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J-REIT Reform – Finance and Insider Trading Regulations

On December 7, 2012, the working group of the finance committee of the Financial Services Agency of Japan (the “Working Group”) issued its final report (the “Final Report”) with respect to the reform of the legal regime of...more

Using the Reg. S Exemption for Foreign Investors

Using Reg. S is useful when the issuer does not want to be limited by the restrictions of Rule 506. With a Rule 506 offering all investors must be either accredited or sophisticated, and there is a limit of 35 non-accredited...more

Using Finders to Locate Investors – Bruce E. Methven

A number of years ago the SEC effectively banned the use of finders to locate investors for securities offerings that cross state lines. Still, a few states allow finders for their intrastate offerings (offerings made...more

Using Rule 506 for Raising Money

Helpful advice for using Rule 506 for raising money....more

Public Advertising of California Qualification by Permit Offerings

Although it takes more time and effort than other types of offerings, a California qualification by permit (25113) offering has major advantages in terms of allowing public advertising and having low investor requirements. ...more

Attorney's Participation in a Presentation to Potential Real Estate Investors Did Not Create a Duty Actionable Under Section 10(b)...

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit last week denied federal securities and related state law claims by a group of investors, which were brought against attorneys for statements made during a presentation...more

FAQ: Alleged Ponzi Scheme of Wayne L. Palmer and National Note of Utah, LC

On June 25, 2012, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil complaint against Wayne L. Palmer (“Palmer”) and National Note of Utah, LC (“National Note”), of West Jordan, Utah, alleging that the defendants are...more

June 5, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney....more

Whalen: Too Much Regulation Caused JP Morgan $2 Billion Loss [Video]

May 17 (Bloomberg Law) -- Last week JP Morgan Chase acknowledged a trading loss of at least $2 billion, fueling calls by some observers for more regulation of financial institutions. Chris Whalen, a Senior Managing Director...more

Turkey: A bumper year for Islamic finance

The Turkish fi nancial market maintained its constant development in 2011 and recent reports from reputable international fi nancial institutions project that this development will continue in 2012. In 2011, Sukuk was...more

Turkey: Recent Changes to the Real Estate Investment Companies Regulations

Recent changes implemented by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey regarding Real Estate Investment Companies (REICs)....more

UK REITs: A New Dawn

This client briefing provides an overview of the proposed relaxation by the UK Treasury of the rules governing the UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime that will come into force in April 2012. ...more

UK REITs: A New Dawn

UK Real Estate Investment Trusts (UK REITs) were introduced by the Finance Act 2006 to give investors a tax-efficient way of getting exposure to commercial property. This special tax regime came into force on 1 January 2007...more

Real Estate Blind Pools

This handbook is for anyone seeking $500,000 to $5,000,000 to fund a real estate limited partnership without having to identify which properties will be bought, developed or sold on behalf of the investors. This form of...more

Medical Cannabis Opportunities

Medical Cannabis Investment Opportunities Private Placement Advisors (www.lawofficesofdouglasslain.com), with Medical Cannabis Law Group (www.lawandpractice.com), writes customized business plans for a)medical marijuana...more

Exempt Offerings for niche asset classes

Reading recent unremittingly bad news about the U.S. real estate market reminds me how much money can be made buying the right asset classes these days. ...more

Irwin -v- Deasy

Supreme Court upholds High Court decision in Irwin -v- Deasy in relation to co-owners of registered land

The Supreme Court ruled in relation to the remedies available for the enforcement of a judgment registered against only one of the co-owners of registered land. The High Court found that it did not have jurisdiction to...more

FDI in Real Estate in India

FDI in Real Estate in India: Legal Framework

This document carries out varioud legal and procedural requirement for investment in India in Real Estate Business. CS Devesh Pandey Corporate Consultant 9811237186 Singhania & Co LLP Advocates and Solicitors International...more

Real Estate Law & Industry - Covered Bonds Staged to Become Alternatives or Complements to Securitization

As the fog surrounding the floundering U.S. financial sector begins to clear, one possibility for righting the finance of both housing and commercial real estate is the covered bond. Until recently, the prospect of...more

How to Raise Money for CA Real Estate Deals Legally

When you need to raise money for a California real estate venture, there are several options under California real estate syndication law and state and Federal private placement law. This article examines one option. ...more

Dimalanta Clark, LLP Newsletter

Dimalanta Clark, LLP publishes a quarterly firm newsletter discussing various topics in the law. This issue includes an article co-authored by founding partner, Lee W. Clark, and Senior Associate, Lisa A. Lenoci that...more