Learn the latest on Mastering Bitcoin, Blockchain, & Digital Currency Law with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

The huge growth in Bitcoin & digital currencies in states across the nation and globally has led to a significant need for attorneys proficient in the cutting-edge use of related legal and regulatory issues. The laws vary greatly and have been in flux with the proliferation of Fortune 500 companies, governments, and start-ups seeking to take advantage of this growing use of currency. The faculty for this seminar features several leading authorities on the subject. This comprehensive program on virtual currency law will introduce you to the most relevant issues and practical solutions, including Blockchain, distributed ledger, the growth of cryptocurrencies, role of digital currencies in financial transactions, "Smart Contracts," compliance & avoidance strategies, and virtual currency transmissions. The faculty will also cover the changes and progress on the latest legal developments and future regulations. Registration includes online access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the program.

Agenda:

Mastering Bitcoin, Blockchain, & Digital Currency Law CLE:

a. An Overview of Bitcoin & Virtual Currencies

b. Most Critical Challenges involving Digital Currencies

c. Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Legal Issues

d. Profiting from the Growth of Cryptocurrencies

e. Digital Currencies in Financial Transactions

f. Issues faced by Fortune 500 Companies, Governments, and Start-ups

g. SEC Regulations involving Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings

h. "Smart Contracts"

i. Compliance & Avoidance Strategies

j. Anti-Money Laundering Regulations & Comptroller of the Currency Issues

k. Case Law Update

l. U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Lab Program

Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Jennifer L. Sutton practices at Sullivan & Cromwell, where she focuses on financial institution regulation and supervision. Ms. Sutton's particular emphasis is on regulatory enforcement matters and internal and external investigations. She frequently advises in the areas of Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance and consumer compliance. She has represented numerous domestic and foreign financial institutions in public and non-public enforcement matters, including several high-profile public matters involving multiple regulatory agencies and law enforcement authorities. Ms. Sutton has also represented several financial institutions in sensitive internal and external investigations and reviews and advised on a wide variety of bank supervisory issues and concerns. Prior to joining Sullivan and Cromwell, Ms. Sutton spent nearly 15 years in Federal government service. She served in the Legal Division at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, D.C. As a senior counsel in the division’s enforcement group, Ms. Sutton was responsible for several complex and precedent-setting enforcement investigations and actions. She also represented the Federal Reserve in enforcement-related litigation and in inquiries and investigations conducted by Congress and the Office of the Inspector General. She was also in the bank regulation and policy group, focusing on anti money laundering, Islamic finance, the entry of foreign banks into the United States and information sharing with foreign supervisors. Ms. Sutton began her career at the United State Supreme Court, in the Office of the Clerk and Counselor to the Chief Justice of the nation's highest court.

2. Samuel G. Kramer is a Partner at Baker & McKenzie, where his practice focuses on multi-jurisdictional outsourcing, complex technology licensing, commercial contracting, and supply chain agreements and integration. He is frequently involved in outsourcing transactions and large scale IT services projects. Mr. Kramer also focuses on emerging technology services, including mobile virtual network operator transactions. He is the North American coordinator of the Firm’s MVNO practice. Mr. Kramer is recognized in Chambers Global in the field of outsourcing, and in Chambers USA in the fields of Technology Law and Business Process Outsourcing. He also is recognized in The Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in technology outsourcing. Mr. Kramer has previously been selected as one of the top 40 attorneys in his state under the age of 40. Mr. Kramer is an adjunct faculty member at the John Marshall Law School, where he has taught Cyberspace Law in the Information Technology LLM Program. He is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. He has spoken and written widely on bitcoin & cryptocurrency regulation.

3. Stephen D. Palley is a Partner at Anderson Kill, where he serves as the Co-Chair of the Blockchain & Virtual Currency Practice Group. A seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Palley also has significant hands-on software development and design experience. He leads a Bitcoin team of cross-disciplinary lawyers providing counsel to Blockchain entrepreneurs and investors in areas including litigation, trial practice, insurance coverage, tax, intellectual property, corporate/transactional and employment law. Mr. Palley has written and been quoted widely on legal issues arising from the use of Blockchain technology, with appearances in both print and television media. In two decades of litigation experience, he has handled a wide variety of commercial & environmental disputes in state and federal courts across the United States, including obtaining an eight-figure verdict from a federal jury. He has also represented owners, general contractors, construction managers and others in insurance transactions concerning tens of billions of dollars' worth of construction projects throughout the United States. In the area of software design and development, Mr. Palley has worked with clients to develop a wide range of compliance driven software platforms, including direct response advertising and dispute resolution software, as well as advising clients developing platforms with blockchain functionality. He has recently been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America as well as The Legal 500.

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Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

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Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

Arkansas Supreme Court - Office of Prof. Programs for 1.5 CLE credits

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

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District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

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