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Announcing the latest issue of DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology News – North America

By Israel Group on October 3, 2019

Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, digital assets, and blockchain are among the new technologies we discuss in this issue, each of them requiring regular review and analysis of current laws and sometimes new laws to ensure appropriate protection. We are here to help you embrace the changing marketplace while protecting your digital assets and intellectual property. In this issue, we focus on legal developments around these important technologies: Augmented reality and virtual reality –…

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Product Liability Alert- The CBD problem: searching for a legal pathway for CBD in foods and supplements

By Israel Group on October 2, 2019

By Stefanie Fogel and Maggie Craig When the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the definition of marijuana – and thus from the list of Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) – it unlocked an industry ripe for expansion. Sales of products containing cannabidiol (CBD), are booming – indeed, analysts predict that CBD sales could become a $15-$20 billion industry by 2025. However, CBD companies are still faced with a regulatory quagmire, struggling…

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2020 Dutch Tax Plan – Tax Proposals

By Israel Group on September 26, 2019

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The Dutch government has published its tax proposals for 2020 and beyond. What does this means for multinational companies? Jian-Cheng Ku, Daan Arends and Rhys Bane explain that the plan mainly aims to implement a number of measures of which implementation is required by the EU. It also introduces a conditional withholding tax on interest and royalties and minor changes to other taxes. The most important proposal published on Budget Day is the conditional…

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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends: Achieving Digital Transformation and Securing Digital Assets

By Israel Group on September 24, 2019

By Margo Tank, Mark Radcliffe and Michael D. Hamilton To remain competitive, companies find themselves increasing their efforts to digitally transform their businesses by developing new offerings based on emerging technologies and integrating these technologies into existing product and service offerings. This bulletin aims to help companies identify important and significant legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts and digital assets. Read more here. …

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Task Force on Artificial Intelligence hearing: the future of identity in financial services – key testimony on threats, challenges, opportunities

By Israel Group on September 19, 2019

By Victoria Lee and Andrew W. Grant On September 12, 2019, the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, which is a task force within the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), held a hearing titled “The Future of Identity in Financial Services: Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities.” As the FSC wrote before the hearing, the way customers identify themselves and have their identities verified in the financial marketplace has evolved over the years, especially as transactions move online.…

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How Boris Johnson’s push toward a no-deal Brexit is playing out in the E.U.

By Israel Group on September 12, 2019

By Michael Birnbaum BRUSSELS — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to send Parliament packing in the crucial weeks leading up to Britain’s October departure from the European Union has left European policymakers and businesses bracing for a chaotic break, as more and more people give up hope that the split will be eased by a transition deal. E.U. authorities in Brussels are considering whether to free up emergency funds that are typically given to countries…

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TechLaw Podcast: Transforming payment solutions for platform businesses with Paybase

By Israel Group on September 11, 2019

Regulation and scalability are just some of the challenges faced by platform businesses. Anna Tsyupko, Co-Founder of leading payments provider Paybase, joins our Partner, Chloe Forster, to discuss the complexities of online marketplace platforms and how Paybase built their product to meet and exceed industry demands. Listen to the full podcast here. …

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Data Protection, Privacy and Security Alert

By Israel Group on September 10, 2019

FTC announces record $170 million COPPA settlement with Google and YouTube for children’s privacy violations by Tracy Shapiro and Alaa Salaheldin The Federal Trade Commission and the New York Attorney General have announced that Google and YouTube will pay a record $170 million to settle allegations that YouTube violated the Children’s Online Privacy Act (COPPA) Rule by collecting children’s personal information without required notice or verifiable parental consent. The settlement marks the first instance in…

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Accredited investors: the basics Part II – proving accredited investor status

By Israel Group on September 10, 2019

In this article, Jonathan Luebbers explains how purchasers and issuers can properly show accredited investor status. What proofs are adequate to show that a purchaser qualifies as an accredited investor? The SEC has laid out particular requirements which must be fulfilled for a party to be qualified as an accredited investor, each of which is linked to the purchaser’s business savvy or financial well-being. But even if everyone knows that the necessary requirements are met,…

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Accredited investors: the basics Part 1: What is an accredited investor?

By Israel Group on September 3, 2019

If you’ve ever raised money by selling securities, it’s likely that you’ve encountered the term “accredited investor.” If you haven’t, it’s never too early to enrich your understanding. Knowing the ins and outs of accredited investors is fundamental to any business hoping to raise money. In this article, Jonathan Luebbers explains the theory behind and definition of an accredited investor. Click here to read more.…

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Announcing the latest issue of DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology News – North America

Product Liability Alert- The CBD problem: searching for a legal pathway for CBD in foods and supplements

2020 Dutch Tax Plan – Tax Proposals

Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends: Achieving Digital Transformation and Securing Digital Assets

Task Force on Artificial Intelligence hearing: the future of identity in financial services – key testimony on threats, challenges, opportunities

How Boris Johnson’s push toward a no-deal Brexit is playing out in the E.U.

TechLaw Podcast: Transforming payment solutions for platform businesses with Paybase

Data Protection, Privacy and Security Alert

Accredited investors: the basics Part II – proving accredited investor status

Accredited investors: the basics Part 1: What is an accredited investor?

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