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SEC Proposes Amendments to the Accredited Investor Definition
Published on 2011-01-27 20:18:54
On July 21, 2010, Congress passed the Dodd – Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”). At that time, I discussed a key provision in the Dodd-Frank Act that increased the threshold for an investor to be considered an “Accredited Investor.” Specifically, the Dodd-Frank Act modified one component of the definition of an “accredited investor” as it relates to high net worth individuals. Prior to the enactment of the Act, an investor with a net worth i
Guidelines For Sponsoring Promotional Contests or Sweepstakes
Published on 2010-12-17 22:46:35
Earlier this year, two of my clients launched promotional contests to raise brand awareness: one in technology, one in entertainment. My technology client sought to increase memberships/subscribers, while my music/entertainment client wanted to generate “buzz” for their latest project. These promotions fall under the jurisdiction of a variety of federal agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice – to name a few. In ad
The Perils of the “Handshake” Deal: Howard Entertainment v. Lisa Kudrow
Published on 2010-11-22 22:44:27
While it's hard for me to believe that there are still oral agreements sealed with a handshake in this day and age, they do still exist. Of course, if both parties fully understand their deal and neither party ever breaches or terminates the contract, there may not be any cause for concern. However, the odds of such a perfect situation are rare – even when both parties are benefitting from the contract and making money. Howard Entertainment's lawsuit against Lisa Kudrow serves as case in point
