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Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, supporting charitable organizations, disaster relief, product development, artistic projects, and financing start-up companies. The passage of the JOBS Act of 2012 sought to broaden the use of crowdfunding in developing private capital for start-up companies by relaxing certain SEC investor registration requirements. less -

SEC Adopts Amendments Facilitating Opportunities for Access to Additional Capital

Fenwick & West LLP on 11/12/2020

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a release adopting amendments (“final rules”) to certain of its rules relating to exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act). The...more

“Three’s A Charm”: House Adopts JOBS Act 3.0 To Fix Earlier Capital Raising Reform Efforts

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 7/24/2018

t’s not often that the House of Representatives votes nearly unanimously on anything noteworthy these days, but that’s exactly what the House did on July 17 in voting 406-4 for the “JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of...more

"The JOBS Act: Did It Accomplish Its Goals?"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/6/2016

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Congress created the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) to encourage capital formation in order to grow businesses, create jobs and spur economic activity. Congress and...more

SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Pave the Way for Intrastate and Regional Offerings

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/6/2015

At the same time the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted rules implementing Regulation Crowdfunding pursuant to Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), the agency proposed...more

Crowdfunding and Real Estate Development

Sands Anderson PC on 9/17/2015

The real estate development market continues to open up to crowdfunding, and the changes to capital raising for real estate projects could be significant if only a small portion of the potential of these new methods take...more

Corporate Communicator - Spring 2014

Snell & Wilmer on 3/28/2014

In this issue of the Corporate Communicator we bring you two short articles on important developments from the SEC relating to private securities offerings and private M&A transactions. In the first article, we discuss the...more

Update: SEC Releases Long-Awaited Proposed Crowdfunding Rules

Polsinelli on 12/18/2013

In This Issue: - Requirements and Obligations Governing Crowdfunding Offerings - Regulation of Crowdfunding Portals - Additional Notable Provisions of the Proposed Rules - Next Steps - For More Information...more

JOBS Act Update: Regulators Take Action

Smith Anderson on 11/22/2013

Enactment of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) in April 2012 made headlines across the nation. The JOBS Act is designed to reduce capital raising restrictions faced by many companies, both by loosening...more

SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues 11 New C&DIs

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/19/2013

On November 13, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance issued two new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and nine...more

Better Late than Never…SEC Proposes Rules for Equity-Based Crowdfunding

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 11/14/2013

Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act - "Crowdfunding" is a term commonly used to describe a method of raising money through the Internet. While crowdfunding can be used to raise funds for many things, it has long been...more

Small Business Securities Bulletin: By Popular Demand - SEC Proposes Crowdfunding Rules

Baker Donelson on 11/13/2013

By way of background, pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and state securities laws, any offer and sale of a security must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and...more

Setting The Record Straight On The New General Solicitation Rules

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 11/12/2013

On September 23, 2013, the final rules eliminating the prohibition on general solicitation and advertising for certain offerings under Rule 506 went into effect. While this development was anticipated with much excitement by...more

SEC Issues Proposed Rules on Crowdfunding Capital Markets

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 10/25/2013

Yesterday, the SEC proposed rules to permit companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding, as required by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. Crowdfunding, which has become popular in recent years...more

SEC to Vote on Crowdfunding Proposal to Ease Investor Verification Requirements

Winstead PC on 10/22/2013

On October 23, 2013, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is expected to vote on a SEC proposal that would ease investor verification requirements under the crowdfunding rule. The crowdfunding...more

Crowdfunding And JOBS Act News Roundup – October 1, 2013

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 10/2/2013

This article talks about how someone “raised $250K in 53 minutes . . . But the server for my site crashed and was exceptionally slow for about 20 minutes … I have no doubt that, for a growth round … I could raise a couple...more

The Guide to Social Media and the Securities Laws

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media on 10/1/2013

REGULATION FD - Beginning in 1999 and continuing into 2000, media reports about selective disclosure of material nonpublic information by issuers raised concerns that select market professionals who were privy to this...more

General Solicitation – Week One – Flying Cars And More

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 9/26/2013

It began with announcements like this from AngelList. For just $99 plus $25 per investment, wefunder will let you create a create a “beautiful profile” and send updates to followers, and provide free investment contracts,...more

Open For Business: Comments On The SEC’s Latest Regulation D Proposals

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 8/27/2013

A review of some of the approximately 300 comment letters the SEC has received relating to its latest round of Regulation D proposals is a showcase for the various types of companies that have already sprung up in the hopes...more

10 Minute Overview Of General Solicitation And Crowdfunding

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 8/23/2013

On August 19, Nicole Strydom and I gave a 10 minute presentation on the general solicitation rules and the current status of “crowdfunding” at a ceremony to announce the finalists in the student division of the Minnesota Cup....more

SEC Lifts Ban on General Solicitation for Certain Private Offerings

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP on 8/19/2013

Background - On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”) into law. The JOBS Act is intended to “increase American job creation and economic growth by improving...more

Crowdfunding And JOBS Act News Roundup - April 22, 2013

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 4/22/2013

Reuters reports that Representative Patrick McHenry, of North Carolina, who chairs the House Financial Services oversight panel, said he believes the Securities and Exchange Commission lost its ability to enforce the ban on...more

JOBS Act Update

BakerHostetler on 3/11/2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently published items of particular interest to firms following the progress of the...more

Crowdfunding Now And What Was Supposed To Be

Gray Reed on 2/26/2013

Crowdfunding is legal. Sort of. Before you start soliciting for investors on Facebook, you need to know that general solicitations to sell equity to your company not listed on the stock exchange or otherwise registered is...more

Jobs Act Opens Up New Capital Raising Alternatives for Private Companies

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 7/13/2012

On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, also known as the “Jobs Act.” The Jobs Act will effect dramatic changes in the law as it applies to companies seeking capital by way...more

JOBS Act Means New Funding Opportunities for Start-Ups and Other Small Businesses

Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/9/2012

On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act into law. The JOBS Act seeks to reduce securities law burdens on start-ups and small businesses to make capital more accessible. In a...more

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