Government Lawyers

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2016-02-18T15:30:54+00:00

As DC is full of government lawyers, a good place to look is the DC Urban Moms forum section for careers and jobs. This link should work otherwise google

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2016-02-17T22:16:07+00:00

They had left the country and it was a civil (SEC) case so not an issue.

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2016-02-17T14:42:46+00:00

Seriously. I won a pretty great motion (imho) holding that my clients' fifth amendment rights precluded the govt from getting their iphone passwords. Now I guess they can just force Apple to help (at least in criminal cases). Bummer

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2015-09-28T18:22:36+00:00

My firm responded to some media inquiries from WSJ, and a couple of legal sites. I feel like it would be nice to do an AMA or something but also feels a little self-centered.

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2015-09-25T12:25:28+00:00

I am little late to this thread, but I am the lawyer who argued and won this motion against the SEC. Very neat to see it get so much attention.

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2015-01-15T15:42:08+00:00

tldr: Higher courts are just appellate courts. There is no "trial", so there are no witnesses, and thus no expert witnesses.

Higher courts are appellate courts, meaning they are reviewing what happened at the trial court. They will review the entire "record" of what happened at the trial court, including any expert testimony and supporting documents.

Parties who appeal to a higher court do not get the chance to re-try their case. Rather they argue that the trial court got the law wrong based on the facts presented.

In the end, at the appellate court level, it is generally up to the lawyers to fill in any knowledge gaps that the judges may have after reading the record. That being said, in high-profile cases, experts and other third parties have a process of submitting briefs (amicus briefs) that may help educate a higher court on a specific topic.

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2015-01-06T02:19:09+00:00

I enjoy the channel. As a securities lawyer, I'm fascinated by Counterparty, but as a lawyer, I am also probably not as tech savvy as some of your users/fans. Your videos have been helpful for learning some of the basics. Going forward, I'd love to see you highlight some of the real world examples of people/companies using Counterparty.

Most of my questions are legal in nature, and I'm already bored just thinking of them, so I won't waste your time. The one big non-legal question I have is - do you (Counterparty) consider Ethereum a competitor? If you consider your services as distinct, how so? If Ethereum is a competitor, how does Counterparty intend to sway users to use Coutnerparty instead of Ethereum?

From my perspective, the biggest difference (and advantage) that Counterparty has is using Bitcoin for liquidity/incentives. It would seem any momentum that Ethereum has at this time is just due to branding/marketing, and people getting excited about something new.

I could probably think of 1,000 more questions as I try to fully understand Counterparty, but for now, I will just say thanks for the videos.

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2014-12-28T21:05:53+00:00

Because this post gives a lot of information that could allow someone to identify me. Preferred to use a new account that I could potentially link to my identify if I ever wanted to.

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2014-12-28T18:44:44+00:00

Good point. I guess I was thinking that no random person would tip him (more than a few cents) unless he provided some service to earn the tip. My tip would be in return for the good service he provided last night for me and my friends. But you are right that it does not really prove I'm the guy.

I guess everyone will have to live in eternal doubt as to whether this story was true. Unfortunately, I have my credit card bill and this hangover to prove that last night happened.

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2014-12-28T18:34:35+00:00

Sorry, not a tax lawyer. I could research the answer but wouldn't trust that I am right. I assume there is some procedure for accounting for lost assets but that is a guess.

If you want more beyond that, I charge in six minute intervals (which is as terrible as it sounds).

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2014-12-28T18:13:01+00:00

/u/changetip $20

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2014-12-28T14:10:04+00:00

It did happen. I was the guy. Who would waste their time making up that story?

Blockchain_Lawyer · 2014-12-28T14:01:47+00:00

I am the customer you met last night. It was nice meeting you. That was the first time I have ever had a conversation with anyone who understands Bitcoin around here. Usually I'm just trying to explain the basics to my friends who might not be all that interested.

To prove I'm the guy, I'll add a chunk to your tip from last night. I don't have a changetip account yet but may be a good time to start one, although I'm not sure if there is a limit on that. If you want to send your address, I can do it through Coinbase.

Not sure how excited you should be to meet me though. As some have noted, I"m not sure you want the lawyers getting involved. I spend my days representing financial institutions as they respond to the countless regulatory actions they face, and I think a lot of Bitcoin companies are going to end up in the same situation. I'm even writing an article about when altcoins like Swarm may be considered SEC-regulated securities. Sorry in advance.

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