Equity Capital Markets are quiet right now given the COVID-19 pandemic. Less than a handful of IPOs priced last week and IPO activity is down almost 20% on a year over year basis. Life sciences initial public offerings have...more
In light of the unprecedented changes to the economy as a result of COVID-19, many parties to contracts are carefully considering force majeure clauses, and whether such clauses permit them to void contractual obligations....more
Recent Amendments to FINRA Rules 5130 and 5131 -
While many people extol the virtues of a good spin class (particularly in January, following New Year’s resolutions), in the context of Initial Public Offerings, “spinning”...more
The holidays came early in Washington, as on December 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave investors the gift of a proposal to expand the definitions of “accredited investor” and “qualified...more