Formation Issues

SEC Proposes Raise To Reg A+, Crowdfunding Limits

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed raising the maximum limit for Regulation A+ and Regulation Crowdfunding.

Mar 18 · 2 min read >

SEC Proposal Would Expand ‘Accredited Investor’ Definition

The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to update its definition of accredited investor, changes that are expected to...

Kik ICO Showdown May Reverberate Across Crypto Industry

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Canadian social media company Kik Interactive Inc. over a $100 million...

SEC Sues Social Media Co. Over $100 Million ICO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Canadian social media company Kik Interactive Inc. over a $100 million...

Jun 11 · 1 min read >

SEC Provides Clarity For Digital Token Sales

The Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month issued detailed guidance to companies that want to sell digital tokens,...

Founder’s Stock: Should You Subject It To Vesting Before A Venture Financing?

When the founders of a company invest in their business – either with money or their intellectual property –...

Putting A Cap On Participating Preferred Stock

Participating preferred stock – which entitles the investor to a preferential payment upon liquidation, as well as a share...

Crypto Firm Escapes Fine After Self-Reporting Unregistered ICO

The Securities and Exchange Company has settled charges a Washington D.C.-based crypto startup’s Initial Coin Offering was an unregistered...

Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Trade Secrets Case Against PE Fund

The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss smart home company Alarm.com’s trade secrets case...