can number the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-202X among them – produces “winners”, people and companies who benefit.
Just over 10 years ago I was living in Japan when a devastating
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A Lawyer’s Perspective: What is an NFT?

Harris Bricken attorneys Jonathan Bench and Fred Rocafort sat down to discuss Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the legal issues common to their creation and transfer. A transcription of this talk can be found below.
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are digital assets, defined…
U.S. Estate Planning and Law for International Families
Thanks to globalization, many of us have family all over the world. If you live outside the U.S., but have relatives in the U.S., you may someday find that you have been named a beneficiary of a will governed by…
Internet Dangers to Your Business
Across practices, we are seeing the internet turn into an enemy for businesses dealing with federal law enforcement. Companies of all stripes need to be aware of the dangers of the Internet, and in particular what is being said about…
Federal Legislation Gets the Attention, but State Laws Matter Also
If you’re not American, U.S. politics can be confusing. And believe us, even if you are American, they’re confusing.
The United States has been mired in a partisan struggle for several decades (some would say, for the past 245 years),…
Web3 Trademarks: Be Basic
With the rapid growth of the Web3 economy shaking up things across legal fields, it is not surprising that the registration of Web3 trademarks is raising novel issues. Web3 businesses should, of course, keep these issues on their radar when…
Harris Bricken Welcomes Jack Scrantom to Its Immigration Practice
Harris Bricken welcomes immigration lawyer, Jack Scrantom to its immigration practice, which provides immigration strategy and planning for businesses, investors, individuals, and families.
Jack advises clients on a wide range of matters at the intersection of business and immigration,…
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: Legal Issues in Structuring DAOs

Harris Bricken attorneys Jonathan Bench and Robert Lamb sat down again to discuss Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and the legal issues in structuring them across borders. Check out the last conversation HERE. A transcription of this talk can be…
Trademarking Foreign Words: Be Careful
For some brands, trademarking foreign words or phrases might hit just the right note in terms of image. The word “bakery” might make consumers in Seattle think of their local Safeway, while boulangerie evokes flaky, buttery croissants in Paris. Yet…
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation, Arbitration, and Appraisal
Over the years, “Alternative Dispute Resolution” (ADR) has become more and more prevelant in both contract drafting as well as litigation. Far from being an “alternative,” most disputes at some point will involve some degree of ADR, whether required by…