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Haystack in a Hurricane - The Legal Risks of Depicting Real People in NFTs

Haystack in a Hurricane - The Legal Risks of Depicting Real People in NFTs

The Crypto Conversation

February 24, 20221h 4m

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Show Notes

Matthew Savare, a partner at the law firm Lowenstein Sandler, joins Andy to explore the important legal issues surrounding the use of someone's likeness in an NFT.

Why you should listen:

The state of the law regarding name, image, and likeness issues ("NIL" or right of publicity) was once described as a "haystack in a hurricane." For creators, developers, and brands seeking to incorporate any of these elements into their NFTs, the current state of affairs is even more chaotic and confusing. Matt joins Andy to explore the important legal issues surrounding the use of someone's likeness in an NFT.

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