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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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What Do Companies Need to Understand About ESG Disclosures?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently issued best practices for companies that seek to disclose information about their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)… The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently issued best practices for companies that seek to disclose information about their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The guidelines are timely given that ESG has become […]

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SEC Poised to Overhaul Advertising Rules for Investment Advisors

The SEC is Proposing Major Changes to the Advertising Rules for Investment Advisors… The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing major changes to how investment advisers can advertise their services. The amendments to the Investment Advisers Act are intended to bring the rules into the modern age. “The advertising and solicitation rules provide important […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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Is It Time to Jump In? SEC Allows All Companies to Test the Waters

The SEC Approved a New Rule that Extends a “Test the Waters” Accommodation to all Issuers In late September, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new rule that extends a “test the waters” accommodation to all issuers. Under the new Securities Act Rule 163B, all issuers will be allowed to gauge market interest […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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How NOT to Create a Contract Via Email

While Negotiating a Contract Via Email May Be Convenient, There Remains the Potential For Mistakenly Creating a Binding Contract A series of emails can be considered the “meeting of the minds” required to form a binding contract. So while negotiating via your smartphone may be convenient, it is imperative to make sure that your intentions […]

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Will Congress Expand Pool of Investors Eligible to Participate in Private Offerings?

A Key Senate Committee is Considering Legislation that Would Expand the Definition of “Accredited Investor”… A key Senate committee is considering legislation that would expand the definition of “accredited investor” and allow businesses to market private offerings to a wider pool of investors. The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act is part of a […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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“Testing the Waters” - The SEC’s New Proposal

The SEC Recently Proposed a New Rule for Testing the Waters Prior to Conducting an IPO… The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed a new rule that would allow all issuers to “test the waters’ prior to conducting an initial public offering (IPO). According to the SEC, the expanded test-the-waters provision would provide all […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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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.

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