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.
November 12th, 2014 The FDA has released a new draft guidance document for industry entitled “Same Surgical Procedure Exception under 21 CFR 1271.15(b): Questions and Answers Regarding the Scope of […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 1st, 2014 On August 11, 2014, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (“CFBP”) issued a consumer advisory warning customers of the potential risks associated with virtual currencies. A copy of […]
