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Report Finds Just 1 In 10 ICO Tokens In Use After Sale

The market for initial coin offerings has been red-hot this year, as more startups look to raise capital by...

What Is A Series LLC?

A Series LLC is a variation of the traditional LLC and allows the owner to segregate risk within separate...

What Is A Redemption Right?

A redemption right is a feature of preferred stock that allows investors to require a company to repurchase their...

Oct 24 · 56 sec read >

What Should Be The Interest Rate On A Convertible Note (AKA Bridge Note)?

Convertible notes are structured as loans that to the company that convert into equity at a later point in...

SEC Committee Recommends Changes To Simplify Rule 701

Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission Advisory Committee on Small Businesses heard a presentation on Rule 701...

Oct 17 · 2 min read >

A First Look at Equity Crowdfunding in the US: Q1 & Q2 2017

The 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act established provisions that allow early-stage businesses to offer and sell securities...

Oct 13 · 1 min read >

SEC Publishes CDIs On Rules 147, 503, 504 and Reg A

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporate Finance (Corp Fin) recently published its interpretation of various rules under...

Oct 9 · 3 min read >

SEC Alleges Two ICOs Defrauded Investors

The Securities and and Exchange Commission, which recently warned investors about the risks of initial coin offerings, has charged...

What Happens To A Trademark Licensee When The Licensor Is In Bankruptcy?

When a business licenses a trademark, lawyers often warn that if the licensor files for bankruptcy, the licensee could...

Sep 21 · 1 min read >

SEC Warns Investors About Dangers of SAFEs

Earlier this month, the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy issued an Investor Bulletin entitled “Investor Bulletin: Be...