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SEC Provides Guidance On Integration Under Reg D

In November, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance issued new Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs)...

SEC Adopts Changes To Form ADV, Recordkeeping Requirements For Investment Advisers

Investment advisers will be required to provide more information about various aspects of their separately managed account (SMA) business,...

Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act Aims To Encourage Stock Options and restricted stock units For Startup Employees

On July 12, 2016, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act, a...

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The Consumer Review Fairness Act Signed Into Law – No More Yelp Gag Clauses

On December 15, President Barack Obama signed into law the Consumer Review Fairness Act, legislation which makes it easier...

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California Private Fund Adviser Exemption

As a general matter, California law requires that investment advisers register with the state if they are providing investment...

Consumer Warranties Welcomed To The Digital Age With E-Warranty Act

Thanks to changes in the federal statute governing warranties on consumer products, manufacturers and other suppliers are now able...

Should Parties in Merger and Acquisition Transactions Seek Representation and Warranty Insurance (RWI)?

Buyers in mergers and acquisitions are increasingly turning to insurance policies to protect themselves from financial loss stemming from...

SEC Provides Guidance On Regulation A+

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance in November issued four new Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations...

FINRA Expels First Member For Regulation Crowdfunding Violations

A company called UFP LLC in November became the first crowdfunding portal to be expelled as a member of...

SEC Adopts New Rule 147A To Facilitate Interstate Securities Offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted new rules aimed at modernizing how companies can raise money to...