In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Nelson Mullins attorneys Mallory Acheson and Jason Epstein discuss data collection and discovery implications of increasing investment and participation in virtual technologies like the metaverse, including growing litigation involving intellectual property rights, harassment, and assault in the virtual space.
“While the metaverse may be a new concept to many, collection and production of electronically stored information is not,” they said. “Industry standards and processes for collection of video, audio, and message content likely will be adapted for specific collection in the metaverse. Some unique features of the metaverse, however, highlight unique issues in the virtual-reality industry.”
