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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

Crowdfunding And JOBS Act News Roundup – May 10, 2013

by Stephen M. Quinlivan | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Dodd-Frank and... on 5/13/2013

It was another week of speculation as to when the SEC might finalize or propose any JOBS Act rule. Broc Romanek of the TheCorporateCounsel.net pointed to one article which said the current JOBS Act proposal on eliminating...more

FundersClub: What Does The SEC’s No-Action Relief Really Mean?

by Rani Doyle | Dentons on 4/19/2013

On March 26, 2013, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a no-action letter to FundersClub Inc. and FundersClub Management LLC. There has been speculation in the crowdfunding, VC and angel investor...more

Crowdfunding For Canadian Entertainment Projects

by Bob Tarantino | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 1/21/2013

One of the inevitable challenges faced by independent entertainment entrepreneurs, such as film producers or videogame developers, is obtaining financing for the development, production and eventual delivery of their project....more

SEC Issues Additional Guidance on Emerging Growth Companies

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 10/9/2012

On September 28, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission published an additional set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding Title I of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act...more

What Is Crowdfunding and Why Is It Risky for Investors?

by The Law Offices of Debra G. Speyer on 8/30/2012

As we mentioned yesterday, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) recently listed crowdfunding and Internet offers as the top threat to unwary investors. These risks topped the list in response to...more

Keeping Two Offerings from Being One Illegal One – Bruce E. Methven

by The California Securities Attorneys on 8/20/2012

If a company makes two securities offerings too close together, the securities regulators may consider the two offerings “integrated”, meaning two parts of a single offering. That can violate the requirements of the...more

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