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October 11th, 2022
NFTs and Intellectual Property: What Do You Actually Own?
Blockchain Technology Co-Chair Jeremy S. Goldman is quoted in the article, “NFTs and Intellectual Property: What Do You Actually Own?” published by CoinDesk. The article discusses how non-fungible token holders are looking for new ways to monetize their digital collectibles and how creators of those NFTs are seeking ways to define what collectors can and can’t do with their original artwork. Jeremy is quoted saying, “Copyright is always an ‘opt-in’ structure, meaning that NFT artists can choose whether to specify what buyers of their artwork can do.” While some NFT creators don’t explicitly outline an intellectual property license, Jeremy says, “Not specifying an IP license operates as a personal license by default.” Explaining that if an NFT project doesn't specify its IP license, it is safest for a buyer to assume that they do not own the intellectual property rights and that their use of the NFT is restricted to personal only. He adds, “For a lot of the one-of-one projects, artists are not super thrilled about letting people just go out and make use of their artwork.”
Jeremy concludes by saying, “There’s ‘a lot of mythology,’ surrounding NFT IP licenses, and there is often a misunderstanding buried within the terms of the agreement – or a lack thereof. Unless [artists] say something out loud or put something in writing, no one gets any rights until they say otherwise.”
Read the full article here.
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In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System
The New York Times quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in its coverage of the May 1, 2025 National Law Day of Action, in which approximately 1,500 people in Manhattan protested the U.S. president’s threats against judges, lawyers and the rule of law. Legal groups organized attorneys across the country to show their opposition to the Trump administration’s defiance of court orders, targeting of law firms, and wrongful deportations. The lawyers reaffirmed their promise to uphold the rule of law and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Foley Square protest organizers requested that attorneys dress in suits—as if going to court and carry pocket Constitutions. “‘We want people to see that we treat this issue with utmost respect,’ said Ronald C. Minkoff, a defense lawyer and an organizer. ‘This is like the courtroom to us.’” View Article
May 1 2025
Attys Join Nationwide ‘Day Of Action’ Rallies For Rule Of Law
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the thousands of attorneys who rallied across the country on May 1, National Law Day, to publicly oppose the Trump administration’s attack on the rule of law. The article stated, “New York County Lawyers Association vice president and noted legal ethics expert Ron Minkoff of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC, said the rallies came together fairly organically as bar associations across the country began looking at ways to spotlight the Trump administrations actions against judges and lawyers and then realized National Law Day of Action was just a few weeks away.” Mr. Minkoff stated that he doesn’t normally go to demonstrations but these are things that stir him to action. “’When the ability of lawyers to represent their clients is under threat, that is an attack on one of the pillars of the American system, the American experiment,’ he added.” View article. (Behind paywall)
May 1 2025
Jonah Brill and Spouse Emma Brill Featured on Cardozo Law School Podcast
Jonah Brill and his wife Emma Brill are interviewed on their alma mater’s audio publication SPARKS: A Cardozo School of Law Podcast | Cardozo Law. Having met as first-year law students at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, they discuss how their law school affected their personal lives and chosen career paths. They share their class recommendations, “insights into the complexities of tax law,” and “lessons learned along the way.” Listen here.
April 8 2025
