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Bob advises public and private companies as well as venture capital, private equity and investment funds on a variety of securities, corporate governance and transactional matters. His deep knowledge of the securities regulations allows him to counsel clients through complex securities law issues, including public and private offerings, periodic reporting and disclosures, stock exchange listing requirements and other compliance matters.

In a long-awaited decision in SEC v. Ripple Labs, Inc., U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York held that Ripple Labs, Inc.’s (Ripple) XRP token is not, in and of itself, a security requiring registration. Although the decision is being regarded by many as a victory for both Ripple and the crypto industry, the nuances in the decision may result in an appeal from both sides.