The cryptocurrency industry is inseparably linked to a “be your own bank” ethos, and a cryptocurrency wallet is perhaps the most important component. A cryptocurrency wallet can be used as a transfer agent for payment distribution, an escrow for a contract, a redistribution of an…
The concept of putting money in a wallet is something few have difficulty understanding– your hand places a $20 bill into a wallet, and the deed is done. The expectation is that your wallet keeps your money safe. The nitty-gritty of cryptocurrency wallets, on the…
If you’re just starting out in blockchain and cryptocurrency, it’s essential to understand the industry jargon. The terms digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and tokens are often used interchangeably, but they’re materially different in a few ways. If you’re in the legal industry, these small variations can…
Cryptocurrency, or “crypto,” is a digital currency that can be used to purchase goods and services. It is defined by four distinct characteristics; cryptocurrency is: Entirely virtual– there are no physical bitcoins. Trustless– parties must be able to transact without the need or enforcement of…
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that affects over six million Americans aged 65 years and older. As Alzheimer’s (the most common cause of dementia) progresses, it gradually attacks areas of the brain responsible for communication, reasoning, memory and basic daily tasks. As baby boomers…
Divorce is considered the second-most stressful life event a human can experience. The crumbling of a relationship you have put years or decades of your life into, including your financial assets, can be devastating. And now that some of those assets have gone digital for…
On May 28, 2017, three young men were killed while driving more than 100 miles per hour down a road in Lyons, Wisconsin. In the moments leading up to the crash, Jason Davis, 17, had kept his foot on the accelerator pedal as the two…
Lawyers whose clients write negative online reviews have few options to defend themselves, even when the unhappy clients lie. Responding online to a negative review is likely to get a lawyer in trouble with the bar and may even result in suspension from practicing law.…
Video surveillance of the public on our streets, in our places of work, in stores and even from our front doors is becoming ubiquitous, and in the views of some, dangerous. The perceived threat to Constitutionally protected privacy rights are the focus of a growing…
The massive Russian hack of government systems is having an effect on federal courts, where some are worried that steps taken in response may compromise public access to court proceedings, according to the Associated Press. Security experts have been warning that U.S. courts are vulnerable…