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SEC Changes Disclosure Requirements for Rule 506(b) Offerings

The SEC has reduced disclosure requirements for Rule 506(b) offerings sold to non-accredited investors so they match those in Regulation A.

Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanNovember 12, 2020securities law, Rule 506, Rule 506(b), Regulation A, regulation d, accredited investor, non-accredited investors

SEC Adds Knowledgeable Issuer Employees to List of Accredited Investors in Private Placements

Starting in December individuals may be accredited based upon their credentials, and issuer employees may be accredited based upon their "knowledge." However, there is no bright-line test to determine which employees are sufficiently knowledgeable to be accredited investors.

Real Estate Investments, Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanOctober 18, 2020securities regulation, securities law, accredited investor, reg d, regulation d, private placement, knowledgeable employee, tom hess, rhapsody of fire

SEC Proposes New Regulation for Integration of Offerings

On March 4, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule, which would clarify and harmonize integration concepts for several types of exempt offerings. The new rule also would shorten the safe harbor in Regulation D from six months to 30 days

Business Law, Real Estate Investments, Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanMarch 9, 2020Rule 506, regulation d, Rule 506(b), Rule 506©, integration, SEC, securities regulation, real estate securities

Rule 506(b) Offerings Continue to Dominate Small Business and Real Estate Equity Offerings

A recent SEC report reveals that Rule 506(b) remains the overwhelming choice for capital raises among small businesses.

Business Law, Finance, Securities Law, Real Estate InvestmentsElizabeth WhitmanJanuary 12, 2020506(b), 506(c), rule 506, rule 147, Regulation A, regulation d, Regulation A+, securities regulation, crowdfunding, capital formation, advocate for small business capital formation

SEC Proposes New Accredited Investor Rule

The SEC recently proposed a rule change which would expand and modernize the definition of accredited investor.

Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanJanuary 1, 2020Elizabeth A. Whitman, Elizabeth Whitman, Whitman legal solutions, Bach to Businesss, Orchestrating Real estate, accredited investor, rule 506, Rule 506©, Rule 506(b), private placement, all-state orchestra, JOBS Act, regulation d, reg d

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