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February 27th, 2023
Dapper Labs Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Other Centralized NFT Projects, Experts Say
Blockchain Technology Co-Chair Jeremy S. Goldman is quoted in the article, “Dapper Labs Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Other Centralized NFT Projects, Experts Say” published by CoinDesk. The article discusses the recent ruling that denied NFT company, Dapper Labs’ motion to dismiss their class-action lawsuit. The plaintiff claims that Dapper Labs’ NBA-branded Top Shot Moments NFTs are securities and should therefore have been registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before being sold. Jeremy is quoted saying, “Folks minting NFTs on public blockchains and using open marketplaces can breathe a little easier. The vast majority of NFT projects don’t share those key facts that troubled the court.”
Jeremey notes that Dapper Labs’ strategy in creating a “walled garden” within its platform heavily contributed to the ruling and provided future guidance on how to create NFT platforms and products. He says, “As with most blockchain ventures, the more centralized the NFT offering, the greater the risk that the offering will be deemed a security. My hope is that the Dapper Labs decision helps educate courts, lawmakers and regulators on the fundamental distinction between private and public blockchains; between centralized platforms and decentralized protocols.
In conclusion Jeremey says, the ruling is a significant step in providing regulatory clarity for all NFT projects spanning the space, whether public or private. He adds, “Right or wrong, the decision provides some of the best legal guidance I’ve seen – basically a road map – on how to structure NFT projects in a way that minimizes securities risks.”
Read the full article here.
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https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2025/12/12/ftc-weighs-petition-to-revive-click-to-cancel-rule/
Law.com quoted Holly Melton was quoted in a Law.com in an article discussing the Federal Trade Commission's consideration of a petition to revive the "Click to Cancel" rule. Ms. Melton analyzed the FTC's potential next steps following the rule's invalidation by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. She noted that when Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion in September to settle allegations of deceptive Prime subscription practices, the settlement document included language indicating that any future rulemaking on subscription cancellations would supersede the agreement's provisions. Mr. Melton emphasized that this language "reads like a deliberate placeholder—future-proofing the settlement for the reappearance of click to cancel," suggesting the commission anticipates reviving the rule in some form. She advised that businesses should maintain compliance with the rule's underlying principles, stating that "for advertisers and subscription-based businesses, the path forward is clear: provide transparent disclosures, obtain affirmative consent, and make cancellation as effortless as sign-up." Read the full article on the “Click to Cancel” rule here. ( Behind paywall).
December 18 2025
Challenges in Opt-Out Design and Children’s Privacy Highlighted by Sling TV’s Settlement With California AG
Cybersecurity Law Report quoted Daniel Goldberg regarding California AG Rob Bonta's $530,000 settlement with Sling TV for CCPA violations related to opt-out processes and children's privacy protections. Read more.
December 1 2025
Game Companies Must be Flexible to Comply with Changing Laws
Emma Smizer was recently featured as a panelist at GamesBeat Next 2025 and quoted in a GamesBeat article discussing global regulatory compliance and its impact on the gaming industry. Read more.
November 25 2025
