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California’s Bulk Sales Law – A Possible Trap For The Unwary Buyer

If you’re buying or selling a business in California, you need to be aware of the Bulk Sales Law....

Laws Surrounding Finders Fees Continue To Evolve

For early-stage companies, the ability to raise money from investors is often critical to success. This can be a...

Aug 17 · 5 min read >

California Creates Finders Fee Exemption For Unregistered Persons

California has enacted a sweeping change to its securities laws, allowing for the payment of finder’s fees to unregistered...

Aug 17 · 2 min read >

Ruling Against Sun Capital Should Give Private Equity Reason For Pause

In late March, the U.S. District Court of the District of Massachusetts issued a decision in a case closely...

Aug 16 · 3 min read >

SEC Crowdfunding Rules Are in Effect

In recent years, crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe have become a popular way for people to solicit charitable...

Intermediaries In Crowdfunding: The Dos and Don’ts

New Securities and Exchange Commission rules took effect this year that authorize equity crowdfunding and allow accredited and unaccredited...

Regulation A+, Helping Small Businesses Raise Capital

Small businesses and startups should take note of new registration exemptions that enable companies to offer and sell up...

How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing

A down round is a round of financing that values a company at less than in an earlier round....

SAFE To KISS: The Next Generation Of Startup Financing

Obtaining initial financing can be a major issue for early stage and startup companies. One increasingly popular investing tool...

SEC Raises Net Worth Threshold For ‘Qualified Clients’

Every five years, the Securities and Exchange Commission is required to adjust the dollar threshold tests it uses to...