Crowdfunding is a popular form of fundraising for musicians and small business because it helps build a following while also raising money. However, it’s important to know when crowdfunding becomes subject to federal securities laws and what to do about it.
Read MoreNearly five years after it was first proposed, the SEC appears to be returning its attention to the finder rule proposed during the the first Trump Administration.
Read MoreWhether it be for a startup, artistic endeavor, or real estate investment, you may have to comply with securities laws. Learn why securities law can apply in unlikely situations and how having an experienced securities attorney on your team can help you navigate the fundraising minefield.
Read MoreSecurities promoters most provide complete disclosure of the amount and conditions relating to compensation paid for the endorsement, whether cash, crypto, equity, products, or anything else of value.
Read MoreAccording to a recent SEC report, Rule 506 continued to be the most popular exeemption for real estate securities offerings in 2023.
Read MoreReal estate sponsors and other companies that sell their own securities must take care to ensure that their personnel aren't acting as unlicensed broker-dealers. Rule 3a4-1 provides a safe harbor for issuer personnel involved in selling securities. Read our article to learn about Rule 3a4-1 and best practices for issuers that sell their own securities.
Read MoreInvestors who acquire real estate securities from an issuer or sponsor may have to hold their securites for a year to avoid being considered presumptive underwriters.
Read MoreKim Kardashian has agreed to pay a $1.26 settlement to the SEC for not disclosing that she was paid $250,000 to tout a crypto asset on her Instragram account. However, the rules that she violated are equally applicable to other issuers, including real estate fund sponsors.
Read MoreRule 506(b) continued to be the most popular way for real estate investments to rase equity during the pandemic according to the SEC.
Read MorePeople raising money for a small business or real estate investment may be surprised that they are selling investment contracts subject to federal and state securities laws.
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