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Car Charging Group, Inc. partners with Federal Realty Investment Trust

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:28:32 +0000

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT – News) today announced that it has partnered with Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CCGI.OB – News), a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Federal Realty’s portfolio of 18.6 million square feet of high quality retail assets in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and California.

Amy K. Maliza, Esq., serves as Corporate Counsel to the Car Charging Group, Inc. “We are pleased to be a part of the Car Charging team and assist with its efforts to advance the use of electric cars by strategically installing car charging stations,” said Ms. Maliza.

Di Santo LLP Selected as Go-To Firm in Florida for International Mergers & Acquisitions

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:41:21 +0000

December 15, 2011 (Miami) — We are pleased to announce that Di Santo LLP has been selected by Corporate International Magazine as the “go-to” firm in Florida for international mergers and acquisitions. Please click this LINK to view the feature of Di Santo LLP in the CorporateINTL M&A Guide.

Di Santo LLP works closely with clients to explore solutions and opportunities for executing successful M&A strategies. “There is definitely a new deal landscape that requires the experience of legal practitioners who have established a track record of closing transactions despite these challenges. Clients are assessing a broad spectrum of strategic alternatives for growth through M&A, including acquisitions both domestically and internationally, and joint ventures or strategic alliances. Clients are focused on acquisition targets with strong balance sheets as well as solid growth potential,” said Beth A. di Santo.

Crowdsource Funding Amendment to Securities Act for Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups Close to Passage in Congress

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:49:12 +0000

The concept of crowdsource funding via a securities offering is gaining support in both Houses of Congress. The current regulatory environment prohibits these types of securities offerings. The House of Representatives passed the “Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act” (H.R. 2930) on November 3, 2011. Shortly thereafter, the Senate proposed its own Bill “Democratizing Access to Capital Act (S.1791).” The objective is to create a new exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) that would allow entrepreneurs and start-up companies to accept investments in smaller increments from non-accredited investors. The Bills need to be reconciled and the legislative process will need to unfold. It is clear, however, that this movement is gaining momentum from both Congress and The White House. Assuming the amendment passes in one form or another, the crowdsource funding platform will significantly impact the ability for entrepreneurs and start-ups to obtain financing.

The Future Looks Bright For South Florida Life Sciences & Technology Start-Ups

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:58:42 +0000

South Florida’s future as a biotech hub got considerably brighter on Tuesday, when the University of Miami officially dedicated its ambitious Life Science & Technology Park, a new endeavor UM President Donna E. Shalala called “a game-changer” for Miami, the state of Florida, and beyond. “The launch of LegalSync (an affiliate of Di Santo LLP that provides legal solutions to start-up companies) is well-timed given the burgeoning start-up community in South Florida. We anticipate that the efforts of the University of Miami will create an outstanding platform for innovation in South Florida,” said Beth A. di Santo.

Read the full story at http://med.miami.edu/news/um-opens-its-life-science-technology-park

Beth A. Di Santo to speak at “Supporting Startups From The Ground Up” event hosted by E-Factor, the world’s largest community of entrepreneurs.

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:30:12 +0000

http://www.efactor.com/startupexemptionmiami

With the US financial crisis, small business and startups have become an imperative part of bringing the economy back to its stealth. Yet, with many bank, cash and credit regulations, startups and small businesses have not been able to grow and expand as fast as they potentially can.

Organizations and movements like Startup Exemption are advocating for a solution – crowdfunding. It is a way to allow Americans to choose, invest in small business in their communities. Sherwood Neiss from Startup Exemption, Beth Di Santo, Managing Partner, Di Santo LLP, and Ricardo Weisz, Founder/President of NorthVest Company, will share their expertise on:

* How to get involved in funding startups and what are the necessary tools?
* What are some new ways to support small businesses in your local communities or in other states?
* What are important components to a startup that is worth investing?
* How to take an idea, grow it into a company, then expand all the way to revenue stage?

Di Santo LLP Supports Venture For America

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:34:33 +0000

Venture For America is a program for young, talented grads to spend 2 years in the trenches of a start-up with the goal that these graduates will become socialized and mobilized as entrepreneurs moving forward. VFA’s objective is that a substantial proportion of the Venture For America Fellows will become successful entrepreneurs, preferably rooted in the communities to which they’re assigned. Venture for America’s purpose is job generation – our goal is to generate 100,000 U.S. jobs by 2025.

Di Santo LLP serves as lead counsel to Venture Capital Fund in Three Series A Equity Financings

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:31:44 +0000

Miami (April 5, 2011)—The Private Equity & Venture Capital Group at Di Santo LLP recently served as legal counsel to a venture capital fund’s equity investments in three emerging companies based in South Florida. The Firm served as lead counsel on the corporate governance, securities law and financing aspects of the transactions. The financings involved companies in the health care and consumer products industries. The Di Santo LLP team included Beth A. Di Santo, Amy K. Maliza and Ronald Barabas. “We’re seeing much more activity in venture capital financings across a broad spectrum of industries. As a result of the credit crunch, we anticipate that venture capital finance strategies will continue through 2011 and beyond.” said Ms. Di Santo.

Di Santo LLP mentioned in Crain’s New York for its representation of CleanTech REIT, Inc., an innovative REIT focused on building a diverse portfolio of cleantech properties to generate renewable energy.

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:01:43 +0000

We are pleased to report that Di Santo LLP is serving as general counsel to CleanTech REIT, Inc. We believe that the REIT structure provides a tax-efficient structure for purposes of acquiring and financing renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20110222/REAL_ESTATE/110229978

Di Santo LLP represents high-end international fashion company in Madison Avenue store lease

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:30:35 +0000

Di Santo LLP partners Julia Cheng (corporate) and Christian Bruno (real estate) represent an upscale international fashion company in its corporate matters and long-term commercial retail lease negotiations for its Madison Avenue flagship store.

Beth A. Di Santo leads Webinar on REIT Restructurings & Recapitalizations in 2010

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:41:55 +0000

On Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 2:00PM (EDT), Beth A. Di Santo will lead a webinar on REIT Restructurings & Recapitalizations in 2010. For more information, please visit http://execsense.com/details.asp?id=1163 or e-mail info@disantolaw.com. The webinar will include discussions regarding trends in REIT equity and debt offerings, commercial real estate and CMBS loan restructurings and predictions for REIT growth in 2010 and beyond.