Is There a "Friends and Family" Securities Laws Exemption? (article on FizzLaw)

Is There a "Friends and Family" Securities Laws Exemption?

July 20, 2012

This article answers the question of whether there is a "friends and family" exemption in the securities laws. While there is no technical exemption, this article discusses some practical exemptions that can be used if one must raise funds from friends and family.

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Is There a "Friends and Family" Securities Laws Exemption?