Jobs Act 101Navigating Reg A+ – Regulation A+ Attorneys
Posted by the Regulation A+ Attorneys On March 25, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) adopted final rules to implement Section 401 of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act by expanding Regulation A into two… Read More
Are Rule 504 Shares Free Trading?
Rule 504 (“Rule 504”) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) provides an exemption from the registration requirements of the federal securities laws which allows issuers to offer and sell up… Read More
How To Use Regulation A+ To Go Public – Regulation A+ Attorneys
On March 25, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Regulation A pursuant to the mandate of Section 401(a) of the JOBS Act. The amended rules known as Amended A+ were adopted to facilitate capital-raising by smaller companies. Regulation A+ offerings can be structured… Read More
What Is a Smaller Reporting Company? Going Public Lawyer
Securities Lawyer 101 Blog Complying with the Smaller Reporting Company Rules The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a system of disclosure rules for issuers who fall into the category of a smaller reporting company. This… Read More
SEC Censures Crowdfunding Website for Selling to US Investors
Securities Law Blog On November 12, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) censured Eureeca.com, a Cayman Islands-based crowdfunding website for its failure to implement procedures “reasonably designed” to prevent U.S. investors from using its funding portal… Read More
How Can I Raise Capital After the JOBS Act?
A private or public company can raise capital in a variety of ways. Traditional sources of capital for companies include loans from financial institutions such as a bank, or from friends and family as well as receivable financing.
What Is Accredited Crowdfunding? – Go Public Lawyer
As of September 23, 2013, the JOBS Act has permitted general solicitation and advertising in Rule 506 private placements. While equity crowdfunding is not yet legal, both the SEC and FINRA have proposed rules for equity crowdfunding. This has… Read More
Crowdfunding a Going Public Offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules for crowdfunding remain unresolved, but 13 states have passed legislation allowing intrastate crowdfunding. The SEC as well as state securities regulators have provided meaningful guidance addressing intrastate crowdfunding.
And The Beat Goes On – Tennessee Adopts Crowdfunding
While the SEC (after 700 days) has not adopted its final equity crowdfunding regulations, Tennessee’s entrepreneurial efforts have moved forward. Tennessee’s new crowdfunding law known as “Invest Tennessee Exemption” became effective on January 1, 2015. The new law… Read More
Due Diligence in Accredited Crowdfunding Offerings
The Anti-Fraud Provisions That Apply to Accredited Crowdfunding Even though Accredited Crowdfunding Offerings are exempt under Rule 506(c) and no specific disclosure requirements apply, under most circumstances, the anti-fraud provisions mandate disclosure of certain information to investors. Section… Read More