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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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Judge Reverses Course Ruling Blockvest ICO - It Is a Security

A California Federal Judge Recently Ruled that Blockvest ICO Qualifies as a Security A California federal judge had a change of heart regarding whether Blockvest’s initial coin offering (ICO) qualifies as a security. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel of the Southern District of California had previously rejected the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) request for an injunction. […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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How the Partial Federal Government Shutdown Is Impacting NY and NJ Businesses

What Does the Partial Federal Government Shutdown Mean for New York and New Jersey Businesses? The partial federal government shutdown, which began on December 22, 2018, shows no signs of ending as members of Congress and President Donald Trump have failed to reach a budget agreement. Around the country, “closed” signs have been posted at […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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Court Rules Vs SEC to Find ICO Not a Security

A Federal Court Recently Ruled that Digital Assets Sold In An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) did not Meet The Definition of “Security” A federal court recently ruled that digital assets sold in an initial coin offering (ICO) did not meet the definition of “security.” It is the first court decision against the Securities and Exchange […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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FIRRMA Changes to the CFIUS Regime Begin to take Effect

Seeking to curtail the uncompensated taking of American intellectual property and business secrets, the U.S. Treasury has begun the process of implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA). The law, which President Donald Trump signed this summer, significantly changes the procedures used to conduct national security reviews of foreign investments in the United States.

Author: Dan Brecher

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Applying UCC Article 8 to Virtual Currency

The growth of virtual currency continues to be held back by the lack of uniform regulations. While regulators at the federal and state level are increasing their oversight over Bitcoin and Ether blockchain-based currencies, there are still very few clear rules for businesses to follow. Given the lack of clear standards, there are significant risks associated with taking and perfecting a security interest in assets that include virtual currency.

Author: Dan Brecher

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Regulation A+ Remains a Work in Progress

To allow a larger number of companies to undertake securities offerings in reliance on the revamped Regulation A, additional changes are forthcoming. Under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Act), which President Donald Trump signed into law on May 24, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must again revise Regulation A+, this time to allow public companies to use it to offer securities.

Author: Dan Brecher

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