Oct 04, 2022 Advertising in the metaverse By Bristows LLP Whilst the metaverse may still be in its infancy, and although there isn’t yet widespread agreement on what the metaverse actually is or...
Nov 07, 2022 The metaverse and the law – an article series By Bristows LLP Over the past seven weeks or so, we have released fourteen articles which discuss a variety of real-world legal issues and how they might...
Sep 21, 2022 Welcome to the metaverse: part two By Bristows LLP In our second article (you can find the first article, which covers definitions for a digital world, here) we will explore initial...
Oct 27, 2022 Data protection in the metaverse By Bristows LLP The metaverse offers a wealth of potential avenues for data collection and exploitation by platform providers. However, the scope and use...
Oct 18, 2022 Jurisdiction and torts in the metaverse By Bristows LLP If somebody attends a pop concert in the metaverse from their home in the UK, where the metaverse is hosted on a South Korean server, the...
Oct 25, 2022 Online harms and safety in the metaverse By Bristows LLP If someone steals your brand-new Bentley parked on the street, you would call the police to report a theft. But, what happens when...
Oct 20, 2022 Reputation in the metaverse By Bristows LLP Whether our current defamation laws can stretch to answer the various questions that may arise in the context of the metaverse will only...
Oct 06, 2022 Copyright in the metaverse By Bristows LLP Copyright aims to encourage, protect and reward creativity. Advocates of the metaverse claim it too provides a unique opportunity for...
Oct 11, 2022 Taxation in the metaverse By Bristows LLP Regardless of how they are generated, it is clear that revenues from metaverse transactions will be substantial. Recent research suggests...
Oct 13, 2022 Competition/ antitrust in the metaverse By Bristows LLP It is worth starting by pointing out the obvious – competition laws will apply to companies operating in the metaverse in the same way...
Sep 20, 2022 Welcome to the metaverse: part one By Bristows LLP This is the first in a series of articles in which we’re going to take a deep-dive into the metaverse. The goal of the series is not only...
Nov 08, 2022 Financial regulation in the metaverse By Bristows LLP While the metaverse is seen by some as the ungovernable Wild West when it comes to regulation, efforts are currently underway to ensure...