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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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
08/12/2025
On August 6, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Powell v. SEC, No. 24-1899, rejecting a facial challenge to the U.S. Securities …
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 …
07/14/2025
By Aaron Kriss
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”), which has introduced major changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (the “IRC”). Many …
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 …
03/13/2025
By Ibrahim Salah and Zane Fernandez
On January 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), President Trump issued an executive order (no. 14173) entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Executive Order”). This Executive Order significantly changes federal …
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 …
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, …
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 …
08/21/2024
Equity financing is a pivotal stage for startups seeking to scale operations and gain market traction. Understanding the terms that venture capital investor will request in connection with an equity …
