Science, Computers & Technology, Communications & Media Law, Securities Law

Investment Portals Addressed in SEC Staff Guidance Under JOBS Act; No-Action Letters Also Issued

by Elliott Curzon, Thor Imsdahl, Edward Pittman | Dechert LLP on 5/15/2013

Technology has spawned the formation of new internet-based marketplaces for illiquid and restricted securities. In most instances, these markets are operated by entities registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange...more

CFTC To Address Problems Of Dealing With Evolving Technology Sphere

by Felix Shipkevich | Shipkevich PLLC on 5/1/2013

Despite the fact that The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has spent years working on plans to adapt to the technological revolution that is changing the investing sphere, the disconnect between the agency and...more

SEC Approves Communications Via Social Media

by Kathryn L. Ossian | Miller Canfield on 4/9/2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has taken a new position that publicly traded companies may use social media to communicate information to investors, so long as investors are first advised of the communication...more

SEC Decides That Companies May Use Social Media

by Dean Hanley | Foley Hoag LLP on 4/8/2013

The Netflix Investigation - On July 3, 2012, the CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings, used his personal Facebook page to announce that Netflix had streamed 1 billion hours of content in the month of June. As the Securities...more

SEC's Netflix Report Confirms Ability to Use Social Media for Reg. FD Disclosures but Cites Risks

by Mark Plichta, Patrick Quick, Kenneth B. Winer | Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/8/2013

In connection with a Facebook post by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, the SEC issued a report of investigation on April 2, 2013 (Netflix Report) indicating that Regulation FD permits a company to announce material information...more

Social Media Use By Public Companies – The SEC Weighs In

by Robert Friedel, Andrew Kupchik | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 4/5/2013

The increasing presence of social media has created new avenues for companies to market to and connect with consumers, customers and investors. Many heads of industry maintain very public profiles, appearing regularly on...more

Accredited Crowdfunding, Internet Advertising And General Solicitation

by Jill Radloff | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Dodd-Frank and... on 4/5/2013

The SEC recently granted two accredited crowdfunding sites exemptions from the broker-dealer rules because the type of carried interest (or close equivalent) used to compensate the site is not transaction based compensation. ...more

SEC Approves Social Media Announcements If Investors Are Alerted

by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 4/4/2013

On April 2, 2013, the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that companies may use Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites to announce key information so long as investors have been alerted about which...more

SEC OKs Social Media Sites for Financial Disclosures

by James G. Gatto | Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 4/3/2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a report that makes clear that companies can use social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter to announce key information in compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure...more

SEC Speaks: Agency Takes Back-To-Basics Approach In Face Of Changing Leadership, Congressional Mandates And New Technologies

by Regina LaMonica, Jose Lopez, Keith Miller, Charles Mulaney, Pravin Rao | Perkins Coie on 2/25/2013

The annual “SEC Speaks” conference, in which Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) representatives review the agency’s efforts over the past year and preview the year to come, was held on February 22-23, 2013. A...more

Corporate Law Report: Managing Cyber Risks, BYOD, Obama's NLRB Crisis, Iran Sanctions, and More [Video]

by JD Supra Law News on 1/31/2013

Our latest Corporate Law Report looks at: - top ways to manage cyber risks in the workplace; - the growing trend of employees bringing their own electronic devices (BYOD) to work; - new reporting requirements as a result...more

FFIEC Issues Proposed Guidance on Social Media Risks and Compliance

by Richard Raysman | Holland & Knight LLP on 1/28/2013

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released a proposed guidance regarding the applicability of consumer protection, compliance and privacy laws to social media usage by banks, credit unions, and...more

SEC's New Position on Voting Buttons Necessitates Changes to Online and Telephone Proxy Solicitation

by Paul S. Lawler | Holland & Knight LLP on 1/10/2013

The SEC recently informed service providers in the proxy distribution industry of a new interpretive position regarding the use of voting buttons. According to the new SEC staff position, service providers must present...more

Lessons Learned in 2012

by Franc E. Del Fosse III | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 1/10/2013

As one calendar year ends and the next begins, it is natural to look back to take an inventory of lessons learned and to look forward in an attempt to implement such lessons. The year 2012 certainly had its fair share of...more

SEC Implements Secure E-Mail System for Submission of Draft Registration Statements

by Jackson Walker on 6/7/2012

On May 11, 2012, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued instructions for submitting draft registration statements confidentially under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the "JOBS Act"). As noted in our...more

LXBN This Week Ep. 3: Facebook's IPO, Oracle v. Google, POM's "Juice Wars" and U.S. v. Roger Clemens [Video]

by LXBN on 5/29/2012

To see links to all posts mentioned in this episode of LXBN TV, go here: http://bit.ly/KUsP5B __________________ After some time away, and coming at you after the long holiday weekend, we have the third installment of...more

Lessons For Investors From the Facebook IPO

by Daniel Brecher on 5/28/2012

Lessons For Investors From the Facebook IPO by Dan Brecher on May 28, 2012 Facebook highlights one of the most significant risks of pre-IPO investing—the value of the stock can go down as well as up. While Facebook’s...more

Business Incubator Association of New York State Annual Meeting Presentation JOBS Act – Legal Implications of Crowdfunding

by Phillips Lytle LLP on 5/1/2012

The recently enacted Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”) includes crowdfunding provisions that are of great interest to early stage companies. Implementing regulations have yet to be adopted and will be based...more

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Investment Portals Addressed in SEC Staff Guidance Under JOBS Act; No-Action Letters Also Issued

CFTC To Address Problems Of Dealing With Evolving Technology Sphere

SEC Approves Communications Via Social Media

SEC Decides That Companies May Use Social Media

SEC's Netflix Report Confirms Ability to Use Social Media for Reg. FD Disclosures but Cites Risks

Social Media Use By Public Companies – The SEC Weighs In

Accredited Crowdfunding, Internet Advertising And General Solicitation

SEC Approves Social Media Announcements If Investors Are Alerted

SEC OKs Social Media Sites for Financial Disclosures

SEC Speaks: Agency Takes Back-To-Basics Approach In Face Of Changing Leadership, Congressional Mandates And New Technologies

Corporate Law Report: Managing Cyber Risks, BYOD, Obama's NLRB Crisis, Iran Sanctions, and More [Video]

FFIEC Issues Proposed Guidance on Social Media Risks and Compliance

SEC's New Position on Voting Buttons Necessitates Changes to Online and Telephone Proxy Solicitation

Lessons Learned in 2012

SEC Implements Secure E-Mail System for Submission of Draft Registration Statements

LXBN This Week Ep. 3: Facebook's IPO, Oracle v. Google, POM's "Juice Wars" and U.S. v. Roger Clemens [Video]

Lessons For Investors From the Facebook IPO

Business Incubator Association of New York State Annual Meeting Presentation JOBS Act – Legal Implications of Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding

Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update - Vol. 2, Issue 4 - August 2011

Social Media And IR Functions: Heaven-Made Marriage Or Compliance Nightmare?

Corporate Law Report: Managing Cyber Risks, BYOD, Obama's NLRB Crisis, Iran Sanctions, and More [Video]

LXBN This Week Ep. 3: Facebook's IPO, Oracle v. Google, POM's "Juice Wars" and U.S. v. Roger Clemens [Video]

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