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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

Sands’ Casinos Report of “Possible” FCPA Violations Will Draw Scrutiny to the Gaming Industry

by Brett W. Johnson, Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 3/5/2013

On Friday, March 1, 2013, the parent company of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. (Sands), reported in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the company may have violated the “books and records and internal...more

Crowdfunding For Canadian Entertainment Projects

by Bob Tarantino | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 1/21/2013

One of the inevitable challenges faced by independent entertainment entrepreneurs, such as film producers or videogame developers, is obtaining financing for the development, production and eventual delivery of their project....more

China 20/20 Legal and Regulatory Developments - January 2013

by Seung Chong, Elizabeth Cole, Veronica Lockyer, Yan Zeng | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/10/2013

In This Issue: SAFE Issues Notice of State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Policies Related to Direct Investment; SAFE Makes Revisions to Provisions on Foreign...more

ALL BETS OFF!

by Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 11/27/2012

Due to "legal and regulatory pressure" Dublin-based Intrade will no longer accept bets from US customers and all existing US customers must exit their trades and close their accounts. Intrade operates a real-money based...more

Famous Athletes Fall Prey to Ponzi Scheme

by Lawyers.com on 9/4/2012

Professional athletes pulling in millions of dollars are wise to invest some of that money using a financial professional. Unfortunately, some former football players and a U.S. Olympic soccer player are finding they put...more

FCPA Industry Sweep Strikes Hollywood

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/14/2012

In the past, we have reported on a number of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") developments and have furnished subscribers with a primer on the FCPA. The latest developments in this area relate to an investigation of the...more

How to Fund a Film Project

by Law Offices of Douglas Slain on 6/21/2011

HOW TO FUND A FEATURE FILM I. Non-recourse loans from family and friends. This is usually the easiest money to find. II. One or two active partners with money. This is the partnership route, with you providing...more