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On July 25, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Report of Investigation pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Report) [1] and an Investor Bulletin: Initial Coin Offerings (Bulletin) [2] finally weighing in on whether virtual coins or digital tokens …
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A federal magistrate judge in California has allowed a securities fraud suit against a late-stage private company to proceed despite the plaintiff investors holding a security interest only through intermediary, single-purpose investment funds. The opinion in Colman v. Theranos, Inc., 16-cv-06822-NC …
In recent years, data breaches at some of the world’s largest corporations have made news. But smaller companies are just as vulnerable, and must take steps to protect their data. In addition, businesses that serve as vendors to other businesses face increased scrutiny of their cyber preparations. …
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Continuing the legacy of successful businesses, and especially privately owned or family owned businesses, is a key value and goal of succession planning. Owners of these businesses, however, who typically spend most of their days worried about gaining market share, hiring and retaining motivated …
Florida companies need to be aware of the high risks and possible penalties, monetary and civil, of failing to comply with the federal laws that govern the documentation of newly-hired employees. Specifically, these laws require employers to complete and maintain Form I-9 (employment verification …
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The Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act") was enacted on April 5, 2012 in an effort to make it easier for certain emerging growth companies (EGCs), generally defined as companies with annual gross revenues of less than $1 billion during their most recent fiscal year, to pursue …
The following summary is intended as general information and not specific legal advice. It serves as a basic guide to equity plans and deferred compensation plans for privately-owned businesses. Direct Equity This form of award or reward involves the actual issuance of stock (or membership …
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