NFT’s come to Washington with CRS

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, may be an industry deeply perplexing for much of the country. But those monetizing collectible digital assets have already begun playing the classic Washington game, turning to K Street to protect its interests before the government.

One of the largest companies in the NFT space—the Vancouver, Canada-based Dapper Labs, Inc.—became the first to federally register to lobby on issues related to NFTs, doing so in a public disclosure posted on Monday.

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/01/05/fads-crypto-lobbying-politics-526538

PPHC appoints Neal Strum as Chief Legal Officer

WASHINGTON – Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) today announced the addition of Neal Strum as Chief Legal Officer, a newly created role. Strum brings nearly a decade of experience with PPHC companies, having served as external counsel since PPHC’s inception.

Neal brings over thirty years of legal experience as a corporate and finance attorney at Venable LLP.

Prior to joining PPHC, Neal represented numerous clients across various industries – service, finance, hospitality, technology and healthcare – with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity and other equity investments.

Neal is a graduate of the University of Maryland and resides in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and children.