In addition to offering general corporate, finance and securities law advice for companies and pooled funds in these areas, CMX has specialized expertise in sector corporate and regulatory matters, which is complemented by industry and academic contacts and direct involvement as executives, advisors and board of director members in several of these areas.

CMX’s AI, Digital Asset and Blockchain practice group’s scope includes matters related to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and quantum computing, blockchain-based platforms, fintech, cryptocurrencies, coin-based offerings, robotics, drone and sensor integration with these platforms and related data management, integrity and cybersecurity issues.

CMX is currently focused on several matters relating to digital assets and tokenization, including emerging stablecoin programs, the integration of blockchain-based platforms with artificial intelligence platforms, and various financing, mergers and acquisitions and fund formation projects.

Paul Crath and Marvin Miller are co-heads of our AI, Digital Asset and Blockchain Practice Group.

As the number of states legalizing cannabinoids and psychotherapeutics for medical and adult use increases, there is growing disparity between federal and state laws concerning controlled substances. Businesses involved in the legal cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of cannabis, the development of plant-based and other psychotherapeutics, as well as those providing ancillary services throughout the distribution and supply chain, face an array of legal issues, including banking, regulatory compliance, licensing, branding, intellectual property, federal taxation, corporate transactions and dispute resolution.

However, the regulatory environment concerning this industry varies from state to state and is often in flux. While the passage of recent federal legislation opened the hemp/CBD industry creating a number of emerging legal interpretation and regulatory issues for this large emerging market, federal laws still prohibit the cultivation and sale of cannabis and the penalties for failing to meet applicable state/federal regulations can be extremely severe; including criminal prosecution. While this has resulted in the creation of a multi-billion dollar legal cannabis industry, those looking to do business in or participate with these emerging industries need experienced counsel to help them avoid potentially harsh landmines waiting for the unwary.

CMX's Cannabinoids and Psychotherapeutics practice understands the complex legal and business issues impacting companies operating in this sector.  Our lawyers have the depth of experience and national reach necessary to help clients meet their business objectives. We monitor notable industry trends and legislative developments to provide timely guidance to clients seeking to navigate the maze of often-conflicting federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing cannabinoids and psychotherapeutics while leveraging our experience and knowledge across multiple disciplines to help our clients navigate the unique needs of the emerging, and constantly changing, cannabinoid and psychotherapeutics industry. CMX has a broad national set of clients allowing us to stay close to current developments, trends and leading edge players in the market.

Our clients include cultivators, processors, dispensers and distributors, and suppliers of ancillary products and services as well as public companies and private equity investors and investment funds looking to lend capital to and invest in legal cannabinoid and psychotherapeutic related enterprises. Drawing on our understanding of the complex business and legal issues impacting companies and entrepreneurs in this space, we are able to provide targeted solutions to the full range of transactional, rulemaking, regulatory, legislative, and litigation challenges our clients confront.

We assist our clients in understanding and assessing the federal and state regulatory framework for cannabinoids, psychotherapeutics and other industry products; licensing applications and requirements to operate and related administrative matters; commercial litigation; negotiating and documenting investments, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions; conducting due diligence on the targets of such transactions; federal, state and local tax issues; day-to-day regulatory advice and general business counsel; and labor and employment, including workplace training and litigating workplace claims.

Disclaimer:
Possessing, using, distributing, and/or selling Schedule I or II listed narcotics under the US federal Controlled Substances Act is illegal under federal law, regardless of any state law that may decriminalize such activity under certain circumstances. Although federal enforcement policy may at times defer to states’ laws and not enforce conflicting federal laws, interested businesses and individuals should be aware that compliance with state law in no way assures compliance with federal law, and there is a risk that conflicting federal laws may be enforced in the future. No legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law.

Please contact Paul Crath or Marvin Miller with any inquires you may have.

Capital markets are key components to allow businesses to flourish and operate.

Lawyers and capital markets participants must be smarter and more efficient than ever, constantly adapting to market changes, interpreting the many layers of regulations and understanding what investors and corporations are looking for and in need of in an evolving environment. They must consider increasingly innovative and complex financing solutions.

CMX's Capital Markets practice has years of experience to navigate every complexity of the evolving markets and products and to efficiently advise on any type of transaction. They rely on their deep experience of capital markets transactions in mature and growth markets. When needed, we act fast. If a simple solution is not enough, we dig deep. We think ahead and analyze businesses and the industries in which they operate to identify the issues before they become problems.

Our advice covers the whole financing life cycle and draws on experience from our banking, capital markets, financial restructuring and insolvency, regulatory and dispute lawyers, including:

• all forms of capital-raising

• intricate, cross-border financing

• strategies for acquisitions, reorganization restructurings

• regulatory matters in key markets

• all forms of structured financing and innovative funding solutions

• fund formation

Please contact Paul Crath, head of our Capital Markets practice group, with any inquiries you may have.

CMX Corporate practice focuses on the business transactions of our clients and work together to provide clients with the legal and market experience needed to manage and close the most complex transactions, as well as provide practical counsel on clients' day-to-day operations.

CMX lawyers assist clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, bankruptcies and insolvencies, partnerships, private equity and venture capital investments, fund formation, capital markets and equity offerings, corporate finance and debt market activities, corporate governance and other general corporate matters. We represent early-stage and late-stage private companies, start-ups, domestic and foreign enterprises, venture capital, private equity funds, hedge funds, investment banks and high-net-worth individuals.

Our clients are both large and small companies involved, among other areas, in banking and financial services, manufacturing, software and technology services, food and beverage, construction, consumer products, fashion, marketing and staffing services, art, media, entertainment, and retail. We offer our corporate clients the combined benefits of a local presence with global contacts and resources to provide clients advice and services throughout the World.

CMX lawyers also serve as outside general counsel to several small to mid-size privately held companies as well as public companies.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquiries you may have.

CMX's lawyers in the Corporate Finance group have extensive experience structuring, negotiating and completing complex financing transactions on behalf of our clients, including companies seeking to borrow capital or issue securities, financial institutions and investment funds serving as lenders, participants and secondary market, distressed debt purchasers.

We are able to structure and complete a broad range of transactions in the most advantageous manner possible for our clients, including senior secured loans, mezzanine and junior lien financings, public and private bond issuances, asset-backed and capital market transactions, private placements, structured derivative transactions, equity forwards; equity margin lending, structured notes, prime brokerage arrangements, synthetic prime brokerage and other finance deals involving a wide range of asset classes and business types.

Please contact Paul Crath, Head of our Corporate Finance practice group, with any inquiries you may have.

CMX lawyers have advised companies, banks, broker-dealers, private funds, high net worth individuals and family offices on transactions in the rapidly evolving derivatives market. CMX lawyers have been derivative practitioners since the beginning developing stages of the derivatives market in the 1980's.

CMX’s Derivatives practice work with clients to structure and implement new derivative products, develop trading strategies utilizing complex debt and equity instruments, document and execute derivatives transactions for hedging or investment purposes, and negotiate and establish master derivative trading relationships with banks and broker-dealers.

We collaborate with other practice groups in the Firm to provide comprehensive advice to corporations, funds and financial institutions that use derivatives, and we maintain strong relationships with international local counsel to allow us to service our clients’ needs for derivatives advice in international markets. Our lawyers actively participate in industry-wide initiatives, including the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) working groups.

We focus on the types of derivatives most used by our clients, including:

• Equity Derivatives including issuer transactions, swaps and options

• Fixed Income, Commodity and Credit Default Swaps and Loan Credit Default Swaps

• Loan and Bond Total Return Swaps

CMX lawyers also help our clients efficiently manage positions, risk exposure and leverage by negotiating:

• ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes

• Clearing Agreements

• Prime Brokerage Agreements

• Synthetic Prime Brokerage Agreements

• Portfolio and Cross-product Margining Agreements and Collateral Bridges

• Repurchase Agreements

• Securities Lending Agreements

In addition to transactional matters, CMX lawyers provide regulatory and compliance advice relating to the treatment of derivatives transactions under Dodd-Frank and related CFTC and SEC rules and regulations.

We represent clients in transactions involving OTC derivative financial products, advising numerous commercial and investment banks, as well as major corporations, insurance companies and other end-users of these products. Our lawyers are also experienced in traditional commodities transactions and exchange-listed futures and options, counseling major exchanges, commercial banks, insurance companies, portfolio managers, investment banks, traders and advisers.

We have been involved in developing a variety of innovative derivatives and financial product transactions. Among others, our lawyers has been instrumental in the development of credit derivatives and equity derivatives, including various convertible note and equity transactions, including related derivative transactions. We have significant experience with various stand-alone derivative transactions, such as accelerated share repurchase transactions, equity forwards, equity margin loans, outperformance swaps, and total return swap transactions, including both debt and equity-linked total return swaps and facilities. Many of these transactions have been structured to resolve novel and complex tax, regulatory and accounting issues.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.

Figuring out what comes next in your business isn’t easy.  A private company's journey from an idea to disruptive technology is mined with decisions, potential pitfalls and successes.  At CMX we want to make your journey easier.

We represent start-ups and business development partners in your business. Whether you’re developing an idea, perfecting your business plan, preparing to raise capital, or looking to go public, CMX's Emerging Companies Practice is ready to help.

CMX attorneys counsel entrepreneurs starting new businesses, advising on the formation of companies and their relative advantageous, equity structures, capitalization, negotiations with investors, structuring capital raises, negotiating various employment arrangements with key personnel, development employee incentive plans, reviewing and advising on intellectual property rights, and other issues vital to their success.

We take an interdisciplinary approach to counseling entrepreneurs and young companies, offering deep expertise in such vital areas as Corporate, Corporate Finance, Finance and Banking, Employment, Tax, Real Estate, and Merger & Acquisitions.

This interdisciplinary approach, along with the breadth and depth of our practice groups, allows us to serve as a strategic advisor through each stage of a private company's growth. This allows for maximum effectiveness and efficiencies for our clients. We provide entrepreneurs with the information and opportunities they need to succeed with their innovative ideas, and to develop into the next generation of industry leaders.

CMX attorneys have also advised non-U.S. start-up whether at the incubator or growth-stage.

We have a large network of finance, investment banking and capital market clients, and investor, professional advisors and strategic partners, both in the US and globally, to help our clients ensure they have the right teams around them to succeed in their business development.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.

The legal sector has seen major growth where emerging markets require immediate organizational development and expansion. Many of these markets are quickly evolving and expanding. CMX's clients tend to be fast and nimble with entrepreneurial flair and a mercurial approach seeking out niches and business opportunities at an alarming rate.

CMX's Emerging Industries practice focuses on bringing legal insights to a number of technological innovations that are reshaping our society. CMX lawyers apply their high level of knowledge from different practices, including Corporate, Corporate Finance, and Securities, among other areas.

CMX lawyers take a proactive approach to solving business issues related to emerging technologies. We remain abreast of developments in such areas as blockchain, cryptocurrency, crowdfunding, “Big Data,” artificial intelligence, and FinTech, as well as others. By anticipating where problems and opportunities may arise, we can help clients mitigate risk exposure and forge agreements to leverage new technologies to ultimately benefit their business’ bottom lines.

CMX lawyers also provides counsel when disputes arise. Our philosophy is to develop strategies that help move our clients toward their business goals. This includes early assessment of potential disputes and advising on actions that result in cost-effective solutions.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.

Unfair and discriminatory labor practices against employees can take many forms, including claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, refusal to give a reasonable accommodation, denial of leave, employer retaliation, and wage and hour violations. We handle a variety of civil litigation cases, dispute and settlement management involving unfair labor practices and claims against employees, whether advocating for the employee or defending the employer in a wide range of labor disputes.

CMX's Employment practice manages FINRA related broker employment issues, disputes with local state taxing authorities over employment claims in the restaurant and hospitality sector, and employee contract claims sourced from employment contracts. We also advise employees and employers, and advise, draft and prepare for our clients, employment contracts for key employees or as part of severance situations.

In addition, essential element of the talent lifecycle is ensuring compliance in the day-to-day management of employees.  CMX attorneys assist employers in managing legal compliance, developing best-in-class policies and programs to reduce turnover, drive accountability, maximizing employee engagement and happiness, and driving company culture for our corporate and business clients.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.

CMX's Film and Publishing practice represents a wide range of clients in the film and publishing industry from creative talent agreements and contracts to production, distribution, syndication, broadcast, and financing. We help creative talent evaluate, strategize, negotiate creative talent agreements and counsel on industry practices. We provide transactional legal support ranging from studio and network deals to independent creative projects. We work closely with a client’s other professional advisors on all matters.

CMX lawyers negotiate film financing agreements, including development, production, “negative pick-up,” distribution, and acquisition agreements; and negotiate territorial pre-sale, private equity, secured transactions, and other forms of financing. We negotiate options and otherwise secure rights necessary for our clients to move projects forward in all media and advise on structure and documentation for private placements to raise financing for individual film and publishing projects. CMX lawyers help clients navigate the regulatory environment when they seek crowdfunding for their projects or companies.

For CMX's film and publishing clients, we develop and protect copyright, trademark, publicity, and other intellectual property rights, and we review books, screenplays, film, television, and online content for defamation, infringement, and other risks. We negotiate rights agreements, foreign rights agreements and licensing agreements.

CMX lawyers identify and exploit ancillary revenue opportunities for our clients from international distribution agreements, branded entertainment, sponsorships, commercial tie-ins, media appearances, mobile entertainment, Internet films, video games, music videos, merchandising, and licensing. We also use our relationships and knowledge of industry customs to negotiate and structure employment contracts with competitive salary, bonus, and severance provisions.

CMX also actively negotiates various ownership and intellectual property rights issues and disputes whether with principles or with independent organizations, such as the Writers Guild.

Please contact Marvin Miller with any inquiries you may have.

Clients choose CMX for our ability to navigate the complexities of finance and banking markets while providing years of experience and insight. We understand intricate financial transactions and apply that knowledge and experience to structuring innovative deals for our clients.

CMX lawyers serve the needs of many in the finance and banking markets having represented corporate borrowers, banks and sponsors.

CMX's Finance and Banking practice focuses on advising clients in connection with:

• Corporate borrowing and other financing type transactions

• Leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations

• Other financing transactions including asset-based lending transactions, real estate, structured trade, and commodity and investment-grade financings

• Workouts, restructurings, debtor-in-possession financings and exit financings

Please contact Marvin Miller, Head of our Finance and Banking practice group, with any inquiries you may have.

CMX's Financial Restructuring practice draws on our lawyers' deep experience in advising companies and investors engaged in corporate and financial restructurings and workouts, debtor and creditor-related disputes and special opportunities and special situations.

We have a deep understanding of the business dynamics involved in capital markets, securities and finance and banking allowing us to provide strategic advice on restructuring distressed businesses and investments to maximize their value. We provide practical solutions that resolve disputes related to a company's financial challenges to enable companies to continue operating or to allow investors to achieve the highest possible returns on their investments.  In addition, CMX acts as general counsel to insolvency, restructuring and investment banking and broker dealer firms giving us greater insight into the market and its developments.

Please contact Paul Crath or Marvin Miller with any inquiries you may have.

The founding partners of CMX have significant experience acting as “in-house general counsel” to corporations in various industries including restaurant and hospitality groups, technology, natural resources, publishing, film, publishing and media, merchant banks, investment funds and brokers dealers. We combine legal and corporate development expertise to provide detailed advice to owner-operators and founders in coordination with their advisors. We work in close conjunction with senior management, their boards of directors and key constituents to have an in-depth understanding of all aspects our client's business to better meet their corporate goals and initiatives.

In start-up, early-stage or expansion stage, operating companies or pooled investment funds  in particular, general counsel services could include hourly legal advice provided in the initial corporate constituent documents, board and governance advice to more in-depth assistance in planning, managing and advising on capitalization table management, including providing advice relating to the required terms and conditions of successive financing rounds and any related offering document or other corporate, securities law and tax considerations.  We assist, negotiate and draft key agreements from sales and other strategic contracts to form the revenue foundation of the business. This stage of corporate development also typically involves a comprehensive planning of initial employment, founder relationships with the company, and third-party contractor and option plan advice.

Many clients could benefit from or desire this in-house advice but are in a transition stage where they are managing budgets that make such a role prohibitive, or not yet in need of a full time in-house general counsel role.

Building on this expertise and experience across its practice groups, CMX offers many of its applicable practice area services on a “fractional general counsel basis” to companies in growth cycles or expansion stages or who are going through special situations such as a merger, acquisition, or industry roll-up program, cross border expansion issues, or a specific financing program transition stage to a potential in-house counsel role.

The compensation, terms and duration of the CMX’s fractional general counsel arrangements are flexible, depending on the applicable client situation and needs and can expand from an hourly-rate basis to include monthly or quarterly arrangements and can include partially-success based or partially option/equity-based compensation.

Paul Crath heads our Fractional General Counsel Services Practice Group.

CMX’s Litigation practice represents business entities, individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, contractors, business and property owners, real estate developers, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, non-profits, banks and business entities in New York State and Federal courts in disputes ranging from small conflicts to complex commercial litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts, arbitrators and administrative tribunals. We have litigated business disputes for clients ranging from large companies and large regional employers to small, closely-held businesses and individuals.

Our lawyers take a collaborative approach whether representing our clients as defendants or plaintiffs and have one thing in mind - driving successful outcomes for our clients.

We search for creative and effective solutions to legal disputes. We encourage alternative dispute resolution when appropriate as a means to reduce the cost and burden of lawsuits allowing parties to explore innovative and principled compromise.

We understand that the value of our representation is measured both by the results we obtain and the satisfaction of our clients. Accordingly, we are committed to a service-oriented approach to all matters entrusted to us. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations for high quality and vigorous advocacy, regular communication, and sensitivity to cost. When disputes go to court, we work closely with clients to implement litigation strategies that balance business objectives and the likelihood of success with budget constraints.

CMX’s promise about our litigation services is simple. While we cannot guarantee any particular outcome, we do promise to work tirelessly on your behalf and to keep you timely informed about developments in any matter entrusted to us.

We understand that business litigation is expensive and that when it comes to fee arrangements one size does not always fit all. Thus, in certain circumstances, we are open to shouldering some of the risk of litigation along with you. Unlike most traditional law firms, CMX does not insist that every legal matter must be paid for on an hourly basis. While hourly billing is often the best way to efficiently achieve your objectives, sometimes a creative fee arrangement can provide more certainty and budget control, along with creating opportunities to offset risks for us. We will work with you to explore an alternative payment arrangement that works for you and your budget.

Alternative fee arrangements under which we may take risk with you include:

• Fix or Flat Fees. We agree to an up-front set fee for the representation. Often used in routine or repetitive litigation, but can be varied to involve an agreed monthly or other periodic fee for a larger lawsuit or a flat fee for specific segments such as for discovery or the trial.

• Contingency Fees. We agree to be paid based on results achieved, sometimes with a reduced hourly rate. Payment is often expressed as a percentage of the recovery or settlement. Not every type of case is suited for this arrangement but where they are, we are glad to consider this arrangement.

• Capped Fees. You pay up to a specified maximum amount on an hourly basis, but no more. This arrangement is often paired with a reduced contingency fee.

• Defense Contingency. We agree on some successful parameters and there is a discounted fee associated therewith. In the event a more favorable outcome is achieved, then CMX is paid a success premium. In other words, the fee is in part dependent on how much we save you from paying.

• Hold Back. We agree on a fixed price or hourly rate and you establishe success parameters. An agreed-upon percentage of all your payments are deposited into our Trust Account and held until an identified milestone or the conclusion of the dispute. At that time, you decide whether CMX should be paid all or part of the Hold Back amount and whether any success premium is due.

• While litigation is time consuming and not always the most efficient means to resolve disputes, and while we try to be creative to the extent risk sharing is properly aligned with a possible fee structure other than hourly rates, do note that fees may be apportioned based on case complexity whereby a combination of any of the aforementioned billing arrangements may be contemplated.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.

Acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and roll-ups have always been an important strategic option for investors, corporations, financial institutions and private equity investors. Our clients rely on CMX's legal advice to help understand and assess these options and execute their most complex transactions. Our depth and breadth support our clients in both their domestic deals and their most complex multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Clients value CMX's innovative approach and high degree of individualized attention. Our goal is to deliver superior service, earn your trust and build our relationship. Our knowledge and experience enable us to devise creative deal structures, design acquisition and disposal programs and implement productive strategies for acquirers, sellers, acquisition targets, whether strategic or broadening your business profile and activities.

CMX lawyers have throughout their careers represented leading multinationals and other corporations, major commercial and investment banks, private equity funds, entrepreneurs and smaller visionaries who have built businesses and who are looking to acquire or sell. We help clients close deals across industries, especially:

• Private Equity

• Financial Institutions

• Natural Resources

• Industrials

• Infrastructure

• Publishing

• Film, Media and Entertainment

• Restaurants, Food and Hospitality

• Construction and Building Materials

• Service Industries

• Staffing Industries

• Real Estate

• Food and Hospitality

• Consumer Products and Goods

Our experience allows us to counsel clients with a distinct blend of legal advice and years of insight and experience providing our clients a unique perspective into legal implications and market conditions.

Please contact Paul Crath with any inquiries you may have.

Cyberattacks and data breaches have increased dramatically in recent years, making it critical for companies worldwide to understand the privacy and data related legal risks faced in the course of doing business. The frictionless flow of information is a defining feature of today's information economy. The ability of accumulating and transferring customer data, employee files, financial records, and other information around the globe quickly and cheaply while an opportunity for business, also presents a new world of risks that such data and other information is susceptible to being stolen by unauthorized internet accessibility, system hacking and other illegal activity.

Privacy and data security laws are continually evolving, vary by jurisdiction, are interpreted unpredictably, and are in a constant state of flux. Even the most well-meaning, conscientious company can make a false step as it captures, uses, transfers and discloses personal information. The same applies to cybersecurity, which is becoming increasingly complex. The consequences can be serious: heavy fines, injunctions, government audits, even criminal liability. Perhaps more importantly, companies that run counter to privacy, data and cybersecurity standards find themselves open to negative media attention and the immeasurable damage of lost consumer trust and confidence.

These risks have led a growing number of internet companies, app developers, and financial and securities firms to adopt sound privacy, data and security practices, ensuring regulatory and legal compliance, protecting their competitive advantage while reducing their risk for loss and litigation.

CMX's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity practice advise clients on privacy, data and cybersecurity matters, including policies and compliance, breaches and violations, and assist our client’s management and compliance teams in dealing with regulators and enforcement professionals on incident and data breach responses. CMX lawyers also assist clients in reviewing and updating privacy, data and cybersecurity policies, written supervisory procedures and implementing policies and procedures to enhance our client’s control environment.

Please contact Marvin Miller, Head of our Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity practice group, with any inquiries you may have.

CMX's Commercial and Residential Real Estate practice group is dedicated to facilitating real estate sales and purchases, closings, assessment liens, title transfers, and more. While the process of acquiring and selling properties can become tedious and confusing, CMX assists in the smooth transition of ownership and the swift resolution of property, title, use and landlord tenant disputes. CMX lawyers help clients avoid the many potential issues which can arise at during a transaction, including closing and post-closing matters.

In addition to the purchase or sale of real property, states typically regulate the renting or leasing of property for residential or commercial purposes. Such laws cover security deposits, evictions, and more.  State and local laws may also have a substantial effect on how owners can use their property. Zoning and environmental laws affect development and construction projects. Further, community or homeowner association rules affect the use of property in many residential communities.

Whether a first time home buyer or an experienced real estate investor, CMX provides guidance as to all aspects of a real estate transaction, such as inspections, contracts, title insurance, mortgage financing, private financing and closings. When needed CMX has an extensive network of real estate brokers, inspectors, and mortgage lenders to make sure that the transaction is handled as diligently and smoothly as possible.

Buying or selling a house, co-op, condominium, multi-family or commercial building can be a significant financial transaction. Although a real estate closing itself may seem simple, what takes place before and sometimes during the closing can be complicated and stressful. CMX's experienced real estate attorneys are able to help you make the informed decision and deal with any problems that may arise.

We are able to serve our real estate clients in New York, California and Connecticut.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.

CMX's Restaurant and Hospitality practice has a broad range of experience in both the business and legal aspects of the restaurant and hospitality industry. We provide comprehensive legal services to business owners, tenants, landlords and developers, franchisors, franchisees, and managers of restaurants and hospitality businesses.  Whether representing restaurant and hospitality businesses as a single store enterprise or a multi-establishment operation, it is critical to have legal guidance from attorneys who understand the unique dynamics that comprise this industry.  CMX's Restaurant and Hospitality practice brings the necessary practice experience and industry savvy.

CMX's Restaurant and Hospitality practice handles all aspects in the launching of a new restaurant or hospitality business. With our industry knowledge we are able to advise our clients on different potential structures.  We also advise clients of the most advantageous way to form their business as a partnership, corporation or limited liability company and draft shareholder, operating, management and other agreements, including the filing of documents forming these entities.

Our experience and guidance is also invaluable in the acquisition of real estate, leasing of property, obtaining a liquor license, to aggressively defending litigation matters.  CMX lawyers assist in drafting, negotiating and closing acquisitions or dispositions, financing, franchising, management agreements, joint ventures and other restaurant and hospitality-related documents.  Additionally, our lawyers have significant experience in acquiring, selling, financing and refinancing restaurant and hospitality related businesses and given the increasing importance of data security to restaurant, and hospitality businesses, we help clients engage in data security risk management and post-breach investigations.

By utilizing the combined skills of the Corporate, Capital Markets, Finance and Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate - Commercial and Residential, Tax, Litigation and Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Practice Groups, CMX's lawyers deliver full-service legal representation to its retail, restaurant and hospitality clients.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.

CMX Securities practice and its lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience to provide the high-quality level of representation demanded by public companies and other market participants. Our Securities practice advise clients on securities issues specific to private and public companies and assist with preparing and filing registration statements, proxy statements, annual, quarterly and current reports and other SEC filings as well as private placement memoranda and related private offering materials.

CMX's approach is to thoroughly understand a company's business and objectives so that we can better and more effectively advise them as well as to help ensure that any disclosure documents are accurate and complete. We also understand the difference between simply assisting our clients to draft offering and disclosure documents and helping guide them to opportunities, investors and relationships; thus we are able to leverage our industry knowledge and contacts with underwriters, investment banks, hedge funds and PIPE funds to identify possible partners who can help our clients grow their businesses in an efficient manner.

Our significant experience in representing issuers, underwriters, investment banks and investors in public and private offerings allows us to better understand market expectations, the interests of the parties to these transactions, the business needs of our clients and the need for efficient execution and speed to market.

Compliance with, or meeting requirement for exemptions from, federal and state securities laws is not only the principal focus of public and private offerings of securities, but can also be an important element in many other business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, tender offers and the formation of new ventures, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures.

CMX has seasoned securities practitioners, affording our clients access to lawyers and their securities experience in local and regional markets, as well as access to extensive industry knowledge.

Please contact Marvin Miller with any inquiries you may have.

CMX's Securities Regulatory and Enforcement practice provide comprehensive and practical counsel to broker-dealers, investment advisers, public companies, financial services firms and individuals facing regulatory investigations, exams and sweeps, and enforcement actions.

We work with and defend our clients during inspections, examinations, and sweeps led by SEC, FINRA, and state securities regulators. We advise on examination practices and offer mock audit support to broker-dealers, registered investment advisers (RIAs), and private fund managers and also conduct internal investigations and counsel management and boards of directors on all types of securities industry matters.

CMX lawyers regularly navigate and guide broker-dealers through a wide array of regulatory and enforcement matters; including: inspections and examinations by state securities regulators, SEC, and FINRA; examination practices and mock audit support; registration requirements and exemptions from registration; defense of complaints alleging violation of securities laws; SEC, FINRA and state investigations and enforcement actions; private placement matters; registration requirements and exemptions, investment adviser registration and exemption issues; written supervisory procedures, including drafting and updating. CMX lawyers also advise clients on employment cases involving securities professionals (such as those involving claims of wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination, defamation, theft, non-performance and termination issues and compensation disputes), and enforcement or defense of restrictive employment, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.

CMX lawyers base their advice on a thorough understanding of each client’s unique business model, circumstances, and specific goals and in doing so help our regulated clients evaluate the potential collateral consequences of entering into a regulatory settlement or consent. Our lawyers advise on how to structure settlements to avoid or minimize consequences to their business.

Legal practitioners and clients sometimes approach securities and financial services litigation fatalistically, believing that these cases must be prolonged, expensive, and distracting affairs. CMX lawyers reject that assumption. Our goal is not simply to secure positive results for our clients, but to do so efficiently, discreetly, and with minimal business disruption.

Please contact CMXLaw with any inquires you may have.