Christopher Hopkins Discusses “Bitcoin Litigation” at Atlanta Bitcoin Consumer Fair

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Thanks to the Atlanta Bitcoin Consumer Fair for inviting me to speak about Bitcoin Litigation this Saturday.

We discussed five pending bitcoin-related lawsuits including suits involving (1) mining hardware sellers, (2) mining companies, (3) exchanges, and (4) a suit over ownership of coins.

More importantly, we discussed ways to avoid litigation AND what documents your company needs and considerations for selecting the right lawyer.

This presentation is geared towards digital currency companies, investors, and entrepreneurs but consumers/users can likewise consider these issues before buying and transacting.

A copy of the Powerpoint can be downloaded here.

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