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Despite the enactment of the National Securities Market Improvement Act (“NSMIA”) in 1996, which aimed to create more uniform regulation of securities at the federal level, recent developments in Missouri suggest this...more
On August 24, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rendered its decision in Marc S. Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., et al. At issue in the case was whether promissory notes issued in connection with...more
On August 24, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a decision by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissing claims brought under state securities laws...more
Second Circuit upholds SDNY’s finding that under Reves syndicated loans are not securities under federal law. Introduction - On August 24, 2023, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its highly...more
We conclude our series exploring the lack of uniformity – and sometimes lack of guidance – that makes it challenging to interpret state Blue Sky laws. Today’s example addresses the exclusion from the use of the municipal...more
We continue our series exploring the lack of uniformity – and sometimes lack of guidance – that makes it challenging to interpret state Blue Sky laws. Today’s example addresses the exclusion from the use of the municipal...more
This is the first of a series which will highlight the finer points of state Blue Sky Laws – and what to keep in mind if you are planning to prepare a Blue Sky Survey for a municipal bond transaction....more
The sale of securities associated with a cannabis company are subject to the same legal requirements as those of a company in any other industry, and compliance with these is more important due to higher regulatory scrutiny....more
The Bottom Line: On May 22, 2020, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York concluded that broadly syndicated term loans are not "securities". This decision is highly significant to the US...more
Although the loan industry has long looked at loans as being obligations that arise in a commercial lending relationship, which are therefore not securities under Federal and state securities laws, the law supporting this...more
On May 22, 2020, Judge Paul G. Gardephe of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a complaint asserting claims under state blue-sky laws as well as common-law claims against financial...more
If your company plans to raise money by selling stock or convertible notes (also known as “securities”), then your company must comply with federal and state securities laws. If not, the company and its promoters could become...more
Recently, I came across a very helpful table on the SEC's website. The table illustrates which offerings exempt from Section 5 of the Securities Act may be subject to state registration or qualification requirements...more
Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Accelerating Access to Capital Act aimed at facilitating the formation of capital for U.S. small businesses. The measure is a package of three bills: H.R. 4850 –...more
The States of Montana and Massachusetts had previously challenged Regulation A+’s preemption of state securities registration and qualification requirements in Tier-2 offerings. The United States Court of Appeals for the...more
On June 6, 2016, the OTC Markets Group Inc., the entity operating three major over-the-counter marketplaces (“OTC”), submitted a rulemaking petition to the SEC. The petition asked the SEC to amend Regulation A+ to allow...more
Newly adopted exemption to securities registration requirements may offer new capital raising opportunities for developing companies - A company that seeks to raise capital by offering or selling securities to potential...more
This Glossary is designed to provide law students taking Securities Regulation with a tool that will assist them in learning the basic language of securities law and achieve a working knowledge of the fundamental principles...more
In a report to Congress released in March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) takes aim at consumer agreements that require disputes to be resolved by arbitration. The CFPB generally does not have...more
Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) handed down Hays v. Ellrich, a decision with important implications for the investor advising community. The case is significant for two reasons. First, even though...more
The North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. (NASAA) posted a web notice requesting comment on model rules that would provide for electronic filings with the states of Form D and other state securities...more
On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D (“Reg D”) that, among other things, prohibit issuers of securities from relying on Reg D if “bad actors” are...more
This week’s announcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is proposing amendments to update and expand Regulation A has attracted quite a bit of attention. David Lynn writing in Broc’s Blog took special note...more