A private lawsuit alleging the illegal sale of unlicensed securities and securities fraud was recently filed against the promoters of a highly successful initial coin offering, as well as other persons, in a state court in California. This legal action comes shortly after the Securities and Exchange Commission warned that ICOs could involve the offer and sale of securities subject to registration requirements that are not appropriately registered or exempt. Separately, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed and settled charges against a swap dealer, alleging that the firm failed to disclose certain price information in a manner precisely required by regulation prior to swap entry and afterwards. As a result, the following matters are covered in this week’s edition of Bridging the Weeks :Backers of Tezos Initial Coin Offering Named in Prospective Class Action Litigation (includes Background and My View);International Food and … [Read more...] about Bridging the Weeks: October 30 – November 10 and November 13, 2017 (Initial Coin Offerings; Price Disclosure; Wash Sales; Audit Trails)
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Mississippi Gaming Commission Meeting Minutes: November 16, 2017
The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the Jackson office of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Executive Director Allen Godfrey, Chairman Al Hopkins, and Commissioners Jerry Griffith and Tom Gresham were in attendance. The following matters were considered:LICENSINGThe Mississippi Gaming Commission approved the following licenses and permits:Reel Games, Inc. as a Manufacturer and DistributorMidwest Game Supply Company as a Manufacturer and DistributorIGT as a Manufacturer and Distributor and Multi-Site Wide Area Progressive OperatorFINDINGS OF SUITABILITYThe Mississippi Gaming Commission approved findings of suitability for the following persons:Andrea Boroli, Director of majority shareholder of IGT.Gerald M. Mavar, Sr., member of Mavar Properties, LLC, landlord of Grand Casinos of Biloxi, LLC d/b/a Harrah’s Gulf CoastJohn S. Mavar, Sr., member of Mavar Properties, LLC, landlord of Grand Casinos of … [Read more...] about Mississippi Gaming Commission Meeting Minutes: November 16, 2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – November 17, 2017
SummaryThis past week was a plenary week in the European Parliament, during which many significant initiatives were adopted by the Parliament.Last Tuesday, MEPs approved new EU-wide rules for shopping online, in an attempt to protect consumers against fraud and to stop rogue traders in a more efficient manner. Through the revised Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) regulation, national enforcement authorities will gain increased capabilities to detect and stop breaches of consumer protection laws online. The coordination between EU Member States will also be improved.On the same day, MEPs debated the “Paradise Papers”, the latest leak of documents that show how individuals seek to minimise their tax liabilities. In a statement, MEPs called on EU Member States to crack down on tax avoidance.Last Wednesday, after a fierce debate in the plenary, MEPs adopted a resolution wherein they called on the Council to trigger Article 7 of the Treaty on the European Union against … [Read more...] about The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – November 17, 2017
PTO Litigation Report – November 3, 2017
Listed below are all new filings before PTAB of petitions for inter partes review (IPR) and covered business methods review (CBM). Also listed are any newly-posted requests for ex parte reexamination at the USPTO. This listing is current as of 11 AM on Friday, November 3, 2017.New IPR PetitionsTrial Number – IPR2018-00086Trial Number – IPR2018-00126Trial Number – IPR2018-00129Trial Number – IPR2018-00131Trial Number – IPR2018-00143Trial Number – IPR2018-00146Trial Number – IPR2018-00147New CBM Review PetitionsThere have been no new petitions for CBM review since the last report.Newly-Posted Reexam RequestsControl # – 90/014,042 … [Read more...] about PTO Litigation Report – November 3, 2017
PTO Litigation Report – November 1, 2017
Listed below are all new filings before PTAB of petitions for inter partes review (IPR) and covered business methods review (CBM). Also listed are any newly-posted requests for ex partereexamination at the USPTO. This listing is current as of 9 AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2017New IPR PetitionsTrial Number – IPR2018-00138Trial Number – IPR2018-00139New CBM Review PetitionsThere have been no new petitions for CBM review since the last report.Newly-Posted Reexam RequestsControl # – 90/014,041 … [Read more...] about PTO Litigation Report – November 1, 2017