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SEC Amends Rules to Facilitate Capital Raising in Private Offerings

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On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to facilitate the use of private, or “exempt,” offerings. The changes will impact offerings structured pursuant to Section 4(a)(2), Regulation D...more

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Demo Days May Soon Be In the Clear

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The Current Problem with Demo Days - Under U.S. federal securities law, any offer and sale of securities must either be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or be conducted in compliance with an...more

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House of Representatives Passes the HALOS Act (Again), But Is It Really Necessary?

On January 10, 2017, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 79, the “Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act” (the “HALOS Act”). The HALOS Act was originally passed by the House of Representatives as H.R. 4498 on April 27,...more

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House of Representatives Passes the HALOS Act; Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2016 is Introduced

On April 27, 2016, the House of Representatives passed the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act (H.R. 4498) (the “HALOS Act”), which was first introduced on April 16, 2015. The HALOS Act directs the SEC to amend Regulation D...more

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House Committee on Financial Services Reports Favorably on the HALOS Act

United States Representative Steve Chabot of Ohio first introduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act (the “HALOS Act”) on February 9, 2016. Less than a month later, on March 2, 2016 the House Committee on Financial...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

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

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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Mintz TechConnect - October 2015

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Letter from the Editors - We are thrilled to provide you with the first issue of Mintz Levin’s TechConnect, a bi-monthly newsletter on “all things technology” in the legal and business world, from our perspective, of...more

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Angels in Limbo: Congress and SEC Consider Regulatory Changes with Potential for Profound Effects on Start-Up Investments

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Three events occurred during 2013 that have the potential to significantly affect angel investment around the country: (1) the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) lifted the prohibition on general solicitation for...more

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HALOS in the Making: Helping Angels Lead our Startups Act

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On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation and general advertising in certain securities offerings under Rule 506(c) of...more

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In Case You Missed It - Interesting Items for Corporate Counsel (Cumulative)

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As forecast, there is no shortage of law firm memos describing Regulation D changes, including the final rules eliminating the general solicitation ban (here) and prohibiting "bad actor" participation (here) and the proposed...more

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Lawmakers Claim SEC Proposals Are Contrary To JOBS Act

The SEC recently issued proposals related to Regulation D which, among other things, require a Form D to be filed fifteen days before a general solicitation under Rule 506(c) can commence....more

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SEC Approves JOBS Act Requirement to Lift General Solicitation and Advertising Ban Under Rule 506

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On July 10, 2013, the SEC voted to lift the ban on general solicitation and advertising for offerings limited to accredited investors under Rule 506 and for offerings under Reg. 144A of the Securities Act of 1933....more

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