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When Blockchains Crash, Who Can You Sue?

February 10, 2019 / 0 Comments

Delaware corporate law is rich in rules arising from issues of trust and the application of fiduciary duties. Usually the rules relate to whether the directors of a corporate board have breached their fiduciary duty of care or loyalty to the company or shareholders. While this framework affords directors considerable leeway to manage the affairs…

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How Maersk’s Bad Business Model Is Breaking Its Blockchain

October 30, 2018 / 0 Comments

Maersk—the largest shipping container company in the world—took the bold step of forming a blockchain-enabled platform called TradeLens to transform the shipping industry. However, up until now, only a single shipper has signed on to use the platform, and it’s my view that few others will join. Although the concept is a natural fit for…

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Delaware is the ideal forum for blockchain dispute resolution

Delaware is the ideal forum for blockchain dispute resolution

January 5, 2018 / 0 Comments

  Delaware is internationally renowned for its corporate governance regime, which draws from its enabling business statutes and large body of case law, reinforced by its efficient and professional courts. In addition, the State of Delaware is leading efforts to foster a blockchain technology ecosystem through the Delaware Blockchain Initiative which includes at its core…

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