Description
A crypto group sues the IRS, urging the 1st Circuit to revive a document seizure suit. They argue that the lower court's misunderstanding of decentralized banking allowed the government to illegally collect personal information.
Legal Significance
The outcome of this case could establish precedents regarding how much regulatory agencies like the IRS can access private financial information from cryptocurrency exchanges without individual warrants.
Status
Appeal
Case No.
23-1565
Date Filed
July 18, 2023
Plaintiff
James Harper
Defendant
Daniel Werfel
Court
Appellate - 1st Circuit
Plaintiff Counsel
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Defendant Counsel
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