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What Happens if You’re Not SEC Compliant?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations are in place to ensure investors are protected, and markets are fair and efficient. Failure to produce current information can result

What’s the Difference Between a Registered and an Unregistered Offering?

Pursuant to federal securities laws, any sale of a security must be registered or meet an exemption. In the Federal securities laws, the laws contain several exemptions.  Regulation D is

Regulation D 506(b) versus Regulation D 506(c)

When you’re issuing an offering, it’s important to know who’s who to determine whether Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) comes into play. These rules determine how companies are allowed to

Steps to Take to Ensure SEC Compliance

Compliance with the securities laws, the rules and regulations thereunder means adhering to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC imposes a number of

Commercial Litigation: Know Your Enemy

When faced with a commercial dispute, knowing your enemy is crucial to understanding what kind of litigation you can expect. Many litigants are business people who merely want to resolve

What are the Benefits of Having Outside General Counsel?

Whether you need to wire funds to New Zealand or have a manic moment at 4 a.m. — no question is too strange, and no hour is inappropriate to call

Answering Lawsuit FAQs with Joshua D. Brinen

How is a Lawsuit Started? A lawsuit generally starts with two people who can’t agree on something and it gets heated or it doesn’t. Letters are sent between the two,

Not So Fast — Appeals Aren’t Magic Wands

Appeals are the process by which a party requests that a higher court review the decision of a lower court because they believe it was made in error. The error

What is a Business Divorce?

Business relationships are like marriages. When partners cannot resolve their disputes and decide to go their separate ways, a business divorce can be just as emotional, legally complex, and contentious