AI & Blockchain Technology Lawyer in Chicago
Artificial intelligence and blockchain technology are transforming industries — and creating new legal challenges. At Liberum Law, our technology attorneys in Chicago advise businesses on the legal implications of AI deployment, blockchain implementation, smart contracts, and digital asset management.
Our AI legal services include AI governance framework development, AI risk assessment and bias auditing compliance, AI-related intellectual property protection, AI vendor and procurement contract review, AI-generated content ownership and liability analysis, compliance with emerging AI regulations (EU AI Act, state-level AI laws), and AI ethics policies for responsible deployment.
Our blockchain and digital asset legal services include smart contract legal review and risk analysis, tokenization and digital asset structuring, DAO governance and legal entity structuring, blockchain technology licensing, regulatory compliance for digital asset platforms, and NFT and digital collectible legal frameworks.
As technology law continues to evolve rapidly, businesses need legal counsel that understands both the technology and the regulatory landscape. Our attorneys combine deep technical understanding with legal expertise to help you innovate responsibly.
Contact our AI and blockchain attorneys at Liberum Law for a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the legal issues with AI?
Training data IP (using copyrighted content), output IP (who owns AI-generated content), bias and discrimination liability, privacy (personal data in training/inference), defamation and hallucinations, regulatory compliance (EU AI Act, state laws), employment use, and disclosure requirements. Evolving fast — we monitor changes.
Can AI-generated content be copyrighted?
U.S. Copyright Office: works generated solely by AI without sufficient human creative input cannot be copyrighted. Works combining AI tools and substantial human authorship can be copyrighted as to the human-authored portions. Documentation of the creative process matters. Ongoing litigation may further refine these rules.
Is cryptocurrency legal in the U.S.?
Generally yes, but heavily regulated. Tokens may be securities (SEC), commodities (CFTC), money transmission (FinCEN), or sales-taxable property (state). Different activities trigger different rules. We advise crypto businesses on regulatory compliance, token issuances, and licensing.
Do I need to register my crypto token offering?
Likely yes if it's a security under the Howey test (most token offerings are). Options: register with SEC (expensive), use exemptions (Reg D, Reg S, Reg A+), or structure as a non-security utility token (difficult under SEC views). We evaluate token structure at engagement.
What is the EU AI Act?
Comprehensive AI regulation in force 2024–2026. Categorizes AI systems by risk (prohibited, high-risk, limited, minimal) with specific obligations for each. Significantly affects U.S. companies serving EU users or selling AI products in EU markets. Compliance preparations should begin now for high-risk AI use cases.
