Tech Intersect #225: How To Avoid Legal Liabilities As A Web3 Entrepreneur with JoAnn Holmes, Esq.

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Navigating the legal minefield of web3 can be daunting for even the savviest of entrepreneurs. It can feel nearly impossible to keep in compliance with a goalpost that keeps moving as we evolve. Legal expert JoAnn Holmes returns to the podcast to dive into the top 5 legal mistakes entrepreneurs make that can expose them to significant liabilities and cost-effective ways you can start protecting yourself, your IP, and your business. This week, episode 225 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about how to avoid legal liabilities as a web3 entrepreneur!

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JoAnn Holmes, the Founder of Holmes Law, is a seasoned attorney specializing in intellectual property, digital assets and technology law. She helps innovators, brands and creators monetize IP, build Web3 revenue, and manage evolving legal risks.

Topics JoAnn and I cover in this episode include:

• Protecting intellectual property through trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents.
• Staying up to date with regulatory compliance as web3 evolves and continues to vary jurisdictionally.
• Structuring contractual agreements to mitigate legal risks and protect all parties involved.
• Maintaining strong data privacy practices to safeguard sensitive information and comply with regulations.
• Seeking the appropriate legal advice to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.

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Tech Intersect #93: JoAnn Holmes, Esq.-How to (Successfully) Mind Your Business and IP in the Future of Web3

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1. How To Avoid Legal Liabilities As A Web3 Entrepreneur with JoAnn Holmes, Esq. (00:00:00)

2. Entrepreneurs need to balance the product market fit with legal issues to ensure long-term success. (00:08:18)

3. The complexity of regulatory oversight in the US. (00:12:17)

4. Understanding the contractual agreements you enter into. (00:19:36)

5. The role of white papers in disclosing intellectual property and potential regulatory issues. (00:24:59)

6. The decentralization dilemma and the challenges of defining decentralization for regulatory purposes. (00:29:32)

7. Practical tips for legal compliance. (00:37:09)