SEC proposal will permit general solicitation and general advertising in Rule 506 offerings *

USA - September 27 2012
On August 29, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published Release No. 33-9354, which sets forth proposed amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act).

Co-authors: Stephen R. Brill.

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The JOBS Act...it's not all about crowdfunding *

USA - July 12 2012
In an effort to revitalize the initial public offering (IPO) market and enhance the ability of small businesses to raise capital, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act, also known as the JOBS Act.

Co-authors: Stephen R. Brill.

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SEC amends accredited investor net worth standard to conform to Dodd-Frank *

USA - January 13 2012
On December 21, 2011, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules that exclude the value of a person’s home from the net worth calculations used to determine if such person is an “accredited investor” under Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Co-authors: Lauren W. Taylor .

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SEC proposes rules for say-on-pay, say-on-frequency, and golden parachute compensation advisory votes *

USA - December 3 2010
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued proposals to amend several proxy and disclosure rules to implement various provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank).

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Dodd-Frank permanently exempts smaller reporting companies from Sarbanes-Oxley auditor attestation requirement *

USA - August 9 2010
On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank).

Co-authors: Lauren W. Taylor .

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