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SEC Chair Nomination Hearing – A Legal Update

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On March 27, 2025, the Senate Banking Committee (Committee) held Paul Atkins’ confirmation hearing for Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission). Below are some highlights, observations, and...more

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SEC Explores Regulatory Changes to Make It Easier to Raise Capital, Invest in Private Funds, and Be a Public Company

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The Acting SEC Chairman announced regulatory priorities designed to help companies raise capital, widen investment options available to retail investors, and reduce regulatory burdens on smaller public companies....more

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Acting SEC Chair advocates “cost-effective regulations for every stage of a company’s lifecycle”

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Yesterday, Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda delivered remarks to the Florida Bar’s 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute and M&A Conference focused on regulatory efforts affecting every stage of a company’s lifecycle. Setting...more

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Raising Capital for Your Business: Why Companies Should Avoid Non-Accredited Investors

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When raising capital, startups and growing businesses must choose among various terms, structures, filings, and investor types. One decision—whether to include unaccredited investors—should be straightforward. For the reasons...more

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Summarizing the SEC’s 2025 Examination Priorities Report, Part 2

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In the second part of this legal update series, we summarize the key takeaways from the Division of Examinations’ (Division) 2025 priorities report released on October 21, 2024. The Division remains focused on mainstays like...more

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SEC Strengthens Regulation 13D-G Rules for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

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On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The adopting release...more

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Squaring the circle - managing conflicts in the Australian GP-led secondaries market

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The GP-led secondaries market is relatively new to Australia but recent transactions show the trend is here to stay. Continuation Funds avoid the need for forced exits from Funds and help provide liquidity. Yet since the GP...more

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Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2020

The private fund industry is more in the public eye than ever before. Private capital and private markets have experienced massive growth over the last two decades, substantially outpacing the growth of public equity. We have...more

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Valuation of Illiquid Portfolio Investments – Avoiding Regulatory Risks with Form and Substance

For private fund managers, the valuation of privately-held securities has been subject to heightened regulatory scrutiny. As the IPO on-ramp for private “unicorn” investments has lengthened, fund managers may hold illiquid...more

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The Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2017

Private investment funds and advisers are likely to face new regulatory challenges and increased litigation risks in 2017, not only because of a change in the administration, but also because many advisers have not corrected...more

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Private Funds In Focus - Winter 2014

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Year End Update – Compliance: Certain Upcoming U.S. Regulatory Deadlines - The list below briefly summarizes various regulatory obligations and filing deadlines for private fund managers under U.S. rules....more

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