# NewOrder Monthly Report 2
#project-catalyst #monthly-report
[Previous Report](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ic6AT6MFgDIdYKPNTh6njmv_JapFhQEm6QAVzcbD3ns/edit)
**Date Written**: 20th December 2022
**Dates Covered**: November 16th 2022 - December 15th 2022
## Background
The work in this proposal is outsourced to the team of attorneys at Tevetoglu Legal. They work with the guidance of littlefish Foundation to investigate these subjects:
1 - Legal status of LFF Action NFTs
2 - Legal status of earning through Project Catalyst
3 - Legal frameworks for Decentralized Organizations
4 - Legal framework for tokens and coins
5 - Legal status of smart contracts
6 - Legal status of real world-asset backed tokens and coins
7 - Legal status of the data stored in blockchains
8 - Crowdfunding through ICO-ITO and Crypto Assets
9 - Taxation of crypto assets
10 - AML/KYC Regulations
11 - Legal meaning and status of whitepapers
12 - Intersection of Intellectual Property and BlockChain
13 - Metaverse and Law
![[NewOrder - Modules#Key Milestones and expected deliveries:]]
## Progress this month
### Module 1: Legal Research
Read about this module here: [[NewOrder - Modules#**Module 1: Legal Research**]]
The team concluded the research of the first problem area this month: **2 - Legal status of earning through Project Catalyst**
You can find that document [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mt8JVmvDaBhPeE04fW4k8l5GiuegQb4W/edit#heading=h.ci2uqeho9a48). The document will soon be put on the Vault as well.
### Module 2: Consultation and Educational Workshops
Read about this module here: [[NewOrder - Modules#**Module 2: Consultation and Educational Workshops**]]
The legal team joined us at one of our weekly calls to enlighten our community and take our questions regarding the legal status of our earnings from Project Catalyst.
See the workshop on our Youtube Channel [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi-tLcKecik&t=1s)
## Discussion
We're a bit behind on schedule with this work, but no worries. We'll be picking up speed in the next year with our legal team to deliver high quality content in the coming months.