On December 10, 2018, Representative K. Michael Conway introduced H.R. 7234, a new bill entitled “Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act” that seeks to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. ...more
On July 18, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amended Rule 701(e) of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act), as mandated by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. The...more
On June 27, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) proposed amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company” (SRC) that would expand the number of companies that have this status. These...more
For most Floridians, as the calendar turns to December, the letters S-E-C tend to elicit thoughts of a certain Championship Game to be played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. However, drowning out the bellows of the Gators and...more
A periodic bulletin keeping small businesses informed about current developments in securities law and related matters. By way of background, pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and state...more
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has issued final rules on Regulation Crowdfunding. This post analyzes the “Issuer Requirements” section of the SEC’s adopting release....more