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News & Analysis as of May 18, 2013

Using the Reg. S Exemption for Foreign Investors

by The California Securities Attorneys on 1/9/2013

Using Reg. S is useful when the issuer does not want to be limited by the restrictions of Rule 506. With a Rule 506 offering all investors must be either accredited or sophisticated, and there is a limit of 35 non-accredited...more

Using Finders to Locate Investors – Bruce E. Methven

by The California Securities Attorneys on 12/11/2012

A number of years ago the SEC effectively banned the use of finders to locate investors for securities offerings that cross state lines. Still, a few states allow finders for their intrastate offerings (offerings made...more

Public Advertising of California Qualification by Permit Offerings

by The California Securities Attorneys on 11/15/2012

Although it takes more time and effort than other types of offerings, a California qualification by permit (25113) offering has major advantages in terms of allowing public advertising and having low investor requirements. ...more

Are REITS Investment Advisers?

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 6/29/2012

A REIT is an acronym for Real Estate Investment Trust, although the term more properly refers to tax status than a specific entity type. For a variety of reasons, a REIT may involve several different types of entities. The...more

New York State Amends Power of Attorney Law

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/2/2010

On August 13, 2010, New York State Governor David Paterson signed into law amendments to New York's Power of Attorney Law (A.8392-C/S.7288-A) (the "2010 Amendments"). The 2010 Amendments become effective September 12, 2010...more

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