August Upcoming Events
Representing Startups: Part II August 6, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. In Part II of this series, Sanjiv Dhawan and Michael Indrajana will outline some of the fundamental issues and questions that arise when representing a new business at the initial stages. The program will include real scenarios, sources for forms and other helpful information. […]
KEEPING UP WITH SEO AND SOCIAL MEDIA: JULY ROUNDUP
There were a lot of meaty blog posts this month when it comes to personal branding, social media, and SEO tips for businesses of all sizes. Just like last month, I’ve compiled some of the best posts you might have missed during the past few weeks. Here are the essential online marketing tips, guides, and […]
Photos From the 2014 ACBA Summer Reception
Thank you to all who joined us on the Bocanova patio for the 2014 ACBA Summer Reception! Over 200 attorneys, judges, legal services professionals and law students mingled, networked and enjoyed the warm summer evening shaded by Bocanova’s wide umbrellas. Please visit our Facebook page for the full set and to share with your friends and […]
If I Can Make It There, I’ll Make It Anywhere – Why Are New York Securities Filings So Cumbersome?
In 1996, the U.S. Congress substantially simplified state-level securities compliance by passing the National Securities Markets Improvement Act, widely known as NSMIA. NSMIA preempted many regulatory schemes of individual states and provided a standardized national securities exemption for offerings under Rule 506 of Regulation D. A Rule 506/Reg D transaction permits the raising of unlimited […]
Jones v. Chappell: Dismantling the Death Penalty in California
On July 16, 2014, a federal judge ruled that systemic delay in California’s death penalty system renders it unconstitutional (Jones v. Chappell, No. 2:09-cv-02158 (C.D. Cal. July 16, 2014)). Following is a brief summary of Jones v. Chappell, prepared by Stephen M. Duvernay, a Senior Research Fellow with the California Constitution Center at Berkeley Law,with answers […]