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CO Securities Commissioner issues first interpretation that blockchain token is not a security to Foundry Legal aerospace client

Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Securities opined on Tuesday, February 26 in an interpretive opinion that a digital asset to be developed by a Colorado aerospace technology company…

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February 27, 2019

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Blockchain / Forum Content / Securities / Startups

SEC takes action against unregistered ICO promoter, Gladius Networks, LLC

On February 20, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a settled cease and desist proceeding against an initial coin offering ("ICO") promoter, Gladius Network LLC ("Gladius"), a company…

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February 27, 2019

Blockchain / Forum Content / Resources / Securities / Startups

Judge halts Blockvest from issuing tokens, reversing prior decision

Yesterday a San Diego federal district court judge granted the SEC's request for a preliminary injunction (via a motion for partial reconsideration of the Court’s order denying preliminary injunction) against…

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February 15, 2019

Forum Content / Privacy / Resources / Startups

Data Privacy Checklist for the Lean Startup

A breach of your company's data systems can happen more quickly than you realize:  An email misaddressed to the wrong “Jennifer Smith” is one example, depending on the circumstances. Below…

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February 11, 2019

Blockchain / Contracts / Corporate general / Forum Content / Securities / Startups

SEC v. Mayweather Curbs Crypto Endorsements

Issuing tokens, and engaging consultants to help promote your token project, can be tricky business. Experienced legal counsel can help. Email us to start a conversation about your token issuance project.

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January 19, 2019

Intellectual property / Trademark

Can I Trademark a Well-Known Symbol?

Trademarks are everywhere…you see them on a Pepsi bottle and Adidas t-shirt, you hear them when listening to the NBC chimes or the roar of the MGM lion, and you…

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January 14, 2019

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Startups and Business Formation

Starting a company can be a whirlwind of excitement, adventure, opportunity, and triumph. After putting in so much effort and laying everything on the line, the last thing you want…

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January 8, 2019

Trademark

Do I Need an NDA?

One of an entrepreneur’s greatest fears is having their idea stolen. The phrase “I’d tell you, but I’d have to kill you” was probably first uttered by an eager entrepreneur…

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January 4, 2019

Blockchain / Forum Content / Securities

SEC warns investors about celebrity endorsements of token offerings

Late in 2017, the SEC’s Division of Enforcement (DOE) and its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) issued a joint statement warning would-be investors of initial token offerings (ICOs)…

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December 19, 2018

Corporate general / Forum Content / Securities / Startups

Colorado Division of Securities issues warning about cannabis investment

The Division's warning provides a word of caution to cannabis companies seeking outside investment: the securities laws do apply to you, and consequences

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November 1, 2018