Jason Leung speaks at FACL Fall Conference November 16, 2013

The crowdfunding phenomenon is here to stay. Listen to Jason Leung of LeungLaw PC and other panelists as they explore the current state of crowdfunding. Particular focus will include crowdfunding to support the entertainment industry and media projects, and the legal issues that arise from the most common crowdfunding models.

Panel discussions cover: (i) types of crowd funding and the benefits/pitfalls of each; (ii) the current regulatory position of the Ontario Securities Commission, including an overview of current and proposed regulations and their implications; (iii) crowdfunding around the world and the vulnerability of crowdfunding to fraud; and (iv) using crowdfunding to launch and maintain litigation defences.