LAW 466 - Law and Business in the MetaVerse

The metaverse, which encompasses a broad spectrum of digital worlds and associated enabling technologies, has engendered a myriad of new legal challenges and considerations in areas of intellectual property, business law, privacy, government compliance and litigation. These issues have caused lawmakers to grapple with how to regulate and otherwise govern virtual life and business activities in digital environments.

In this course, we will explore the metaverse from its technical origin to its current presentation in the marketplace. We will examine the legal implications of various business models within the metaverse which involves its cybereconomy. Students will be introduced to current research, case law, articles and other materials that shape legal thought in connection with the metaverse. Ultimately, students will become acquainted with the evolving body of law relating to the metaverse and other digital technologies.