When companies sell their own securities, their executives and employees must be careful not to run afoul of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) and broker-dealer licensing requirements. These challenges are...more
Pursuant to new Rule 139b (Rule) under the Securities Act of 1933, the publication of a “research report” on “covered investment funds” by an unaffiliated broker-dealer will not be deemed an “offer for sale or offer to sell”...more
When looking to raise capital, broker-dealer compliance may not be at the forefront of a private fund manager’s mind. However, engaging individuals (including the fund manager’s employees) or firms to identify, introduce or...more
Your good client, Avery Phillips, Chairman of the Board, calls you because he is considering engaging a friend, Tepper, to identify potential investors for his company. Phillips explains that Tepper has extensive business...more