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Partner Jeffrey Fessler Represents Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. on $89.8 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock

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Press Release – New York, NY – May 6, 2016 – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm has represented Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SGYP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel gastrointestinal (GI) therapies, on a registered direct offering of 29,948,334 shares of the Company’s common stock at a public offering price per share of $3.00 without an underwriter or placement agent.

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in $7.5 Million Sale of Series B Preferred Shares

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Press Release – New York, NY – May 5, 2016 – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the firm represented DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in connection with the sale of $7,500,000 of its Series B Preferred Shares.  DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded to develop and commercialize new cancer therapies in indications where patients are failing or have become intolerable to modern targeted or biologic treatments.

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc. in connection with its acquisition of LM Biosciences, Inc.

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Press Release – New York, NY – March 8, 2016 – Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that it has represented Citius in its acquisition of LM Biosciences, Inc. (“LMB”). LMB is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of critical care products with a concentration of anti-infective drugs. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC and Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC as Joint Book Running Managers for $6.0 Public Offering and Uplisting to Nasdaq

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Press Release – New York, NY – March 8, 2016 – Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that it has represented H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC and Joseph Gunnar & Co. as joint book running managers in a firm commitment underwritten public offering of equity securities of LabStyle Innovations Corp.

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Viatar CTC Solutions Inc. in a $4.2 Million Private Placement

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Press Release – New York, NY – March 3, 2016 – Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that it has represented Viatar CTC Solutions Inc., a medical technology company focused on the treatment of patients with metastatic cancer, in a private placement of $4.2 million of Series B Preferred Stock. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. as Placement Agent for a $6.9 Million Private Placement

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Press Release – New York, NY – February 26, 2016 – Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that it has represented Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. as the exclusive placement agent in a private placement of equity securities of Pershing Gold Corporation (NASDAQ: PGLC), a mining company (the “Company”). In connection with the offering, the Company accepted subscriptions for the sale of approximately $6.9 million in gross proceeds of 2,120,882 Units, with each Unit comprised of 1 share of Common Stock and a 30 month warrant to acquire 0.5 of a share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.06, at a price of $3.25 per Unit.

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Partners Darrin Ocasio and Arthur Marcus Represent CBC Biotechnologies Inc. in Series A Preferred Stock Venture Financing

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Press Release – New York, NY – December 24, 2015 – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced that the firm has represented CBC Biotechnologies Inc., a commercial solutions provider of cannabinoid based products with applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and cosmetics/skin care, in connection with a $2,000,000 Series A venture financing with Tuatara Capital Fund I, L.P.
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Partner Richard Friedman Represents eMagin Corporation in $6M Registered Direct Offering

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Press Release – New York, NY – December 23, 2015 – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the firm has represented eMagin Corporation (NYSE MKT: EMAN) (the “Company”), the leader in the development, design and manufacture of Active Matrix OLED microdisplays for high resolution imaging products, in connection with its $6,000,000 registered direct offering. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Takung Art Co., LTD on $1.58M PIPE

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Press Release – New York, NY – November 17, 2015 – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced that the Firm has represented Takung Art Co., a provider of an online platform for artists and creative professionals, in connection with a $1,580,000 private placement of the Company’s common stock priced at $1.58 per share.
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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB on $9.5M IPO and U.S NASDAQ listing

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SRFF LLP Advises Fifth Swedish IPO on U.S. NASDAQ

October 28, 2015 – Press Release – New York, NY –Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (“SRFF”) announced today the Firm has represented Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB (NASDAQ: OASM) (NASDAQ Stockholm: OSAM.ST), a Swedish biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments within human and animal oncology, on the company’s U.S. underwritten public offering of American Depository Shares (ADSs) and warrants to purchase the company’s ADSs at an offering price of $4.06 per ADS. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Israeli Biotech Company Can-Fite Biopharma on $4.8M Registered Direct Offering of ADSs

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New York, NY – Press Release – October 15, 2015 – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (“SRFF”) announced today that the Firm has represented Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE MKT: CANF) (TASE:CFBI), an Israeli biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that addresses cancer and inflammatory diseases, on a registered direct offering with institutional investors where the Company issued 1,109,196 American Depository Shares (ADSs) at a purchase price of $4.35 per ADS. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents ContraVir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on $15 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Warrants

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Press Release – New York, NY – October 14, 2015 – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm has represented ContraVir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRV), a biopharmaceutical  company focused on the development and commercialization of targeted antiviral therapies, on an underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock at a combined public offering price of $3.00. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Rightscorp in $1.032M PIPE

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October 9, 2015 – New York, NY – Press Release – Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm has represented Rightscorp, Inc., a technology company that provides monetization services for holders of copyrighted intellectual property (OTCQB:RIHT) in a private placement offering where the Company sold to accredited investors 10,320,000 shares of common stock and warrants.
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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Amarantus BioScience Holdings, Inc. in $5.5M Registered Direct Offering and Private Placement

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October 1, 2015 — New York, NY – Press Release – Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (“SRFF”) is pleased to announce that the Firm has represented Amarantus Bioscience Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: AMBS), a biotechnology company developing therapeutic and diagnostic product candidates for orphan indications and neurology in a registered direct offering where Amarantus issued $2.75 million of newly designated Series H convertible preferred stock and warrants. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Israeli Company Can-Fite BioPharma on $9.0M Public Offering of ADSs

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New York, NY – Press Release – September 22, 2015 –Securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm has represented Israeli biotechnology company, Can-Fite BioPharma (NYSE: CANF)(TASE: CFBI) on a public offering with institutional investors where Can-Fite received $9 million in gross proceeds. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Advises Underwriter Aegis Capital on U.S. Initial Public Offering of Israeli Biopharmaceutical Company

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Represents first Israeli-American collaborative transaction between affiliated law firms SRFF LLP and DTKGC & Co.

New York, NY – May 15, 2015 – New York based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (“SRFF”) announced today that the Firm has represented the underwriter Aegis Capital Corp. on the U.S. initial public offering of BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd (NASDAQ: BVXV), continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Advises Citius Pharmaceuticals, LLC on $270,000 PIPE Financing

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New York, NY — March 26, 2015 — Global Newswire — New York based securities law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced that the Firm represented Citius Pharmaceuticals, LLC (OTCQB: CTXR), a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for large and growing markets, in connection with a $270,000 PIPE transaction. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Advises Solar3D on $12.5M Public Offering of Units and Uplisting to the NASDAQ Capital Market

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March 6, 2015 – New York, NY – (Global Newswire) – Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm has represented Solar3D, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLTD), a provider of solar power solutions and the developer of a proprietary high efficiency solar cell, on a public offering of 3,000,000 units. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Sole-Book Running Manager in $3.0M Public Offering for CollabRX

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Advises Aegis Capital Corp. on $3.0 Million Public Offering of CollabRX, Inc.

New York, NY – February 26, 2015 — (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York- based securities law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced that it has represented Aegis Capital Corp. as the sole book-running manager of a $3 million public offering for CollabRX, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRX), a provider of cloud-based expert systems designed to inform healthcare decision-making. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Advises Aegis Capital Corp. as Sole Book-Running Manager on $5.52M Public Offering of CollabRX, Inc.

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NY, New York – February 25, 2015 – Global Newswire—Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm has represented Aegis Capital Corp. as the sole book-running manager in a $5,520,000 public offering for CollabRX, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRX),  a provider of cloud-based expert systems for selecting clinical treatments. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. on a $20.0 Million Public Offering of Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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February 12, 2015 – New York, NY – (Global Newswire) – New York based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that it has represented Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. as the sole book-running manager in an underwritten public offering for Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ATNM), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted immunotheraputics for the treatment of advanced cancers. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Advises Trovagene Inc. on a $23.0M Public Offering

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New York, NY – February 11, 2015 – (Global Newswire) – New York based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm has represented Trovagene, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROV), a developer of cell-free molecular diagnostics, in an underwritten public offering of 5,111,110 shares of the company’s common stock. continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Tonix Pharmaceuticals in $28.7M Public Offering

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New York, NY – February 10, 2015 – (Global Newswire) – New York-based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the firm represented Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, in an underwritten public offering of 4,900,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.85 per share. continue reading >>

Full Swing Golf Announces Endorsement Deal with Tiger Woods

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Full Swing Golf, Inc. in an Endorsement Deal with Tiger Woods

New York, NY – January 23, 2015 – New York based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (“SRFF”) is pleased to announce that the Firm has represented San Diego-based golf simulator producer Full Swing Golf, Inc., a privately held company, in an endorsement agreement with golf icon Tiger Woods. continue reading >>

Vuzix Corp. Announces $24.8M Investment from Intel

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents Vuzix Corp. in $24.8M Investment From Intel

NEW YORK, NY –( January 5, 2015) –New York based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm represented Vuzix® Corporation (OTCQB: VUZI) (“Vuzix” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of video eyewear and smart glasses products, in an investment transaction whereby Intel Corporation made a $24.8 million investment in Vuzix. Intel’s investment will be used for general working capital and will contribute to the acceleration of the introduction of Vuzix’s next generation wearable display products into the consumer market.

Intel purchased 49,626 shares of Vuzix’s Series A Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,962,600 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $5.00 per share. The shares issuable on conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock represent approximately 30% of Vuzix’s outstanding stock.

The Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP team was led by Partners Gregory Sichenzia, Thomas A. Rose, Tara Guarneri Ferrara and Associate Jeffrey Cahlon.

About Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP is a securities and corporate law firm that provides experienced, professional representation in all matters involving the securities industry, as well as in all general corporate and litigation matters. The firm’s clients range from start-ups to established, listed companies; they include private and public corporations, partnerships, broker-dealers, bank-affiliated broker-dealers, investment advisors, registered personnel, public and corporate customers and investors, partnerships and other entities. The firm also advises institutional investors on transactions involving complex securities law considerations and its practice includes the representation of clients located in the United States and throughout the world. To learn more about Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, visit www.srff.com, SRFF’s LinkedIn and SRFF’s Twitter: @SRFFLLP.

 

PlasmaTech Announces $14.0 M Public Offering and NASDAQ Listing

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New York, NY – December 24, 2014 – Press Release: New York based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm  represented H.C. Wainwright & Co. and Aegis Capital Corp. as underwriters in PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.’s public offering of 3,500,000 shares of common stock and 3,500,000 warrants. The gross proceeds from the offering were $14,035,000 and the offering price was $4.00 per share and $.01 per warrant. The warrants have a per share exercise price of $5.00 and are exercisable immediately.  PlasmaTech common stock and warrants began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market (effective December 19, 2014) under the symbols “PTBI” and “PTBIW” respectively.

PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advanced targeted treatments for critical patient care. The Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP team was led by Partners Jeffrey J. Fessler and Marcelle Balcombe.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP is a full service law firm with a nationally recognized corporate, securities and litigation practice that provides experienced representation in all matters involving the securities industry.  In addition to handling routine to complex commercial matters, SRF’s renowned litigation department specializes in defending companies and individuals against all types of securities cases, including class action lawsuits, shareholder derivative actions, and matters involving allegations of fraud, misrepresentation or other securities violations.  The litigation team has also brought defamation lawsuits against companies and individuals related to market manipulation.  Additionally, it represents individuals and companies in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory bodies.  The litigation team has a robust practice representing brokers and broker-dealers in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  These arbitrations typically involve claims of unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading and other allegations of broker misconduct.  Finally, SRF has a burgeoning expungement practice, where it represents brokers seeking to have negative and harmful customer complaints removed from their industry records.  The firm complements its core practice areas with an established commercial real estate and trusts and estates practice.

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SBI Investments Announces $6.5 Million Private Placement

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Represents SBI Investments in $6.5M Private Placement

New York, NY (Global Newswire – Dec. 23, 2014) New York-based securities law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that it has represented SBI Investments LLC, a private investment firm whose primary focus is to provide creative and alternative funding solutions to global micro-, small- and mid-cap publicly-traded companies, in a private placement of LLC membership interests valued at $6,525,000.

The Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP team was led by Partner Darrin Ocasio and Associate Marc Adesso.

 

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Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP is a full service law firm with a nationally recognized corporate, securities and litigation practice that provides experienced representation in all matters involving the securities industry.  In addition to handling routine to complex commercial matters, SRF’s renowned litigation department specializes in defending companies and individuals against all types of securities cases, including class action lawsuits, shareholder derivative actions, and matters involving allegations of fraud, misrepresentation or other securities violations.  The litigation team has also brought defamation lawsuits against companies and individuals related to market manipulation.  Additionally, it represents individuals and companies in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory bodies.  The litigation team has a robust practice representing brokers and broker-dealers in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  These arbitrations typically involve claims of unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading and other allegations of broker misconduct.  Finally, SRF has a burgeoning expungement practice, where it represents brokers seeking to have negative and harmful customer complaints removed from their industry records.  The firm complements its core practice areas with an established commercial real estate and trusts and estates practice.

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Can-Fite Biopharma Ltd. Announces $8.0 M At-The-Market Registered Direct Offering

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Advises Can-Fite Biopharma Ltd. On A $8.0 M At-The-Market Registered Direct Offering

New York, NY – (Global Newswire) – 12/20/2014 – New York based securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that it has represented Israeli biopharmaceutical company, Can-Fite Biopharma Ltd. (TASE: CFBI; NYSE MKT: CANF) on an at-the-market registered direct offering of for gross proceeds of $8,000,000. The Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP team was led by Partner Gregory Sichenzia, Associates Gary Emmanuel and Avital Even-Shoshan. H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC acted as the Placement Agent in the offering.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP

Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP is a full service law firm with a nationally recognized corporate, securities and litigation practice that provides experienced representation in all matters involving the securities industry.  In addition to handling routine to complex commercial matters, SRF’s renowned litigation department specializes in defending companies and individuals against all types of securities cases, including class action lawsuits, shareholder derivative actions, and matters involving allegations of fraud, misrepresentation or other securities violations.  The litigation team has also brought defamation lawsuits against companies and individuals related to market manipulation.  Additionally, it represents individuals and companies in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory bodies.  The litigation team has a robust practice representing brokers and broker-dealers in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  These arbitrations typically involve claims of unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading and other allegations of broker misconduct.  Finally, SRF has a burgeoning expungement practice, where it represents brokers seeking to have negative and harmful customer complaints removed from their industry records.  The firm complements its core practice areas with an established commercial real estate and trusts and estates practice.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Announces the Addition of an Established Commercial Real Estate Practice Group and Trust & Estates Practice Area

Press Release – New York, NY – June 7, 2017 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP (SRFK), a leading corporate securities and full service law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of a Commercial Real Estate group and Trusts & Estates practice to its growing number of practice areas.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Attorneys Marc Ross and Mendy Piekarski Achieve Complete Dismissal of Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit

Press Release – New York, NY – May 24, 2017 – Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP recently achieved a complete dismissal of a shareholder derivative lawsuit. The shareholder plaintiff filed the derivative lawsuit in Arizona state court, asserting claims against former and current directors and officers of a company that had issued a restatement of its financial statements.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner Associate Cass Sanford Quoted in Business Insider Article on Topics Surrounding Reg A+

Press Release – New York, NY – May 12, 2017 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP associate Cass Sanford was recently quoted in a Business Insider article, sharing her insight surrounding Regulation A+ investment offerings, and why the JOBS Act mechanism for raising capital should still be considered in its infancy.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Represents Investor in a Private Placement of up to $5,000,000 in Series B Preferred Stock of Digital Power Corporation

Press Release – New York, NY – March 29, 2017 – Nationally recognized securities and corporate law firm Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP announced today that it has represented Philou Ventures, LLC (“Philou”) in connection with its entry into a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Digital Power Corporation, a California corporation (the “Company”), a solution-driven organization that designs, develops, manufactures and sells high-grade customized and flexible power system solutions for applications in the medical, military, telecom and industrial markets.  The Purchase Agreement was executed on March 9, 2017.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Partner Gregory Sichenzia Featured in Article Discussing Uptick in Coal and Gas IPOs

Press Release – New York, NY– March 28, 2017 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP founding partner Gregory Sichenzia was recently interviewed by Law360 about the return of coal and gas issuers to the initial public offering landscape after a long absence. Greg attributed the boost partly to a change in administration, as investors expect a friendlier regulatory environment under the Trump administration. The article, titled “Coal Cos. Are Forging A Return To The IPO Pipeline,” is available here.

Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Partner Gregory Sichenzia Discusses Shareholder Comments that Impact Stock Price

Press Release – New York, NY– March 13, 2017 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP founding partner Gregory Sichenzia was recently interviewed by Business Insider about comments on Pandora stock by Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.  The article, titled “This media mogul has wreaked havoc on Pandora’s stock price for months — and he’s not slowing down,” discusses recent positive and negative comments by Mr. Maffei about Pandora. Greg addressed the legality of public statements that can impact stock price. 

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Founding Partner Gregory Sichenzia Featured in CNBC Story on Investing in Start-ups

Press Release – New York, NY – March 3, 2017 – Founding Partner Gregory Sichenzia was recently featured in a CNBC article authored by Kayleigh Kulp. The article entitled, “New Horizons: How to Invest in a Startup,” reviews the many things investors must know to effectively evaluate and invest in a start up.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Founding Partner Gregory Sichenzia Discusses Delay of Fiduciary Rule on CNBC

Press Release – New York, NY– February 10, 2017 – Founding partner Gregory Sichenzia discussed the Trump administration’s potential rollback of the new fiduciary rule applicable to broker-dealers that was to go into effect in April 2018.  Greg noted that this new standard is likely to lead to substantial regulatory costs and may not result in better products or targeted advice.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Partner Henry Nisser Interviewed by FinOps Report About Improper Handling of ADRs

Press Release – New York, NY – February 1, 2017 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP partner Henry Nisser was interviewed by the FinOps Report in its article titled “Pre-Release ADRs: More SEC Fines on the Way?” The article discusses ITG Inc.’s recent agreement to pay more than $24.4 million to settle charges that it violated federal securities laws when it prompted the issuance of American Depository Receipts (ADRs) without possessing the underlying foreign shares.  continue reading >>

Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Appoints Avital Even-Shoshan as Partner

Press Release – New York, NY– January 17, 2017 – The law firm of Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP today announced the promotion of Avital Even-Shoshan to partner.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Appoints Morgan Weber as Counsel

New York, NY – January 17, 2017 – The law firm of Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP today announced the promotion of Morgan Weber to counsel.   

Morgan Weber, with over ten years of experience, is versed in complex litigation, in state and federal courts as well as before arbitration tribunals and regulatory agencies. She has substantial experience in litigation motion practice, discovery and trial preparation and appellate work in subjects relating to complex contracts, business litigation, intellectual property matters and real estate matters.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Founding Partner Marc J. Ross Discusses Employment Issues Surrounding Marijuana Use

Press Release – New York, NY – December 18, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Founding Partner Marc J. Ross was recently quoted in The Atlantic, a CityLab article titled “Don’t Bet Your Job on Legal Pot.” The article notes that because marijuana remains illegal under federal law, employers are still able to fire employees for using marijuana, whether medical or recreational, even when such use is permissible under state law.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Adds Noted Intellectual Property Lawyer Scott H. Kaliko to Head the Firm’s New IP Group

Press Release — New York, NY — December 19, 2016 — Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP (“SRFK”), highly respected for their work in the securities and capital markets industries, continued its expansion and diversification for the firm’s practice today and announced the addition of noted intellectual property lawyer Scott H. Kaliko as Counsel to the firm to head the firm’s new intellectual property group. Kaliko joins SRFK from his own firm, Kaliko & Associates, LLC of thirteen years, prior to which he held roles at JP Morgan Chase & Co., and Fish & Neave, LLP (now Ropes & Gray, LLP).

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Founding Partner Marc J. Ross, Esq. Quoted on Impact of Trump AG Pick on Legal Cannabis Industry

Press Release – New York, NY – December 9, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP founding partner Marc J. Ross, Esq. was recently quoted in a Boston Globe article titled “Trump AG pick could halt legal pot industry,” where he commented on the future of the Marijuana Industry.  The article discusses how Senator Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, who many think has a long history of opposition to marijuana, could impact the marijuana industry across the United States.  In particular, Sessions could choose to remove the Cole Memorandum, effectively repealing the protections that exist for marijuana and marijuana-related businesses in the states where marijuana is legal.  
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Founding Partner Marc J. Ross Quoted in Forbes Article on Marijuana Entrepreneurs Who Want Donald Trump to See Them as Job Creators

Press Release – New York, NY – December 6 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP founding partner Marc J. Ross, Esq. was recently quoted in a Forbes article titled “Marijuana Industry Entrepreneurs Want Donald Trump To See Them As Job Creators.” The article discusses that even though Donald Trump’s selection of anti-drug hardliner Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions for his attorney general nominee has entrepreneurs in the legal marijuana industry worried, there is hope that the cannabis sector’s positive impact on job creation and tax revenues will influence Donald Trump to maintain the existing legal protections for marijuana businesses.  

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Founding Partner Marc J. Ross Quoted on Inc.com on First Marijuana-Related Listing on the NYSE

Press Release – New York, NY – December 6, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP founding partner Marc J. Ross, Esq was quoted in an Inc.com article titled “NYSE Lists First Cannabis-Related Company.” The article discusses the IPO and NYSE listing of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., which will conduct business as an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust. The company focuses on the acquisition, ownership and management of specialized industrial properties leased to experienced, state-licensed operators for their regulated medical-use cannabis facilities.

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Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Selected to ‘Best Law Firms’ by US News and World Report

Press Release — New York, NY — November 3, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected in the 7th Edition of Best Law Firms by US News & World Report for 2017 under the category of Corporate Law.  In addition, Founding Partner, Gregory Sichenzia has also been listed in Best Lawyers under the category of Corporate Law since 2016.

Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP Congratulates TapImmune Inc. on NASDAQ Uplisting

New York, NY – November 3, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Ference Kesner LLP announced today that the Firm has represented TapImmune Inc. (NASDAQ: TPIV), in the Company’s uplisting to the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Sichenzia Ross  Ference Kesner LLP team was led by founding Partner Gregory Sichenzia and Associate Jay Yamamoto. The uplisting is effective for trading on November 8, 2016 and TapImmune’s common stock will trade under its existing stock symbol “TPIV.”

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Attorneys Achieve Complete Dismissal of Lawsuit

Press Release – September 13, 2016 – New York, NY – Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference attorneys Mendy Piekarski and Marc Ross achieve a complete dismissal of a lawsuit seeking unwarranted finder’s fees and commissions. Plaintiff sought fees for purportedly making introductions that resulted in certain corporate acquisitions and financings.

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Partner Gregory Sichenzia Writes “Today’s Tech-Savvy Kids Are Tomorrow’s Investors” for Huffington Post

New York, NY – September 7, 2016 – Partner Greg Sichenzia wrote an article for Huffington Post Business titled “Today’s Tech-Savvy Kids are Tomorrow’s Investors.” The article provides an overview of future projected investment behavior of Millennials, Generation Z and Generation Alpha, and provides tips on market segments that might appeal to these generations. 

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Congratulates Biomerica, Inc. on NASDAQ Uplisting

New York, NY – August 25, 2016 –   Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP announced today that the Firm has represented Biomerica, Inc.  (NASDAQ: BMRA), in the Company’s uplisting to the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP team was led by founding Partner Gregory Sichenzia and Associate Jay Yamamoto. The uplisting is effective for trading on August 26, 2016 and Biomerica’s common stock will trade under its existing stock symbol “BMRA.”

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Ranked #2 in PrivateRaise’s Q2 2016 PIPE League Tables

Press Release – New York, NY – July 15, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP was ranked #2 issuer counsel in PrivateRaise’s Q2 PIPE league tables by the number of placements advised. The Firm was also ranked #6 placement agent counsel.  PrivateRaise, a service of The Deal, ranks the top investment managers, placement agents, placement agent legal counsel, issuer legal counsel, and investor legal counsel by the total number of placements advised each quarter.

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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Attorneys To Join Client DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at Nasdaq Opening Bell Ringing

Press Release – New York, NY – July 14, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP partners Gregory Sichenzia and David Manno and counsel Jeffrey Cahlon will join representatives of client DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMPI), a clinical stage drug development company with a focus on the treatment of cancer, at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to ring the July 14 opening bell.
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Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Appoints Jeff Cahlon Counsel

New York, NY – (June 30, 2016) – Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, the nationally ranked leading securities and corporate law firm, is pleased to announce today that it has promoted Jeffrey Cahlon to counsel from associate.

Mr. Cahlon joined the firm in 2007. His practice focuses on representing issuers, underwriters and investors in corporate financing transactions, including public and private equity and debt securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, Exchange Act and Securities Act reporting and compliance, and general corporate and securities law.

“We are pleased to promote Jeff,” said founding partner Gregory Sichenzia. “Over the past nine years with us he has consistently demonstrated legal excellence and shown himself as an expert in a specialized and complex space.”

Mr. Cahlon’s full biography is available here:  https://srf.law/jeffrey-cahlon/

Partner Gregory Sichenzia Quoted in Los Angeles Times article on Uber’s Entry into Leveraged Loan Market

New York, NY – June 16, 2016 – Partner Greg Sichenzia was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article titled “Uber reportedly seeks to raise up to $2 billion in the leveraged loan market”.  The article discusses Uber’s engagement of Morgan Stanley and Barclays to sell a leveraged loan of $1 billion to $2 billion to institutional investors. Leveraged loans are similar to junk bonds in that they are deemed high risk, but return higher yields.  Greg shared his views on the expected interest rates of the leveraged loans.

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Partner Gregory Sichenzia Writes “3 Fundraising Options to Consider During a Tepid IPO Market” for Huffington Post

June 13, 2016 – Partner Greg Sichenzia wrote an article for Huffington Post Business titled “3 Fund Raising Options to Consider During a Tepid IPO Market.” The article describes three types of financing activities private companies that want to raise funds to list on a national exchange can consider as an alternative to the traditional underwritten IPO: private investments in public equity, or PIPEs, reverse mergers, and partnerships with existing corporations.

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Partner Gregory Sichenzia Quoted in a Los Angeles Times article on Microsoft’s Purchase of LinkedIn

New York, NY – June 13, 2016 – Partner Greg Sichenzia was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article titled “Microsoft to buy networking site LinkedIn for $26.2 billion.”  The article discussed Microsoft Corp.’s announcement today that it would acquire LinkedIn in a $26.2 billion all cash transaction that is expected to close this year.  Greg said that the acquisition is a “big and bold step” for Microsoft and a “great deal for LinkedIn,” making Microsoft a more socially relevant company and providing LinkedIn with new capital to grow.

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Partner Greg Sichenzia to Participate in Panel on Uplisting to a National Exchange at the Marcum MicroCap Conference

Press Release – New York, NY – May 19, 2016 – Founding partner Greg Sichenzia will participate in a panel on uplisting to a national exchange at the 2016 Marcum MicroCap Conference in New York City on June 1, 2016 at 9AM.  The panel will address what every company needs to know before, during and after an uplisting.  The panel moderator will be Andrew Hall of Nasdaq and the other panelists will include Dave Donohoe of ROTH Capital Partners and Ramnarain Jaigobind of Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC. 
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Marc J. Ross, Esq. Speaks at Greenhouse Venture’s Cannabis Conference

Founding partner Marc Ross will be speaking at the Innovation in the Cannabis Industry: Technology, Medical & Investment conference on April 30th, where he will discuss Cannabis Investment Trends.

Please click here for more information on this event, and pass it along to anyone you think might be interested.

If you have any questions, please contact Marc at mross@srf.law or (212) 398 – 5541.

Firm Participates in TechDay

April 20, 2016 – Tomorrow, Thursday April 21, 2016, Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP will be participating in TechDay, the largest startup event in the U.S.  The firm will have a booth showcasing its Legal Services for Entrepreneurs practice group.  The top venture capital firms, accelerators and over 550 tech companies are expected to participate.  TechDay is open to the public and free to attend – come to learn about our services and to watch live demos or Shark Tank open casting calls.

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Firm Ranked #4 and #5 in PrivateRaise’s Q1 PIPE League Tables

April 19, 2016 – Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP was ranked #4 placement agent counsel and #5 issuer counsel in PrivateRaise’s Q1 PIPE league tables. PrivateRaise, a service of The Deal, ranks the top investment managers, placement agents, placement agent legal counsel, issuer legal counsel, and investor legal counsel by the total number of placements advised each quarter.

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Partner Gregory Sichenzia Quoted on IPO Activity

New York, NY – April 12, 2016 – Partner Greg Sichenzia was quoted in a Law360 article titled “Dormant IPO Market Could Pick Up Speed In 2nd Quarter”.  The article discussed the recent uptick in IPO activity in the second quarter, but notes that concerns about valuations have postponed several IPOs this year.  Greg noted that small to midsize biotech companies still face difficulties in obtaining IPO funding, forcing some to consider reverse mergers and other alternative routes to public markets.

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Partner Gregory Sichenzia Appears on CNBC to Discuss Impact of New Fiduciary Rule on Broker-Dealers

Press Release – New York, NY– April 7, 2016 – Founding partner Gregory Sichenzia appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell on April 6 where he debated the benefits and drawbacks of the new fiduciary rule announced that day by the Department of Labor.  Greg noted that this new standard is likely to lead to substantial regulatory costs for small broker dealers and may not result in better products or targeted advice. A core part of the rule says that if advisers offering retirement advice want to continue receiving commissions and other types of compensation for selling specific products, they and their clients need to sign a “best interest contract” in which the adviser pledges to put the client’s interests first. That is stricter than the current standard, which only provides they need to offer “suitable” recommendations.

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Partner Marc Ross to Discuss Investing in the Legal Marijuana Sector at the Growth Capital Expo

Press Release – New York, NY – April 6, 2016 – Founding partner Marc Ross will participate in a panel on the conflicting and ever-changing state of marijuana laws at the federal and state levels at the 2016 Growth Capital Expo on May 3-5 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The panel will address the current state of affairs, the impact of the evolving state regulatory regimes governing medical and recreational use, and the future of the market’s federal status in the near and long term.

More than 15 hours of presentations and discussion panels are scheduled over the three days of the Expo, an event bringing together emerging growth company executives, investors and finance specialists. Other topics addressed will include the Reg A+ “mini-IPO” process, microcap shareholder activism and cybersecurity issues.

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Partner Gregory Sichenzia Writes “Jumpstarting the IPO Market: Economic Factors to Watch in 2016” for Huffington Post

April 5, 2016 – Partner Greg Sichenzia wrote an article for Huffington Post Business titled “Jumpstarting the IPO Market: Economic Factors to Watch in 2016.” The article discusses recent macro and micro economic trends that may spark an uptick in IPO activity. These include an increase in public filings since January, greater stability in the global markets, cost cutting efforts by pre-IPO companies and opportunities for investors to enter the market near the bottom.

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