Smart Contracts

Businesses are increasingly recognizing the core commercial promise of smart contracts: the ability to transact complex, self-enforcing agreements nearly instantaneously. Read this practice note to understand the components, execution, and enforceability of smart contracts and learn about current case law, statutes, and legislation addressing smart contracts.

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