Edward M. Daspin and a/k/a "Edward (Ed) Michael" (Order Denying Request to Exceed Word Limit)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA before the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Release No. 10296 / January 26, 2017 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Release No. 79886 / January 26, 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING File No. 3-16509 In the Matter of EDWARD M. DASPIN, a/k/a “EDWARD (ED) MICHAEL” ORDER DENYING REQUEST TO EXCEED WORD LIMIT Division counsel has filed a motion requesting expedited leave to file an opposition brief that contains up to 16,000 words, currently due on January 27, 2017. Briefs in excess of Rule 450 length limitations are disfavored. It is ORDERED that the Division’s motion to exceed the length limitation for the opposition brief is Denied. For the Commission, by its Secretary, pursuant to delegated authority. Jill M. Peterson Assistant Secretary