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Troutman Pepper Locke

More Than $1.895 Billion in SBA Debenture Leverage Priced at 4.963%

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Licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, a small business investment company (SBIC) represents a privately owned and operated investment fund that makes...more

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SEC Defers Names Rule Compliance Date; Permits Rolling Compliance for Existing Funds

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On March 14, 2025, the SEC issued a release (the “Release”) that (i) for new funds, defers by six months the compliance date for amendments to Rule 35d-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Names Rule”) (described in a Ropes & Gray...more

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New SEC Staff Guidance on Verification of Investor Accreditation in Private Placements Involving General Solicitation

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On March 12, 2025, the SEC staff confirmed in a no-action letter that issuers may rely on high minimum investment levels, as well as investor self-certification of accredited status, in private offerings involving general...more

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Sick of ALJs? The New Right to Federal Court During Agency Prosecutions

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Practitioners and scholars all agree that last summer, the U.S. Supreme Court overhauled the administrative state. And no, not simply by overturning Chevron, which was undoubtably the most significant decision of the Supreme...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 65 – The Trump Administration’s Decision to Halt FCPA Enforcement – The Implications for Asia and...

Three weeks after returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 10 directing the Justice Department to pause prosecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign government...more

Cooley LLP

Corp Fin Issues “Verification of Accredited Investor Status” Guidance

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Last week, Corp Fin issued guidance about how to verify accredited investors in two different forms. It issued two CDIs on the topic, as well as a no-action letter that goes into more detail. [As noted in this blog by...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Risk and Reward: How Starting Your Business as an LLC Could Impact QSBS Tax Savings

As a founder, deciding whether to organize your business as a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) is a crucial first step. Corporations are often favored for their ability to attract venture capital and offer...more

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Acting SEC Chair Uyeda presents blueprint for SEC rulemaking processes

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Yesterday, Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda delivered remarks to the Investment Company Institute’s 2025 Investment Management Conference. While much of his presentation was specific to investment companies, the theme of his...more

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SEC Staff Provides Much-Needed Clarity on Meme Coins, but Litigation and Regulatory Pitfalls Remain

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Two years ago, we wrote about a cautionary tale in which a New York federal court allowed a complaint alleging that a popular set of NFT basketball cards were “securities” to survive dismissal, rejecting the argument that,...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Tuesday March 18, 2025

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March 17, 2025 - Michelle W. Bowman, currently a governor on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, was nominated to serve as the vice chair of supervision....more

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Deadline Ahead: NYDFS Compliance Notifications are due by April 15

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Businesses that are subject to the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations have four weeks left to submit their annual notices of compliance or acknowledge their noncompliance. When the regulations were amended in 2023, several of...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Great Women in Compliance: Hearing the Unheard - Leading with Courage When the News Isn’t Good

There is a lot to unpack in this roundtable episode hosted by Sarah Hadden and Ellen Hunt. Listen as they flip the script on delivering bad news to explore how to educate our leaders to hear and act on bad news. Our experts...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: March 19, 2025, The Why CISOs Quit Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Compliance By Design

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: A Deep Dive into Employee Leaks and Corporate Culture

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some...more

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Navigating 2025: The SEC's Evolving Role in Cryptocurrency Enforcement — The Crypto Exchange Podcast

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In this episode of Crypto Exchange, Ethan Ostroff and Alexandra Barrage are joined by partners Joanna Cline and Jay Dubow to discuss the evolving landscape of the SEC's enforcement actions involving cryptocurrencies. The...more

K&L Gates LLP

Trust But Verify (With a Minimum Investment Amount)

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On 12 March 2025, the SEC staff issued a no-action letter for offerings under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D. In the letter, the Staff concurs that an issuer will have taken “reasonable steps to verify” a purchaser’s accredited...more

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United States: New Kid on Y’all’s Block

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On 31 January 2025, the Texas Stock Exchange LLC (TXSE) filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a fully electronic, national securities exchange....more

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OCC Streamlines Process for Cryptocurrency Activities by Banks It Regulates

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On March 7, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued guidance on national bank and federal savings association participation in certain cryptocurrency activities (“IL 1183”). This guidance is the...more

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SEC Expands Nonpublic Review Process for Draft Registration Statements

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On 3 March 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced that it is expanding the scope of availability for companies to submit draft registration statements for...more

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SEC Permits Rule 506(c) Accredited Investor Verification with Self-Certification

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published no-action guidance providing clarity to issuers relying on Rule 506(c) of Regulation D – an exempt offering pathway that permits issuers to publicly advertise an...more

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Regulation CF: An Ultimate Guide to the SEC’s Crowdfunding Regulation

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Early crowdfunding often broke securities laws due to unregistered offerings. In 2015, the SEC's Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF) addressed this, stemming from the JOBS Act. It provides an exemption for certain...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance: Nikki Rausch on Harnessing Relationships for Sales and Effective Compliance

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning...more

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Treasury Clearing Rule: Compliance Date Extensions, Temporary Relief and FICC Implementation

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An overview of the recent SEC action to extend the compliance dates for rules requiring submission for central clearing of certain Treasury repo transactions. An overview of the temporary exemption providing relief to...more

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SEC Extends Compliance Dates for Amendments to Names Rule

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Investment Advisers; Boards of Directors; Compliance Officers - Quick Take: The SEC recently announced a six-month extension of the compliance dates for amendments to...more

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