Fisher Phillips Launches Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Taskforce

Fisher Phillips, one of the country’s preeminent labor and employment law firms representing employers, announces the launch of its Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Taskforce, a dedicated team of attorneys who assist clients with the many labor and employment issues arising from cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.

As the first national workplace law firm to dedicate a taskforce solely to these issues, the team encompasses attorneys from a variety of practice groups – wage and hour law, international law, data security and workplace privacy, corporate compliance, employee benefits and tax, and more – to ensure Fisher Phillips covers client interests from every angle when it comes to digital assets and blockchain capabilities.

The goal of the taskforce is to provide guidance on the business practicalities of utilizing cryptocurrencies in business and employment-related operations, as well as serve as a resource and sounding board to explain, evaluate, and discuss various blockchain technology use cases for businesses. This encompasses the use of smart contracts in various aspects of workplace law, including human resources, data privacy, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and a variety of other employment-specific issues.

“Cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies are radically altering the way many companies do business, with the pace of change increasing exponentially by the day,” said Phillip Bauknight, Chair of Fisher Phillips’ Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Taskforce. “While these revolutionary and disruptive technologies are being adopted at a rapid pace, a key area where these technologies have been overlooked is how they can impact the workplace. Fisher Phillips’ Taskforce is uniquely positioned to help employers by providing advice and resources as they begin to integrate cutting-edge strategies to their day-to-day operations. We are excited to serve employers as a trusted partner in successfully navigating this largely uncharted frontier.”

In addition to helping clients navigate the day-to-date impact and use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies in the workplace, the team offers interactive Introduction to Blockchain/Cryptocurrency trainings for both management and C-Suite members. The team is also familiar with the nuances of permissioned vs. permissionless blockchains and can help employers evaluate which type of blockchain may make the most sense for their operations.

For more information about Fisher Phillips’ Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Taskforce visit https://www.fisherphillips.com/services/emerging-issues/cryptocurrency-and-blockchain.