#89 Law Times #89

  Digital Inheritance Rights for Crypto Wallets and Cloud-Based IP When my dad passed, I found stacks of paperwork about his pension, mortgage, and even his vinyl collection cataloged in a notebook. But his crypto wallet? Nada. It got me thinking—what happens to all this digital stuff when we die? Turns out, it’s messier than most people realize. 📌 Table of Contents Why Digital Inheritance Now Matters More Than Ever The Legal Dilemma of Inheriting Crypto Wallets Ownership of Cloud-Based IP Legal Frameworks: What Helps, What Hurts Steps to Take Today for Peace of Mind Case Studies of Digital Estate Fiascos Final Thoughts: Future-Proofing Your Legacy Why Digital Inheritance Now Matters More Than Ever Most estate lawyers never imagined they’d be drafting legal clauses for private keys and online avatars. But today, digital assets—from crypto and cloud IP to game skins—are part of our real-world value. According to Pew Research, more than 60%...

  Virtual Reality Tort Law: Precedents in Simulated Injuries I still remember the first time I put on a VR headset. The world felt real—too real. And that’s exactly where the legal questions begin. Virtual reality (VR) has come a long way from its early days as a gaming novelty. Today, VR platforms are used in therapy, training, remote collaboration, and even courtroom reconstructions. But with increased immersion comes an emerging legal dilemma: what happens when someone is “injured” in a virtual environment? Can you sue someone for emotional or physical consequences resulting from a simulated event? Welcome to the bizarre but increasingly real world of virtual reality tort law. 📌 Table of Contents 1. Are Simulated Injuries “Real” Injuries? 2. Legal Precedents: Where Courts Have Stood 3. Who’s Liable: User, Developer, or Platform? 4. Intent vs Negligence in VR Torts 5. Future-Proofing Legal Design for Virtual Spaces 6. Frequently Asked Questions ...

  How to Build a Role-Based Prompt Permissioning System for LLMs As large language models (LLMs) are integrated into enterprise workflows, controlling who can ask what—and see which results—becomes a legal and technical necessity. From internal chatbots to AI contract analyzers, not every user should have the same level of access or prompt flexibility. This is where role-based prompt permissioning (RBPP) comes in: a structured system to manage user roles, define prompt scopes, and log AI interactions in regulated environments. 📌 Table of Contents (Click to Navigate) Why Prompt Permissioning Matters Core Components of a RBPP System Implementation Architecture Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Layers Why Prompt Permissioning Matters Allowing unregulated prompt input can expose organizations to legal, reputational, and operational risks such as: Prompt injection attacks that bypass model constraints Accidental disclosure of PII, trade secrets, or leg...

  U.S. Tariff Law Implications for 3D-Printed Imports As 3D printing evolves from prototyping to mass production, it’s transforming global supply chains—especially in aerospace, medical, and consumer goods. But importing 3D-printed products into the U.S. triggers complex tariff questions: Are they treated like conventional goods? What if only the design file crosses the border? This post explores how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) apply to 3D-printed imports—and how to stay compliant. 📌 Table of Contents 1. HTS Classification of 3D-Printed Goods 2. Determining Country of Origin: Materials or IP? 3. Section 301 and Special Duties for China-Origin Inputs 4. When the File Crosses Borders—Not the Product 5. Compliance Tips for Importers Using Additive Manufacturing 📦 HTS Classification of 3D-Printed Goods CBP classifies 3D-printed goods based on their final form and use—not the production method. Th...

  Licensing Agreements for AI-Created Music in Streaming Platforms AI-generated music is no longer a novelty—it’s a growing sector of the digital music industry. Streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music now host AI-composed tracks, raising significant legal questions around copyright, licensing, and royalties. This post explores how licensing agreements are evolving to accommodate synthetic music, who holds the rights, and how revenue is shared. 📌 Table of Contents What Is AI-Generated Music? Why Licensing Is Complex for AI Music Who Owns the Copyright? How Streaming Platforms Handle Licensing Emerging Legal Frameworks and Tools 🎼 What Is AI-Generated Music? AI-generated music is created using machine learning algorithms trained on large datasets of existing compositions. These models, such as Google’s MusicLM, OpenAI’s Jukebox, or AIVA, can compose melodies, harmonies, and lyrics autonomously or with human input. The res...