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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The Meaning of “Corporate Guidance”

Many companies provide “corporate guidance” to investors and other interested parties. Guidance refers to what management expects the company to do in the future. Essentially, it is the practice of predicting business expectations in order for investors to evaluate the company’s earnings potential. You may recall a similar practice referred to as the “whisper number.” […]

Author: Dan Brecher

May 12, 2014

Investors

Jobs Reports – How Meaningful Are They?

The U.S. Labor Department’s release of the monthly jobs report has a significant impact on the market. The report contains key employment data related to all aspects of the job market, including the unemployment rate, and is an indicator of economic health. But with adjustments being made after each monthly report, we are left to […]

Author: Dan Brecher

May 9, 2014

Is Your Favorite Brew Really a “Craft” Beer?

The number of craft breweries in the United States has skyrocketed in recent years. Most recently, the monks of St. Joseph Abbey, located in a small Massachusetts town, made headlines by introducing the first and only certified Trappist ale in the country. It sold out in a matter of days. Here in New Jersey, laws […]

Author: Dan Brecher

April 21, 2014

Customers: Improving Relationships Increases Business

Businesses know that relationships with their clients are important, but in today’s world of social media, it is imperative to be proactive in improving relationships with clients. This means including your customers in everything from strategy to community management. Making customers feel like they are part of a community, while also not feeling like just a […]

Author: Dan Brecher

April 11, 2014

NJ Investors – Take Advantage of the NJ Angel Tax Credit

In an effort to stimulate investments in emerging technology businesses based in New Jersey, a tax benefit program has been established allowing credits against corporation business or gross income taxes. If you have invested in a qualifying emerging technology business in New Jersey in 2012 or after, you may have a beneficial tax credit available […]

Author: Dan Brecher

April 8, 2014

What are the Factors that Affect Commodity Markets?

Numerous factors impact the price range of commodities that are traded in the world market. Due to the massive volume of commodities traded daily, the commodities market is the world’s second largest market, second to the currency market. There are countless factors that impact the price fluctuations in the commodities market, primarily based upon supply […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 31, 2014

EEOC Issues New Guidance on Religious Dress and Grooming in the Workplace

Failing to make a reasonable religious accommodation to your dress and grooming policy can be costly. Just ask United Galaxy Inc., a car dealership in Little Falls, New Jersey. Late last year, the company agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve allegations that it declined to hire a Sikh applicant after he refused to shave his […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 26, 2014

Mums the Word: Firms Agree to Restrict Early Access to Analyst Reports

Several prominent Wall Street firms have reached an agreement with New York regulators to end the practice of cooperating with surveys that provide early access to analysts’ opinions. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman requested the deal as part of his investigation into the early release of analyst sentiment to preferred investors, a practice […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 17, 2014

Are You Ready for Your Close Up? SEC Targeting Unexamined Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) typically examines just eight percent of the 11,000 registered investment advisers it oversees. As a result, many advisers have been able to operate under the radar. That may soon change. The SEC recently announced an initiative to examine registered investment advisers who have never been subjected to review, with […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 10, 2014

Are Two Heads Better Than One? The Risks and Benefits of a Joint Venture

With economic uncertainty still looming, companies are increasingly looking to share the costs of pursuing new opportunities through joint ventures. Just last month, Toyota and BMW announced the formation of a joint venture to develop new products and technology, including a new fuel cell and a joint platform concept for a mid-size sports vehicle. In […]

Author: Dan Brecher

March 3, 2014

Joint Venture

Understanding 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K Reports: What’s the Big Difference for Investors?

Under SEC requirements, publicly traded companies are required to disclose a wealth of information to the public. Knowing how to decipher these filings can help investors make informed decisions regarding whether to buy, sell or hold a company’s securities. As the second in a series, this post provides a brief overview of several key corporate […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 28, 2014

NY Employment Lawsuit: Can a Worker Be Fired for Being “Too Cute?”

A New York employment lawsuit alleging wrongful termination is making legal headlines. The plaintiff, a Manhattan message therapist and yoga instructor, maintains that she was fired because her boss’s spouse found her to be “too cute.” While the case may seem unusual, there is precedent. In fact, the employer in the New York litigation will […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 25, 2014

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