BigLaw Stands To Gain From New US Policy In Cuba
By Carolina Bolado December 18, 2014 President Barack Obama’s announcement Wednesday that the U.S. would ease travel and trade restrictions with Cuba for the first time since 1961 […]
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Western Union BitLicense Response is Pro-Bitcoin, Legal Experts Say
For many in the bitcoin industry, Western Union is the epitome of everything that’s wrong with traditional finance – one might say it’s the Blockbuster Video of a financial world that is on the verge of a Netflix solution.
Same Surgical Procedure Exception under 21 CFR 1271.15(b): FDA Raises More Questions Than it Answers Regarding the Scope of the Exception
November 12th, 2014 The FDA has released a new draft guidance document for industry entitled “Same Surgical Procedure Exception under 21 CFR 1271.15(b): Questions and Answers Regarding the Scope of […]
Money Laundering in the News: Los Angeles Fashion District Raid Puts Trade-Based Money Laundering and Black Market Peso Exchange in Spotlight
November 11th, 2014 On September 10, 2014, federal and local law enforcement officials raided the Los Angeles Fashion District in an effort to combat alleged money laundering for Mexican drug […]
FinCEN Rules Bitcoin Payment Processors, Exchanges are Money Transmitters
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released new guidance for custodial bitcoin exchanges and payment processors, ruling that such companies may be considered money services businesses under US law.
Florida Litigation Update: Appeals Court Clarifies Procedure to Execute Against Alcoholic Beverage License
October 21st, 2014 On September 23, 2014, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in VMI Entertainment, LLC v. Westwood Plaza, LLC, et. al. clarifying the procedure to execute […]
Tax Litigation Update: Ninth Circuit Decision Provides Significant Support for Taxpayers Seeking to Discharge Tax Debt in Bankruptcy
October 20th, 2014 On September 15, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a landmark decision strongly favoring debtors seeking to discharge tax debt in […]
Bitcoin Update: Recent Decision May Provide Roadmap for Calculating Damages Associated with Bitcoin Related Litigation
October 8th, 2014 On September 18, 2014, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued its order granting summary judgment in favor of the United States […]
Third Circuit decision highlights power of “good faith exception” to the exclusionary rule
October 8th, 2014 We previously discussed the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in United States v. Katzin, wherein the Court found that a warrant is required […]
Jury Is Still Out On Scope Of Arbitration Clauses
By Allan A. Joseph September 5, 2014 Our country rose from the discontent of oppressive power. It is within our genetic makeup to be vested with fundamental rights […]
