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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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FINRA Releases Updated Guidance for Members Conducting Private Placements

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On May 9, 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) issued Regulatory Notice 23-08 (the “Notice”), which provides supplemental and updated guidance for members conducting private placements pursuant to...more

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Recent Amendments to Exempt Offering Rules Include Significant Updates to “Integration” Framework

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On March 15, 2021, several previously-announced amendments to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s exempt offering rules took effect. The rule changes, which were first announced in November 2020, are designed, in the...more

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Modernizing The Private Placement Framework: A Summary Of Recent SEC Rulemaking

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently published extensive rules aimed toward modernizing aspects of the private placement framework of the federal securities laws. On January 14, 2021, the Final Rules were...more

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SEC Promotes Capital Formation And Expands Investment Opportunities With Amendments To Accredited Investor Definition

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In an effort to provide companies with greater access to capital and to expand investment opportunities for certain investors, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently expanded the definition of an “accredited...more

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SEC Adopts Exempt Offering Rule Changes That Increase Offering Limits and Harmonize Exempt Offerings

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 2, 2020, adopted a set of amendments to simplify and improve the exempt offering framework. The amendments are designed to make it easier for issuers to access the...more

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U.S. SEC Adopts Amendments Harmonizing The Exempt Offering Framework

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On November 2, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to amend its rules to harmonize, simplify, and improve the exempt offering framework. The SEC believes that these amendments will promote capital...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Exempt Offering Rules

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On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to its exempt offering rules, including Regulation D and Regulation A (Amendments). Many of the Amendments largely harmonize the existing...more

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SEC Modernizes Framework for Exempt Offerings

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In another 3-2 vote, on November 2, 2020 the SEC approved significant amendments to the framework for exempt offerings intended to harmonize and simplify the framework for exempt offerings under the Securities Act of 1933. ...more

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Raising Capital: Overview of Exemptions to Registration of Securities in Private Placements

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These are uncertain times. Even before the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic, companies seeking to raise capital in the cannabis industry were facing challenges. However, some experts and insiders I’m hearing from are bullishly...more

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Offering Exemptions

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On March 4, 2020, the SEC proposed amendments to existing exemptions from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933 to simplify, harmonize, and improve the existing regulatory framework and to promote...more

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SEC Proposes New Regulation for Integration of Offerings

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Suppose you are planning a private musical soiree where a famous string quartet will perform. You have a core group of friends and families who regularly attend these intimate gatherings, and you expect that they will jump at...more

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SEC Commissioner Peirce Proposes Safe Harbor for Blockchain Developers

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Speaking at the International Blockchain Congress in Chicago on February 6, 2020, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposed a safe harbor from U.S. securities laws so that developers of blockchain protocols could offer and sell...more

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SEC Proposes New Accredited Investor Rule

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Access to invest in private placement securities reminds me of All-State Orchestra. Private placements provide unique investment opportunities that can help investors diversify their portfolios. Yet, most private placements...more

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SEC Publishes Concept Release on Harmonization of Securities Offering Exemptions; Comment Deadline Approaching

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a concept release on June 18, 2019 (Release), seeking public comment “on ways to simplify, harmonize, and improve” the framework for exemptions from registration under the...more

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SEC Announces New Approach to Disqualification Waivers

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On July 3, 2019, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton issued a “Statement Regarding Offers of Settlement” (the “Statement”), announcing important changes to how the SEC will consider future requests for waivers from disqualifications in...more

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Small Business Securities Bulletin: 505 Is Not Alive: SEC Adopts New and Amended Rules Governing Intrastate and Small Offerings

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As we have discussed in prior Bulletins, pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and state securities laws, any offer and sale of a security must be registered with the Securities and Exchange...more

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House Passes Accelerating Access to Capital Act

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H.R. 2357, the Accelerating Access to Capital Act, was passed by the House on Thursday, September 8, 2016 by a vote of 236-178. The bill contains three important pieces of legislation designed to facilitate the access to...more

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House Debate Scheduled for Bills Relating to Capital Access for Small Business

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Next week, the House is scheduled to debate two bills designed to reduce regulatory burden on small businesses in order to facilitate access to capital. H.R. 5424, the Investment Advisers Modernization Act, was approved by...more

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SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Pave the Way for Intrastate and Regional Offerings

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At the same time the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted rules implementing Regulation Crowdfunding pursuant to Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), the agency proposed...more

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Notification Requirement for Firms Claiming Compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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The GIPS Executive Committee has approved a new requirement, effective January 1, 2015, that any firm claiming compliance with GIPS must annually notify the CFA Institute of such claim by June 30. Each GIPS-compliant firm...more

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New Regulation D General Solicitation and “Bad Actor” Disqualification: Considerations for Private Funds

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Offerings of private investment fund interests routinely rely on Rule 506 of the Regulation D “safe harbor” from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Historically, such offerings have been strictly required to avoid...more

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"Corporate Finance Alert: Changing the Private Placement Playbook – General Solicitation and General Advertising Now Permitted for...

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On September 23, 2013, new Securities and Exchange Commission rules took effect that: - Eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation and general advertising in private offerings made in reliance on Rule 506...more

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SEC Issues Final Rules Implementing Provisions under the JOBS Act and Dodd-Frank: Prohibition on General Solicitation and...

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On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission), issued final rules implementing provisions of the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer...more

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SEC Permits General Solicitation but Proposes Significant Impediments to its Use

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On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to its safe harbor rule for private placements of securities, Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”)....more

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