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Securities Act of 1933 › Joint and Several Liability

The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better... more +
The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better access to material information prior to investing 2) ensure that transactions are not based on fraud. In order to effectuate its dual goals, the Act requires that any offer or sale of securities is registered with the SEC. less -
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Ninth Circuit Expands Securities Seller Liability to Social Media Promoters

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On December 21, 2022, the Ninth Circuit sent a holiday gift to investor plaintiffs and a stocking full of coal to promoters advertising on social media. If you are thinking about touting your business plan on Instagram, think...more

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Airdrop of Crypto Tokens Hits Regulatory Flak

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On August 14, 2018, the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a cease and desist order (the “Tomahawk Order”) against Tomahawk Exploration LLC (“Tomahawk”) and David Thompson Laurance (“Laurance”) for their...more

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