Navigating the Legal Frontier of the Metaverse: A New Research Handbook

The Research Handbook on the Metaverse and Law, edited by Larry A. DiMatteo and Michel Cannarsa, delves into the evolving intersection of law and technology. As immersive platforms like the metaverse become integral to industries, commerce, and entertainment, this handbook explores how existing legal frameworks must adapt. Covering intellectual property, NFTs, blockchain, data privacy, and even criminal law, global experts analyze the challenges and opportunities of regulating virtual worlds. Key chapters address issues like avatar rights, consumer protection, and the regulation of decentralized assets.

This book is a must-read for legal professionals, scholars, and anyone engaged with emerging technologies and their legal ramifications. As the metaverse continues to grow, the book offers a roadmap for understanding how law must evolve to protect rights and regulate new digital landscapes.

Target Audience:
Legal scholars, Law students, Technology law professionals, Intellectual property lawyers, Corporate legal departments, Web 3.0 developers, AI researchers, Data privacy specialists, Consumer rights advocates, Digital asset managers