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Daily Business Review

Shakeups at Miami Law Firms: Ver Ploeg, Genovese Joblove Lose Five Attorneys

Three lawyers are launching a new Miami boutique, and two will open the Fort Lauderdale office of a Washington-based firm.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

SEC Takes Action Against Aegis Capital, 2 Compliance Officers

Compliance officers are in the SEC's crosshairs again — this time from Aegis Capital.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Second Circuit Court Declines to Enforce Arbitration Clause

In Anderson v. Credit One Bank, Case No. 16-2496 (2d Cir., March 7), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed decisions of both the District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of New York in addressing the enforceability of arbitration clauses in bankruptcy proceedings.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawyers Win $3.1M Verdict Against New York Investors

Attorneys Gregory S. Weiss and Alan B. Rose, of Mrachek Fitzgerald Rose Konopka Thomas & Weiss, also defeated a counterclaim by New York-based investment group, Reliance Agency Network LLC.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Tax Consequences of Cryptocurrency Transactions and Correcting Historical Noncompliance

Promises from the government to impose civil penalties and pursue criminal sanctions are not veiled threats.
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Estate and Tax Planning Use of Trusts for Qualified Plan Assets

The goal is to enable the trustee to defer income taxes on the benefits while coordinating the requirements of the client, the trustee, the plan administrator and the IRS.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Patentability of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology

Decentralized data structure management technology (DDSM), such as blockchain and distributed ledger technology, is grabbing ever-increasing attention as a result of its potential to revolutionize the way we conduct business, run our governments and go about daily life.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'To Arbitrate or Not To Arbitrate?' That Is the Question

Try as you might, some of your business deals invariably turn sour. No one likes to think about future disputes when you are entering into a deal, but it is worthwhile to take some time to think about how disputes will be resolved before a dispute arises.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Recent SEC, CFTC Comments Ease Crytocurrency Fears, Boost Confidence

To say the last month in the crypto world has been nothing short of a wild ride would be an understatement. With approximately $475 billion exiting the market in a blink of an eye, many new to the market are likely getting their first taste of reality in the crypto space.
6 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Investor Lawsuit Against Venture Capital Firm Over Control of Medical Device Company Clears Hurdle

New Enterprise Associates Inc. cannot escape a shareholder lawsuit accusing the venture capital giant of exploiting its control of a medical device company in order to secure other deals for its own benefit, the Delaware Court of Chancery has ruled.
4 minute read

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