Title: Handbook of blockchain law : a guide to understanding and resolving the legal challenges of the blockchain technology /
Authors: Artzt, Matthias, 1968-; Richter, Thomas, 1966-
Year: 2020
Subjects: Blockchains (Databases) Law and legislation; Blockchains (Databases) Law and legislation
Abstract: Handbook of Blockchain Law' provides an overview of the key features and functionalities of blockchain technology in a legal context in a remarkably descriptive way. Blockchain has become attractive to companies and governments as it promises to solve the age-old problem of mutability in transactions - that is, it makes falsification and recalculation impossible once a transaction has been committed to the technology. The systematic and comprehensive approach set forth in this indispensable book, including coverage of existing relevant law in various jurisdictions with a particular focus on European law and US law and practical guidance on how to tackle legal issues raised by the use of blockchain, ensures a one-stop-shop reference book for anyone considering blockchain-based solutions or rendering advice for them.
Contents: Understanding blockchain / Jake van der Laan -- Blockchain and information security / Dave Hirsch -- Blockchain regulation / Thomas Richter -- Blockchain and smart contracts / Philip Trillmich, Matthias Goetz & Chris Ewing -- Blockchain and data privacy / Matthias Artzt, Lothar Determann & William Long -- Capital markets / Michael Juenemann -- Blockchain and intellectual property / Andreas Holzwarth-Rochford -- Blockchain and antitrust / Jay Modrall.