Publications

How to Remove a Copycat App from the App Store or Google Play

Robert Lynch

July 16, 2026

Explains how common SaaS features can make you a GDPR controller without you noticing

Ilya Korneev

July 1, 2026

This article is about how single trigger and double trigger acceleration work in ESOPs and how these provisions can affect employees, founders, and future exit transactions.

Alexandra Tokareva

June 26, 2026

This article explains how a right of first refusal works in venture deals and what founders should check before agreeing to it. It also highlights the key points founders should review to avoid unnecessary limits on future secondary sales.

Alexandra Tokareva

June 25, 2026

DeFi yield aggregators face securities, investment company, and money-transmission risk in the U.S. This guide maps the key regulatory frameworks, breaks down the design variables that drive classification outcomes, and sets out practical go-to-market structures for founders and investors.

Filipp Petkevitch

June 17, 2026

Apple has rewritten its spam rules. For the first time, Guideline 4.3(b) now expressly says apps that passed review can be removed later for going stale or failing to attract users.

Robert Lynch

June 12, 2026

This comprehensive guide explores legal aspects of entering the US market from the founders’ perspective: from the corporate entity form and opening a bank account to immigration and personal tax considerations of founders.

Polina Karachentseva

May 22, 2026

This article walks through how to structure a co-founder separation properly, from the first conversation to the final signed documents.

Polina Karachentseva

May 4, 2026

This article breaks down how acquihires are structured in practice, what founders get paid, and what to watch out for before signing.

Polina Karachentseva

April 30, 2026

This case study examines what happened to Drift Protocol and Kelp DAO in April 2026, what legal theories are available to affected users, and what both exploits reveal about the gap between "decentralized" branding and operational reality.

Filipp Petkevitch

April 27, 2026

Forward purchase agreements promise pre-IPO exposure to investors and liquidity to shareholders — but only if the company allows it, the seller delivers, and the structure holds up to SEC scrutiny. This is a practical guide to the contract that powers many pre-IPO secondary deals.

Filipp Petkevitch

April 21, 2026

The first SEC/CFTC joint interpretation classifies crypto into five categories, clarifying their security status. This guide analyzes the new taxonomy and regulatory stances on staking, airdrops, and mining for market participants.

Filipp Petkevitch

April 14, 2026

Analysis of two decisions issued March 16, 2026, in Musi Inc. v. Apple Inc. (N.D. Cal.): a motion to dismiss granted with prejudice, and a Rule 11 sanctions order against plaintiff’s counsel.

Evgeny Krasnov

March 18, 2026

A practical guide for fund managers and their investors.

Roman Buzko

March 2, 2026

An analysis of Dana Soft Pty Ltd v. Meta Platforms, Inc., in which the Northern District of California denied Meta’s motion to dismiss.

Robert Lynch

November 24, 2025

A pro se developer alleged Voodoo copied his mobile game. The Eastern District of Virginia let trademark and tortious-interference claims proceed, but dismissed copyright counts and all claims against Goldman Sachs.

Robert Lynch

November 10, 2025

An updated analysis of Roblox Corp. v. PlayerAuctions, Inc. following the May 2025 order denying Roblox’s preliminary injunction.

Robert Lynch

November 10, 2025

Google and Epic proposed a settlement extending developer payment rights globally, introducing a Registered App Store system, and capping Play Store fees through 2032, pending court approval in December 2025.

Evgeny Krasnov

November 10, 2025

A concise, practical playbook for tokenizing real-world assets. It maps U.S./EU rules, compares onshore vs. offshore structures, breaks down asset-specific models, and features a step-by-step compliance checklist.

Filipp Petkevitch

September 22, 2025

A practical overview of nominative fair use in U.S. trademark law, explaining how courts apply the doctrine and what businesses should know when referencing another company’s trademark.

Robert Lynch

September 14, 2025

This guide breaks down the most common types of disputes developers face, including those with competitors over intellectual property and those with the platforms themselves over alleged policy or sanctions violations.

Robert Lynch

April 9, 2025

The U.S. authorities may seek to forfeit your crypto assets. Yes, even if you committed no crime. In this article, we explore U.S. civil forfeiture law in its application to crypto assets.

Evgeny Krasnov

March 3, 2025

A comprehensive overview of existing and potential legislation in New York, California, Florida, and at the federal level aimed at regulating the dissemination of deepfake pornography.

Evgeny Krasnov

March 3, 2025

This guide covers legal regulation of market making, challenges posed by decentralized automated market makers (AMMs), and practical steps to mitigate legal risks and preserve market integrity.

Roman Buzko

February 13, 2025

In this case study, we detail how we were able to return our client’s mobile application to Google Play after it was deleted based on Meta’s complaint.

Evgeny Krasnov

February 7, 2025

Let’s dive into the basics of VC fund economics, from how they work to who gets paid and why, covering the key aspects without overwhelming details.

Kseniia Kochneva

December 18, 2024

Google and Apple's IP enforcement policies in their app stores are a means to exercise control over developers, leading to lawsuits claiming unfair app removals and lack of due process.

Roman Buzko

November 4, 2024

In this article, we take a look at select disputes in crypto mining and provide the key takeaways.

Evgeny Krasnov

May 22, 2024

Understanding the stages of a pig butchering scam helps identify and prevent them, and mitigate consequences. Here we summarize common fact patterns reported by victims who sought our assistance.

Robert Lynch

February 13, 2024

The following case studies illustrate potential legal challenges for growing companies and our solutions.

Evgeny Krasnov

December 20, 2023

The U.S. government aims to increase its oversight of “space objects operations,” proposing new regulation for their certification.

Alexander Usynin

November 15, 2023

In this article, we will explore the significance of triggering events within the context of SAFEs.

Olga Verchenko

October 29, 2023

This article offers a concise but detailed look into both traditional and emerging fund structures, specifically focusing on Venture Capital (VC), Hedge Funds, and Private Equity (PE) funds.

Filipp Petkevitch

October 28, 2023

As the tech industry resorts to dramatic cost-cutting and many projects fail, investors are left wondering: do companies that raised money through SAFEs or SAFTs have any obligations at all?

Evgeny Krasnov

May 18, 2023

An explanation of the mechanics and shortcomings of the most popular instrument for investing in startups, plus our solution.

Evgeny Krasnov

September 18, 2022

If you don’t have the time to read the entire article, at least remember this: the number of issued shares may not exceed the number of authorized shares.

Evgeny Krasnov

September 18, 2022

CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary… If all these words make you worry about future hires, or confuse you in any other way, this article will serve as a helpful reference to remember who is who.

Evgeny Krasnov

September 14, 2022

We describe how blockchain domains work and how brand owners and blockchain domain name owners can protect their rights.

Vasily Agateev

September 7, 2022

Let’s look into the key terms of Simple Agreements for Future Tokens and highlight the main points for negotiations.

Roman Buzko

June 16, 2022

Our popular guide on all things legal for crypto and web3 startups. From selecting a jurisdiction and setting up a DAO to the protection of IP and managing the team.

Roman Buzko

May 22, 2022

This article focuses on the main trends in structuring venture funds, including Rolling Funds, Cell-Funds, and RIAs.

Roman Buzko

April 15, 2022

NFTs, DAOs, and now meta … metaverses? Let’s see what it’s about and why lawyers (among others) will soon be studying the laws of imaginary worlds.

Roman Buzko

April 13, 2022

The guide covers 10 fundamental tax concepts relevant to digital nomads. It will be helpful to online creators, crypto traders, internet entrepreneurs, and anyone with a location-independent mindset.

Roman Buzko

March 7, 2022

The SEC, in its first-ever action against crypto lending platforms, charged BlockFi Lending LLC (BlockFi) with failing to register the offers and sales of its retail crypto lending product.

Roman Buzko

February 17, 2022

If you’ve decided to expand your business to the U.S. market but have yet to fundraise or get everything working properly, this article may offer a possible solution to some of your issues.

Evgeny Krasnov

December 10, 2021

In this guide, we will briefly examine the key differences between a limited liability company (LLC) and a C-corporation (C-corp) and provide recommendations that will help you choose the most suitable legal entity for your needs.

Evgeny Krasnov

September 17, 2021

This article looks at various existing and yet-to-launch crypto lending protocols and what could be next for credit on blockchain.

Roman Buzko

May 7, 2021

You will probably hardly find much case law on space disputes in the public domain. Nevertheless, sometimes case files become available to the public. Today we will discuss five such notable space disputes.

Roman Buzko

December 25, 2020

Explaining the new legislation Russia has signed into law that impacts the cryptocurrency sector.

Roman Buzko

August 3, 2020

Six areas where we expect regulators will be very active this decade, including space, genetics, and climate change.

Roman Buzko

January 22, 2020

The O-1 visa is the top employment visa, reserved for individuals of “extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.”

Evgeny Krasnov

May 31, 2019