Challenging times. The stock market is choppy, and uncertainty about the economy and politics is pervasive. That said, we have seen that venture capitalists with conviction are making big bets. History tells us that the...more
On March 12, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a No-Action Letter that provided guidance regarding the ways issuers can satisfy the accredited investor verification requirements of offerings made...more
4/3/2025
/ Accredited Investors ,
Capital Markets ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Investment ,
New Guidance ,
No-Action Letters ,
Private Funds ,
Regulation D ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rule 506(c) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation
Walkabout is tackling loneliness for the masses in a way that is deep, sustainable, and highly scalable, holding the potential to redefine community in today’s tech-enabled society. Unlike traditional social platforms that...more
Recent regulatory developments in the crypto asset and financial technology space suggest that US regulators may be shifting toward a more balanced approach — one that prioritizes clearer regulations while fostering...more
2/19/2025
/ Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
FinTech ,
Investor Protection ,
OCC ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration
As we turn our thoughts to 2025, there is clearly significant enthusiasm in the financial world for a bust-out year in venture capital. Anecdotally, we can readily see that the number of transactions is increasing, and...more
1/13/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Capital Markets ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Investment ,
Private Equity ,
Private Funds ,
Risk Management ,
Venture Capital
Surgimatix, our client spotlight this month, developed what can only be called a novel solution. Surgimatix is an early-stage medical device company pioneering the first proprietary laparoscopic device that delivers...more
1/9/2025
/ Automation Systems ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Venture Capital
And just like that, the weather has changed, and now it is fall on the East Coast! Where did the days of summer go?
As to the current state of the venture capital market, while later- and growth-stage companies are still...more
Google yourself. Why? You should know what is out there. You will find numerous companies selling personal information about you and your family to anyone who wants it. This is the same information that gets traded on the...more
On January 5, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the establishment of a new initiative to match up to $30 million in funding received by early stage companies operating in New York. The Pre-Seed and Seed Matching...more
On December 1, 2020, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance regarding, among other things, securities issued to New York residents in private placements made pursuant to Regulation D, Rule 506 under the...more
12/8/2020
/ Blue Sky Laws ,
Electronic Filing ,
Filing Requirements ,
Form D Filing ,
Martin Act ,
Private Placements ,
Regulation D ,
Rule 506 Offerings ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Bar Associations
Mintz attorneys are often asked as to why we don’t simply provide “forms” on our website that can be downloaded and used. After all, a number of law firms let you download term sheets and other forms such as SAFEs. Our simple...more
Letter from the Editors -
Dear Readers,
In this issue we focus on a number of basics for building growth enterprises. We lead off with a terrific podcast on the importance of assembling a strong board of directors. We...more
Letter from the Editors -
As Tolstoy once wrote, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” Hopefully, the snows of winter are finally behind us, and it’s time to look forward, build, and create! We at Mintz Levin continue...more
Letter from the Editors -
All everyone can talk about these days are cryptocurrencies and the stock market. While there are still skeptics regarding cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), there is little doubt...more
Happy spring! This issue includes two articles that challenge conventional thinking. The first, called “Software is Still Patent Eligible,” makes the case that software patents can still be obtained. IP generally accretes in...more
It has been almost seven months since issuers across the country began raising money through Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”), which went into effect on May 16, 2016. In the six months since Reg CF went into effect, 160...more
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
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a new proposed rule for entrepreneurs. If the rule becomes law, qualified entrepreneurs would be considered for parole (temporary permission to be...more
Letter from the Editors -
Dear Readers,
The world of raising capital for emerging companies has experienced a revolution. Prior to the enactment of the JOBS Act in 2012, raising capital for private companies was...more
9/29/2016
/ Capital Raising ,
Crowdfunding ,
Crowdsourcing ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Dwolla ,
E-2 ,
Entrepreneurs ,
FinTech ,
Good Faith ,
H-1B ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Innovation ,
JOBS Act ,
Parole ,
Privacy Laws ,
Private Placements ,
Public Offerings ,
Rule 506 ,
Visas
At MintzEdge, we are already thinking about how a recent immigration law development may help our clients grow their ventures. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a new rule for...more
Letter from the Editors -
Dear Readers,
One of the interesting facts that we have learned over the years is that there appears to be a correlation between the NASDAQ public market (which is heavily weighted with...more
7/27/2016
/ Crowdfunding ,
E-SIGN ,
E-Signatures ,
Funding Portal ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Nasdaq ,
Robotics ,
Startups ,
Technology Sector ,
UETA ,
Venture Capital
Letter from the Editors -
Dear Readers,
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that goes like this: When the wind changes direction, there are those that build walls and there are those that build windmills. In the...more
5/18/2016
/ Angel Investors ,
Apple ,
Biotechnology ,
Capital Markets ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Email ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) ,
Securities Act ,
Tax Credits ,
Venture Capital
On December 4, 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (the “FAST Act”) was signed into law by President Obama. Although the FAST Act is primarily a transportation bill, buried in this legislation is a new...more
When accepting money from outside investors, entrepreneurs are generally asked to give up some degree of control over their start-up, exchanging equity in their company for cash. In an effort to minimize the control they...more
Letter from the Editors -
Welcome to the second issue of Mintz Levin’s TechConnect — our bi-monthly newsletter on “all things technology” in the legal and business world, from our perspective, of course. This issue...more
12/29/2015
/ B Corporation ,
Broadcasting ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Crowdfunding ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
FinTech ,
Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) ,
IRIS ,
JOBS Act ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Socially Responsible Investments ,
Solar Energy