Steve Masur

Crypto Mom’s SEC Safe Harbor Proposal for New Token Offerings

April 20, 2020

Steve Masur

By: Steven Masur and Cameron Ashby During the 4th International Blockchain Congress in Chicago, Hester Pierce, Commissioner for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (aka, the “Crypto Mom”), announced the “Token Safe Harbor Proposal,” or the “Proposed Securities...

COVID-19 and the Force Majeure Clause

April 9, 2020

Steve Masur

By: Steve Masur and Ilana Faibish Does COVID-19 constitute a force majeure event under my contract? The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in significant disruptions in most industries. A great many companies are struggling to meet their obligations under their...

A Limited Shield of Privacy for New York Residents

November 19, 2019

Steve Masur

By: Steve Masur and Cameron Ashby New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the “SHIELD Act” or the “Act”) into law on July 25, 2019, nearly two years after the bill...

What the FUCT: Can the USPTO Still Deny Your Vulgar or Offensive Mark?

September 23, 2019

Steve Masur

By: Steve Masur and Cameron Ashby The Supreme Court recently struck down a federal law that banned trademarking words and logos that are “immoral” or “scandalous”. The court reasoned that this federal requirement for registering marks was a form...

The Implications Behind New York’s Decriminalization of Marijuana

August 6, 2019

Steve Masur

By: Steve Masur and Armando E. Martinez On June 19, 2019, the New York State Legislature in Albany rejected a cannabis legalization bill, which had enjoyed wide-ranging popular support, leaving many to wonder why. New York is the second...

Forbes Interview with Steven Masur

April 3, 2014

Steve Masur

Leading Venture Lawyer Reveals Best Education Investments Now

Digital Hollywood 2012

February 15, 2013

Steve Masur

Wednesday, October 17th Venture Funding, Investment & Mergers – Leadership in the Entertainment & Technology Space: Broadband, Social Networks, Mobile, Games and Crowdfunding The VC and strategic investment community has always led the way in recognizing the newest opportunities...

Startup Weekend NYC Music and Gaming

May 4, 2012

Steve Masur

      David Mazur was a coach: Startup Weekend Music & Gaming is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business, in the...

Digital Hollywood 2012

May 2, 2012

Steve Masur

Wednesday, May 2nd Venture Funding, Investment & Mergers – Leadership in the Entertainment & Technology Space: Broadband, Social Networks, Mobile and Games The VC and strategic investment community has always led the way in recognizing the newest opportunities in...

Rethink Music 2012

April 24, 2012

Steve Masur

        Panel: Licensing Challenges in a Global Community Jay Rosenthal, Senior Vice President & General CounselNational Music Publishers’ Association Steve Masur, Senior PartnerMasurLaw Philippe Perrauex, FounderRightClearing.com Vickie Nauman, PresidentNorth American, 7digital Cathy Merenda, Vice President of Music PublishingTwentieth Century Fox Richard...

Transmission: Global Summit 2012

March 7, 2012

Steve Masur

TRANSMISSION INNOVATION CAMP // A Monday-To-Monday Acceleration Programme for Startups Between Content and Technology Within the Context of transmission: GLOBAL SUMMIT Launching for the first time in transmitNOW’s history, the Innovation Camp is a unique acceleration programme dedicated to...

2012: MasurLaw’s New Firm Overview!

January 12, 2012

Steve Masur

We’ve put together an overview of our provided services and clients for the start of 2012. Take a look and we’d love to hear your questions and comments. Happy New Year Everyone! Click here to view our one page...