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.

Client Alert

Library

Scarinci Hollenbeck remains committed not only to providing top-tier legal services but also to regularly providing information and resources to our client base and internet following. Client Alerts provided by our attorneys supply businesses, municipalities, and more with the latest and relevant legal updates that may impact them and how they might be able to proceed.

217-228 of 298

Is It a Good Time to Start a Business?

Starting a new business always comes with some degree of risk, but what about launching a venture on the heels of a recession? According to most experts, 2014 is a good time to start a business. Although the economy is still struggling, that can be a benefit for start-ups. For one, it costs less. Goods […]

Author: Dan Brecher

November 6, 2014

Ebola Catching Attention of Business and Legal Community

While widespread Ebola threats in the business and legal community may never materialize, the virus is having a real impact on the commodities market. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Ebola has caused significant trading delays and disruptions in West Africa. While the region imports much of its food, it also exports valuable commodities […]

Author: Dan Brecher

October 23, 2014

Does the Accredited Investor Definition Need a Makeover?

The definition of “accredited investor” may be headed for some significant changes. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee is the latest group to call for an overhaul. This blogger likes the recommendation described below that restricts investors individually from risking too high a percentage of their personal assets in private placements. Such […]

Author: Dan Brecher

October 17, 2014

The Key to a Successful Start-Up? Practice Makes Perfect

While it may seem that some entrepreneurs are destined to succeed, a new study confirms that hard work and experience play a key role. In fact, researchers found that the most successful entrepreneurs had done it all before. As detailed by Inc.com, the study used business records to examine the successes and failures of 2.8 […]

Author: Dan Brecher

October 16, 2014

Is Your Business Keeping You Up at Night? The Underappreciated Importance of Sleep

Some of the world’s greatest minds, from Leonardo DaVinci to Winston Churchill, took daily naps. Today, the luxury is almost exclusively reserved for those under the age of five. In fact, most of us are lucky if we get eight hours of sleep at night. For business owners, sleep is particularly important, yet often elusive. […]

Author: Dan Brecher

October 10, 2014

What Can Start-ups Learn from Google? Five Key Tips

Google Inc. recently celebrated an important anniversary. It has been ten years since the search giant’s initial public offering (IPO). Since then, Google’s stock price has increased an astounding 1,293 percent, and its services and products have grown to include maps, mobile software, operating systems, and a variety of other online tools. The car that […]

Author: Dan Brecher

September 30, 2014

Business Dispute Resolution Tips: Don't Threaten to Bring Criminal Charges!

If it appears that your business partner (or employee, or customer, or supplier or neighbor) wrongfully took money or other property from you, when you seek return of the money or property, be extremely cautious about threatening to file a criminal complaint. If it appears that your business partner (or employee, or customer, or supplier or […]

Author: Dan Brecher

September 4, 2014

Do a CEO’s Marital Woes Belong in the Boardroom?

In today’s fast-paced digital news environment, very little is off limits, and stories can spread like wildfire. The Donald Sterling saga is just one recent example. While interest in the actions of a company’s chief executive officer (CEO) was once confined to the boardroom, their personal lives are increasingly under scrutiny. From alleged illicit relationships […]

Author: Dan Brecher

August 22, 2014

Mums the Word: The Power of Silence in Contract Negotiation

When negotiating a key business contract, sometimes what you don’t say can be just as powerful as what you do. In fact, silence is one of the simplest yet most frequently overlooked contract negotiation strategies. In today’s fast-paced world, we are not accustomed to silence. Too much quietness makes us uncomfortable, particularly when in the […]

Author: Dan Brecher

August 20, 2014

Family Owned Business And What To Do About Succession

We have seen a number of instances where some of the children of business owners are involved in the running of the family business, while other children have either chosen to work elsewhere or were not given the opportunity to participate in the family owned business. A family owned business, such as the now famous […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 29, 2014

Will Uber Win the Battle of the Taxi or Succumb to Business Regulation?

Uber records approximately one million ride requests each week and is now valued at an estimated $18.2 billion. Despite its surging popularity with riders, the company continues to face strong resistance from regulators and traditional taxis over its novel business model, which uses a cell phone application to connect drivers using their personal vehicles with […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 23, 2014

Uber

SEC’s Social Media Guidance Recognizes Required Disclosures Often Exceed 140 Characters

Businesses are increasingly using social media to interact with current and potential clients. However, some industries must tread carefully to avoid running afoul of existing regulations, which often do not reflect the new technology. Thankfully, some regulators appear to be recognizing the growing importance of social media and are revising their policies accordingly. The Securities […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 18, 2014

Securities and Finance

First
Previous
1
More
17
18
19(current)
20
21
More
25
Next
Last

Sign up to get the latest from our attorneys!

Explore What Matters Most to You.

Consider subscribing to our Firm Insights mailing list by clicking the button below so you can keep up to date with the firm`s latest articles covering various legal topics.

Stay informed and inspired with the latest updates, insights, and events from Scarinci Hollenbeck. Our resource library provides valuable content across a range of categories to keep you connected and ahead of the curve.