Author: Steve Masur

Is Ethereum a Security?

April 16, 2019

Steve Masur

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton recently confirmed in a letter that Ethereum and similar cryptocurrencies are not securities. This letter was in response to Representative Ted Budd’s letter asking the SEC to clarify the criteria used in determining whether a...

Wyoming’s New Frontier for Blockchain and Digital Assets

March 20, 2019

Steve Masur

Wyoming, generally known for its great skiing and cowboy culture, is also quickly becoming an oasis for blockchain technology-based companies. The Wyoming legislature recently passed three blockchain-friendly laws—totaling 13 in the past two legislative sessions—that allow corporations structured under...

CES 2019: Trends in Technology Cause Regulatory Action For Data and Privacy

January 23, 2019

Steve Masur

CES 2019, recently concluded in Las Vegas and Masur Griffitts + LLP was asked to moderate several panels pertaining to intellectual property and virtual reality at the Digital Hollywood event. Serving as the global stage for innovation, CES introduced...

CBD Between the Lines

December 5, 2018

Steve Masur

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has been making headlines the past few years for its potential to deliver many health benefits. Proponents claim that CBD can, among other things, relieve pain, ease anxiety and depression, and even benefit pets. This summer,...

The Music Modernization Act: Bringing Copyright Law into the Twenty-First Century

October 3, 2018

Steve Masur

On September 25, Congress unanimously passed H.R. 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act. Called “the biggest update to music legislation in the past 40 years,” the bill  significantly amends the Copyright Act in several ways: The Music...

New Laws Make Malta a Leading Global Innovator in Digital Currency

July 9, 2018

Steve Masur

The Malta Parliament passed three cryptocurrency and blockchain bills into law recently, making Malta one of the first jurisdictions in the world to create a fully regulated environment specific to blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital currencies of all kinds. This legislation is...

Why Malta? ICOs and the Application of Extraterritorial SEC Regulations

April 27, 2018

Steve Masur

Ever since the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) , and other government organizations started to clamp down in earnest on initial coin offerings (ICOs), companies planning their ICOs have been running away from the United States in...

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...