When might bankruptcy be the right course of action to take to eliminate securities violations? In this post, we will explore why this course of action was needed for Neogenix and how it might apply to your company.
FINRA has begun gathering information on how to implement the new JOBS act required provision of Regulation D regarding crowdfunding. What does this mean for your business?
After the Court invalidated Zappo's Arbitration Provision, what does this mean for companies and their website terms of use?
After almost a year since Congress passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act), which originally had great excitement from the start-up community, I’ll explore how implementation of the JOBS Act has progressed and what we might...
This article discusses the implications of the contents in a Nondisclosure agreement and how they could affect how a merger and acquisition is handled. In particular it discusses the rights of an interested party after discovering important...
The case study of NeoGenix Oncology presents a wonderful opportunity to warn against the dangers of not complying with SEC regulations, including the possibility of civil litigation or criminal charges. Neogenix Oncology paid finder fees to third...
This post discusses the effectiveness of using an entity such as an LLC or limited partnership that provide limited liability protection. Deciding if this is necessary is dependent upon each situation but should be determined by seeking legal counsel...
Do I need an LLC or corporation or can I operate as a sole proprietor? Will purchasing insurance grant me enough liability coverage? Will my LLC become an asset for me? Are there any costs to incorporating? These are some of the many questions...
The SEC released its preliminary regulatory requirements for the new amended Rule 506 of Regulation D. This is only a proposed rule, which means that the amended 506 can not be implemented into practice yet. This article discusses the proposed rule...
The JOBS Act contained two very important provisions for startups: Reforming Regulation D to allow for general solicitation and a provision allowing crowdfunding, which will grant startups the ability to raise capital via the Internet. Both...