Kelman Law, a firm focused on digital asset commerce, dropped its latest 'This Week in Crypto Law' segment on May 30. The episode, written by attorneys Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman, breaks down recent legal developments that are reshaping how crypto businesses operate. The weekly segment has become a go-to for lawyers and compliance teams trying to keep pace with a fast-moving regulatory environment.
What the Episode Covered
The May 30 installment homes in on enforcement actions and policy changes that hit the industry over the past week. Forehand and Handelsman walk through the reasoning behind each move and what it means for exchanges, custodians, and token issuers. The segment doesn't shy away from the messy parts — court rulings, agency guidance, and the occasional dead-end proposal.
Because the firm specializes in digital asset law, the analysis leans practical. The authors highlight where regulators are drawing new lines and where old rules still apply, even if they don't fit neatly.
The Lawyers Behind the Mic
Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman are both attorneys at Kelman Law. Their backgrounds mix traditional securities law with crypto-native experience, which gives the segment a grounded tone. They're not talking theory; they're talking about filings, deadlines, and the kind of language that shows up in consent orders.
The firm launched the segment earlier this year to fill a gap — most crypto commentary focuses on price or tech, not the legal plumbing. Forehand and Handelsman write and record the episodes themselves, pulling from cases their colleagues are handling and from public records.
Why the Timing Matters
Digital asset regulation is in a weird place right now. Some agencies are leaning in with new frameworks; others are still using enforcement to set precedent. The May 30 episode lands as several states push their own licensing bills and federal agencies debate jurisdiction over stablecoins and staking products.
Kelman Law's take matters because the firm works with companies that are on the receiving end of these rules. The segment doesn't predict what will happen — it lays out what already did and how to respond. That's a rare commodity in crypto media.
The firm plans to keep the weekly cadence through the summer. No word yet on who will author the next episode, but Forehand and Handelsman are expected to rotate with other Kelman attorneys. The next installment will likely arrive within days, covering whatever the SEC, CFTC, or state regulators threw at the industry in the first week of June.
