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Crowdfunding Rulemaking Process

Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including,... more +
Crowdfunding is a method for raising capital whereby many individuals network and pool their funds, usually via the internet or social media. Crowdfunding methods are used in a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, supporting charitable organizations, disaster relief, product development, artistic projects, and financing start-up companies. The passage of the JOBS Act of 2012 sought to broaden the use of crowdfunding in developing private capital for start-up companies by relaxing certain SEC investor registration requirements. less -
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Recalibrating Regulation of Private Markets?

In various public statements of late, representatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission have noted concern regarding the growth of the private markets.  The statements have pointed to the fact that fundraising in the...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Significant Exempt Offering Rule Reforms Approved by SEC to Facilitate Capital Formation

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On November 2, 2020, the SEC adopted significant rule amendments to simplify, harmonize and improve the exempt offering framework to facilitate capital formation and investment opportunities in startups and emerging...more

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SEC Votes to Harmonize and Improve “Patchwork” Exempt Offering Framework

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On November 2, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), by a 3 – 2 vote, amended certain rules under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) in order to harmonize, simplify, and modernize the...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Improve Private Placement Rules

On March 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) proposed a set of amendments to the rules and regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), to simplify, harmonize and...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Exempt Offering Framework

On March 4, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed amendments to the current framework of registration exemptions and safe harbors. ...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Proposed Expansion of “Accredited Investor” Definition Would Benefit Issuers and Investors

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to expand the definition of “accredited investor” to include additional entities that could bear the economic risks of investment and certain financially sophisticated...more

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Report on 2019 SEC Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation Released

The Securities and Exchange Commission released the report from the August 2019 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. The Annual Forum provides an opportunity for market participants to meet and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The SEC Speaks in 2016: Division of Corporation Finance Panel

Senior members of the Division of Corporation Finance (“Corp Fin”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gathered with two former SEC commissioners at the Practising Law Institute’s annual “SEC Speaks”...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Crowdfunding: Disclosing Both Pros and Cons?

Crowdfunding has grown tremendously in the past few years, and with the recent finalization by the Securities and Exchange Commission of its rulemaking under a 2012 law, there may be an even greater expansion of investor...more

Baker Donelson

Federal Crowdfunding Efforts Stall While Tennessee Prepares for Takeoff

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On January 1, 2015, pursuant to the Invest Tennessee Exemption (ITE), crowdfunding in Tennessee became legal, granting Tennessee-based companies and investors increased access to capital and broadened opportunities to invest....more

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Non-Enforcement

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When the U.S. Congress passed the crowdfunding exemption under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “Jobs Act”) in 2012, there was much anticipation and optimism for the ability of issuers of securities to be able to...more

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Blog: Republicans To SEC Chair: Delay Pay Ratio Rules. Is A Repeal Attempt In The Offing?

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The WSJ reports that three Republican congressman — House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, and Reps. Scott Garrett and Bill Huizenga — have written to SEC Chair Mary Jo White urging that the SEC stop...more

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