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 expansion 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:

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

f. "Smart Contracts"

g. Case Law Update

h. Compliance & Avoidance Strategies

i. Virtual Currency Transmissions

j. Role of Digital Currencies in Financial Transactions

Recorded Question & Answer Session with the Experts

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Elijah Alper is an assistant general counsel at Capital One, where he serves as bank’s legal expert on digital currency blockchain. Mr. Alper also focuses on bank regulatory and fintech issues and advises on many of bank’s innovative technology projects. Previously, Mr. Alper was a counsel at WilmerHale in Washington, D.C., where he helped lead the firm’s blockchain and digital currency practice. There, he advised both established financial institutions and startups on the intersection between digital currency and licensing, money transmission, and anti-money laundering matters. Mr. Alper and is a frequent speaker and writer on each of these issues. Mr. Alper was a software engineer at Microsoft prior to law school, and he began his legal as a law clerk to a U.S. Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School.

2. James A. Cox is Partner at Jones Day, where he combines more than two decades of legal experience with a background in computer science. Mr. Cox has successfully advised clients on their most challenging and difficult matters in litigation and arbitration, including complex technology-related disputes, international disputes, class actions, and disputes involving corporate acquisitions. He applies that experience to the innovative fields of cryptocurrency and blockchain, advising clients on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other virtual currencies, as well as on broader applications of blockchain technology. Mr. Cox has represented clients in dozens of matters in state and federal courts around the country involving claims based on fraud, conspiracy, breach of contract, RICO, antitrust, and other theories. He also has significant experience with international legal disputes and has represented clients in matters pending before the ICC and other leading international arbitral institutions. Mr. Cox was trained in computer science at Harvard University, prior to earning his law degree at The University of Texas. He began hos career as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals.

3. Bryan C. Skarlatos is a Partner at Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP, where he specializes in representing clients in sensitive matters, many of which involve negotiations with government agencies. He is a highly sought-after lecturer and author on Bitcoin & Blockchain taxation issues, and has been quoted for tax matters in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Bloomberg, Reuters, Financial Times, Tax Analysts-Tax Notes, and Bloomberg BNA Daily Tax Report. Mr. Skarlatos is experienced in all types of civil and criminal tax controversies, white collar criminal and regulatory investigations, complex litigation, tax whistleblower claims and voluntary disclosures. He also provides clients with advice on a broad range of tax, estate, and business planning issues. Mr. Skarlatos has been recognized by SuperLawyers as one of the Top 100 lawyers in his state and he is listed in Best Lawyers in America where he was named Tax Litigator of the Year for his state. He also is ranked in Band One of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Skarlatos is a graduate of New York University School of Law, where he serves as an Adj. Professor of Law teaching a course on Tax Penalties and Prosecutions. He is also a Fellow in the American College of Tax Counsel where he serves of the Board of Regents.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, judges, paralegals, and legal professionals.

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CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this convenient, on-demand seminar & podcast for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending, available, & approved jurisdictions:

Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar 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

Connecticut for 1.5 CLE Credits

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

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credits

Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE Credits

Kentucky Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)***

Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oklahoma Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE Credits

Puerto Rico for 1.5 CLE credits (Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico)

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)***

Tennessee Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

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Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

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* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required.

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