Writings by Dan Brecher

Dan Brecher's experience ranges from general counsel of New York Stock Exchange and NASD/FINRA member brokerage firms to representation of companies in hundreds of public and private securities offerings and advising institutional and high net worth investors.

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What Businesses Need to Know About the Risks and Rewards of Biometric Age Verification

Fake IDs may soon be a relic of the past, with businesses increasingly adopting digital age verification tools… Fake IDs may soon be a relic of the past, with businesses increasingly adopting digital age verification tools. While using technology may be more accurate, it also raises serious privacy and data security concerns. States like New […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 31, 2023

FTC Stepping Up Scrutiny of Online Endorsements and Business Reviews - Are You Prepared?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials — better known as the “Endorsement Guides.” The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials — better known as the “Endorsement Guides.” The FTC also proposed a new rule that would give the FTC […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 28, 2023

Be Careful With Your Emojis When Conducting Business Dealings

Be Careful With Your Emojis When Conducting Business Dealings Business communications have become increasingly informal in recent years. While we are not here to debate whether using emojis is appropriate when conducting business dealings, we will warn you that emojis can have unintended legal consequences. A Canadian farmer recently learned this lesson the hard […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 18, 2023

Contracts

How to Deal With a Disloyal Business Partner

Did your partner draw out all of the money from your company’s bank account, or conduct a side business with your company’s customers or equipment? Did your partner take control of your intellectual property? A disloyal business partner can wreak havoc on your business, but there are ways to minimize the fallout or avert any […]

Author: Dan Brecher

June 27, 2023

Can a Joint Venture Help Your Business Overcome Economic Uncertainty?

A joint venture is one way businesses innovate, enter new markets and grow with less risk during these times of uncertainty… Given the unstable economic landscape, venture capital funding for many businesses has dried up, and, when available, has become more costly. That is one reason why businesses have laid off workers or avoided new […]

Author: Dan Brecher

June 8, 2023

Joint Venture

Traps Management Should Avoid in a Down-Round Financing

The recent economic downturn is forcing smaller emerging companies in need of capital to make some difficult decisions. For companies having trouble finding new backers or convincing existing investors to inject additional capital, down-round financings can be the best available strategic solution. However, given the myriad of legal issues that can arise, management must take […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 1, 2023

Elon Musk’s Twitter Acquisition Shines Light on Going Private Transactions

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently made headlines when he acquired social media giant Twitter Inc. for approximately $44 billion... Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently made headlines when he acquired social media giant Twitter Inc. for approximately $44 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company. Twitter first became a publicly-traded company in November 2013 […]

Author: Dan Brecher

April 28, 2022

The SPAC Market Changes due to the SEC’s Rule Proposal

The SEC is willing to put what it perceives to be a needed damper on the recent explosion of SPAC offerings that reversed what had been a long-term trend away from IPO’s and new company listings on the American exchanges... The SEC is willing to put what it perceives to be a needed damper on […]

Author: Dan Brecher

April 26, 2022

SPACS

What Is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization?

What if you could run a business without people? That’s one of the central ideas behind decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)… What if you could run a business without people? That’s one of the central ideas behind decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). DAOs are internet-based entities that are governed by a community organized around a specific set […]

Author: Dan Brecher

April 21, 2022

Lack of Signatures Can Doom Contract Enforceability

If your contract isn’t fully executed by all parties, you should be prepared to provide other evidence that any non-signatories still intended to be bound... If your contract isn’t fully executed by all parties, you should be prepared to provide other evidence that any non-signatories still intended to be bound. In a recent decision, a […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 14, 2022

Contracts

Should SPACs Be Considered Investment Companies?

The rising popularity of special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) garnered the attention of both investors and regulators last year... The rising popularity of special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) garnered the attention of both investors and regulators last year. As we begin the New Year, an emerging question is how SPACs should be regulated, with some making the […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 1, 2022

Will the SEC Adopt New SPAC Regulations in 2022?

One of the biggest questions facing special acquisition companies (SPACs) is whether the SEC will adopt new rules... As we enter 2022, one of the biggest questions facing special acquisition companies (SPACs) is whether the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will adopt new rules. Like most governmental regulatory agencies, the answer is that its procedural […]

Author: Dan Brecher

January 28, 2022

SPACS

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