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Private Early-Stage Startup Companies Coming Under Increased SEC Scrutiny

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While sophisticated participants in private markets have historically been seen as capable of bargaining for information or withstanding losses better than mom-and-pop investors, current events signal that the U.S. Securities...more

WilmerHale

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Does the US Data Breach Bill Mean for Your Organization? A business must always be wary of the potential for cyberattacks and data breaches, and Congress...more

Foster Garvey PC

Sports & Entertainment Spotlight - April 2021

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March is over, a new month begins. Congrats on the Final Four to the Zags, Cougars, Bears and Bruins. Opening Day is upon us, it’s time to play ball, And battle for the World Series title deep into the fall. Enough setting...more

Vicente LLP

What is a Cannabis SPAC?

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What is a SPAC? Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, known as SPACs, are companies with no commercial operations set up by investors, and which exist for the sole purpose of raising money through an initial public offering...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Proposes Changes to Rules Governing Integration of Exempt Offerings and General Solicitation

On March 4, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a release entitled “Facilitating Capital Formation and Expanding Investment Opportunities by Improving Access to Capital in Private Markets” (the...more

Dechert LLP

US Blockchain Enforcement and Litigation Update

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Over the past two years, prices for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have experienced extreme gains and declines, while billions of dollars have been raised through Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”). In this dynamic...more

A&O Shearman

US Securities and Exchange Commission Launches Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched its Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), designed to engage investors and market participants on FinTech issues and initiatives....more

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TechConnect - Your Law Firm Link to Industry News - December 2016

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Letter from the Editors - Dear Readers, Our client, Benji Cohen, was running an Energy Markets Division at Macquarie when he had a lightbulb moment. Everywhere he looked valuation models were being put together in...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

House Passes Creating Financial Prosperity for Businesses and Investors Act

On Monday, December 5, the Creating Financial Prosperity for Businesses and Investors Act, H.R. 6427, was passed by the House by a vote of 391-2. This legislation combines six measures that have been previously passed by the...more

WilmerHale

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2016 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: - Don’t Expect New Crowdfunding Rules to Create a Startup Boom - Equity crowdfunding went live this week under the SEC’s recent rulemaking, but many...more

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Finders Keepers, Winners Weepers? Startups Using ‘Finders’ to Bring in Investors May Face Penalties

Many startups engage third-party consultants, or “finders”, to make introductions to potential investors. Startup founders generally have a technical background, and may lack meaningful connections in the finance/venture...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

SEC Approves New Crowdfunding Rules

Fulfilling a promise made more than three and a half years ago, on Friday the SEC approved final rules for Regulation Crowdfunding ("Reg CF"), the last remaining component of the JOBS Act of 2012. Reg CF aims to create a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Crowdfunding 101: The Four Types You Need To Know

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This post was originally written by Dylan Rochon, 2015 Foley & Lardner LLP Startup Connector. The term “crowdfunding” is closely associated with websites such as Kickstarter.com and GoFundMe.com. These sites provide a...more

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