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Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act

President Obama signed the AJumpstart Our Business Startups Act== (the JOBS Act) on April 5. Part of this Act authorizes crowdfunding for the first time. (Up until now, crowdfunding could only be done legally by a company effectively pre-selling its … Continue reading

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The JOBS Act and Advertising in Rule 506 Offerings

As you may know, President Obama signed the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act” (the JOBS Act) on April 5. This bill will make it substantially easier for companies to raise money although key provisions do not take effect immediately. Two … Continue reading

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Choosing the Best Type of Offering

When making an offer to potential investors, the company wants to choose the securities exemption (offering type) that best fits its needs. Each exemption has pros and cons. The key questions are 1) Where are potential investors located? 2) What … Continue reading

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How to Legally Offer an Investment

When raising money, it’s crucial to know what advertising and communications are allowed – and what is not.  This depends on what securities exemption is being used for the offering.  Many securities exemptions – including Rule 506 and the California … Continue reading

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Choosing the best securities exemption

Which securities exemption is best to use depends on several things. The major questions are 1) whether the investors will all be in California or you will have investors from other states, 2) whether you need/want full public advertising, a … Continue reading

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