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Coordinated Clarity: SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Statement on Spot Crypto Asset Trading

09/04/2025

By: Braeden Anderson & Ibrahim Salah On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Division of Trading and Markets and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) Divisions …

From Negligence to Intent? The Future of Rule 206(4)-8 Enforcement

08/21/2025

By: Braeden Anderson Recent leadership changes at the Securities and Exchange Commission may signal a recalibration of how Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-8 is enforced. With Chairman Paul Atkins back at the …

SEC to Hold Roundtable on the Order Protection Rule: Revisiting Two Decades of Reg NMS

08/20/2025

By: Braeden Anderson The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it will host a public roundtable on September 18, 2025, to re-examine the Order Protection Rule (Rule 611 of Regulation NMS) …

When Does My Company Need to Qualify to do Business in Multiple States?

08/18/2025

By: Rohan Vakil As your business grows, your company may begin operating in states other than the original state of organization or incorporation, such as hiring employees in another state, signing …

When and Why Are Non-Disclosure Agreements Important?

08/18/2025

By: Zane Fernandez In the business world, a company’s proprietary information is one of its most valuable assets. For instance, a company’s product concept, financial data, client list, or development strategy …

Digital Asset Market Structure Reform and State Securities Regulator Response – August 2025

08/14/2025

The regulatory landscape for crypto asset markets is evolving at a pace that is testing the adaptability of market participants, lawmakers, and regulators alike. In recent months, legislative proposals, executive …

SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Bitcoin and Ether ETPs

08/01/2025

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 34-103571, granting accelerated approval to a suite of proposed rule changes submitted by The Nasdaq Stock Market …

Changes to the Taxability of Overtime and Tips Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

07/14/2025

By Jennifer Henricks The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”), signed into law on July 4, 2025, established a new deduction regime on overtime pay and tips that has garnered significant attention. Workers can now deduct up to …

NVCA FORMS: What Are They and Why Should You Care?

07/08/2025

The Nation Venture Capital Association, an organization comprised of members representing both the interests of startups and venture capital firms (NVCA), first developed the suite of agreements commonly referred to …

What is a Provisional Patent Application?

06/24/2025

In 1994, Congress amended the U.S. Patent Laws to create a new type of patent filing called a provisional patent application, and with this came a good deal of confusion …

Alumni Ventures

04/08/2025

Hi, I’m Laura Rippy. I am a Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures. I’m thrilled to be here. Tell Us About Your Journey I think of venture capitalists as one of two arcs, …

How to Find Venture Capital for Early-Stage Scaling Companies

02/12/2025

By John F. Cohan Introduction to Venture Capital Securing venture capital is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand. Venture capitalists (VCs) provide essential funding in exchange for equity …

How to Find Angel Investors for Early-Stage Scaling Companies

01/06/2025

By John F. Cohan Introduction to Angel Investors Securing funding is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand their operations. Angel investors can be a valuable source of funds, …

Are Statutory Changes Coming to the Common Law Experimental Use Exception to Patent Infringement?

11/21/2024

By Todd Gerety The experimental use exception is a common law defense to patent infringement that was first articulated in Whittemore v. Cutter, 29 Fed. Cas. 1120 (C.C.D. Mass. 1813).  In …

Foundational Financing Puzzle Pieces

09/17/2024

I often have conversations about financing with passionate entrepreneurs.  The advice I give is that before approaching financing sources, it’s critically important to make sure that the company’s “foundational puzzle …