JOBS Act effect on private equity remains to be seen *

USA - May 8 2012
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act) was enacted in April 2012 to promote job creation by facilitating startup and middle-market capital formation. 

Co-authors: John Mino , Christopher J. Mulligan, Thomas F. McKee, Robert N. Rapp.

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SEC modifies “accredited investor” standard *

USA - January 6 2012
On December 21, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule that changes the “accredited investor” standard contained in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933.

Co-authors: John Mino , Christopher J. Mulligan, Thomas F. McKee, Robert N. Rapp.

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Dodd-Frank requires private equity fund advisers relying on new “private adviser” exemption to file Form ADV by February 14, 2012 *

USA - October 28 2011
On June 22, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules implementing the portion of Dodd-Frank that requires advisers to private equity funds to register with the SEC.

Co-authors: John Mino , Christopher J. Mulligan, Thomas F. McKee, Robert N. Rapp.

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Proposed jobs bill includes proposal to increase tax rate on carried interest earned by private equity fund managers *

USA - September 13 2011
On September 12, 2011, President Obama introduced measures to pay for his recently proposed “American Jobs Act.”

Co-authors: John Mino , Christopher J. Mulligan, Thomas F. McKee, Robert N. Rapp.

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SEC issues final rules under Dodd-Frank affecting private equity funds *

USA - July 28 2011
On June 22, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules called for by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which Congress passed and President Obama signed into law in July 2010.

Co-authors: John Mino , Christopher J. Mulligan, Thomas F. McKee, Robert N. Rapp.

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