Articles

Mark A. Harmon and Sebastian Weiss Article Addresses Amended SEC Rule 144: May-19-2008 — Securities Transfer Association Newsletter, April 2008
David G. Reed article featured in Ontario Bar Association publication: Feb-15-2008 — "Canadian and Other Foreign Companies Selling Into the United States Through Intermediaries: Beware of Franchise and Other Distribution Laws," Business Beat, February 2008
Nuts and Bolts of a Private Placement: Jul-18-2007
Borders don't have to be barriers: Dec-04-2006 — Ten things you should know about how Hodgson Russ assists Canadian companies with their U.S. legal needs.
Converting Florida LLCs into Corps: Sep-04-2006 — Q: Can I convert a Florida limited liability company into a Florida corporation and vice versa?
New law increases strictness and severity of publication requirements for LLEs and LPs: Aug-17-2006 — Businesses are strongly encouraged to consult with their lawyers and carefully analyze these new provisions and consider the impact upon entities they form.
Antitrust Alert: HSR Size of Deal Thresholds Raised: Jan-27-2006 — The Federal Trade Commission announced on January 18, 2006, the revised size thresholds for the deals that must be submitted under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (Act).
Cancelled, Unrecorded, and Improperly Recorded Certificates: Nov-03-2005 — What to do if presented with a request to transfer one of these items. This article by Hodgson Russ partner Mark A. Harmon was originally published in the Securities Transfer Association quarterly newsletter, issue 4, 2005. Reprinted with permission.
Personal debt obligations or liability of a new corporation: Aug-25-2005 — This article by Hodgson Russ partner Arnold M. Zipper was originally published in the Legal Views Q&A column, August 20, 2005 edition of the Boca Raton News. Reprinted with permission.
Second Circuit Update: Jun-06-2005 — A brief review of recent notable decisions from the Second Circuit, including cases involving arbitration, electronic privacy, securities litigation, and trademark and copyright infringement.
Recent developments in antitrust and criminal law enforcement affecting corporations and their officers and directors: Sep-21-2004 — You only need to read the business section of any newspaper to know that companies—large and small—and their executives are increasingly the subject of criminal investigations, if not prosecution.
New SEC Custody Requirements for Registered Investment Advisers: Apr-02-2004 — The compliance period for new SEC amendments to Rule 206(4)-2, which governs the custody of client securities and funds by federally registered investment advisers (RIAs), commenced on April 1, 2004.
Investment Adviser Alert - Changes in New York Regulatory Scheme: Mar-19-2003 — New registration and filing requirements for investment advisers with more than five New York clients will go into effect March 31, 2003.