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The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better... more +
The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better access to material information prior to investing 2) ensure that transactions are not based on fraud. In order to effectuate its dual goals, the Act requires that any offer or sale of securities is registered with the SEC. less -
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Private Placements in South Carolina: A Primer on Federal and State Securities Registration

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With an estimated 34 people moving to the Charleston area each day and with South Carolina claiming one of the fastest-growing populations in the nation last year , the post-COVID increase in the number of private placement...more

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SEC Updates Guidance Regarding Exempt Offerings

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On March 12, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published updates to its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) related to exempt offerings under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act). These...more

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SEC Cracks Down on Regulation A Issuers

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Regulation A “Plus” is an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 that permits certain eligible issuers to conduct public offerings of up to $75 million in a 12-month period to accredited and unaccredited...more

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Private Placement – State and Federal Law Considerations

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Private placements can be a great resource for companies to raise capital in the current economic environment. They are cost effective in comparison to public offerings and provide greater decision-making latitude to current...more

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Crypto yield products in the crosshairs

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A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently disclosed its receipt of a Wells Notice from the SEC, which threatened charges for violating Section 5 of the Securities Act in connection with the planned launch of a “yield...more

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Recent Amendments to Definition of “Accredited Investor” Now Effective; Individuals May Now Also Be Accredited Through Credentials

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In August 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to the definition of “accredited investor” that will expand participation in certain securities offerings including those conducted under Rules 506(b) and 506(c) of Regulation D,...more

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SEC Harmonizes and Improves “Patchwork” Exempt Offering Framework

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Our Securities Group breaks down new final rules that the Securities and Exchange Commission hopes will maintain investor protections while eliminating regulatory uncertainty....more

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SEC Adopts Exempt Offering Rule Changes That Increase Offering Limits and Harmonize Exempt Offerings

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 2, 2020, adopted a set of amendments to simplify and improve the exempt offering framework. The amendments are designed to make it easier for issuers to access the...more

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U.S. SEC Adopts Amendments Harmonizing The Exempt Offering Framework

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On November 2, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to amend its rules to harmonize, simplify, and improve the exempt offering framework. The SEC believes that these amendments will promote capital...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Exempt Offering Rules

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On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to its exempt offering rules, including Regulation D and Regulation A (Amendments). Many of the Amendments largely harmonize the existing...more

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SEC Securities Act Rules Simplified, Improved

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The SEC amended the rules under the Securities Act of 1933 ("Act") to simplify, harmonize, and improve certain aspects of the exempt offering framework in order to promote capital formation while preserving or enhancing...more

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SEC Harmonizes and Improves “Patchwork” Private Offering Framework

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On November 2, the SEC adopted amendments designed to harmonize and simplify the existing, complicated framework of private offering exemptions—the primary method by which private companies raise capital. The amendments...more

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SEC Modernizes Framework for Exempt Offerings

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In another 3-2 vote, on November 2, 2020 the SEC approved significant amendments to the framework for exempt offerings intended to harmonize and simplify the framework for exempt offerings under the Securities Act of 1933. ...more

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SEC Revises Accredited Investor Standard

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- Amendments to the "accredited investor" definition expand the categories of persons eligible to participate in private placements under Regulation D to include (i) individuals with certain professional licenses (Series 7,...more

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Offering Exemptions

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On March 4, 2020, the SEC proposed amendments to existing exemptions from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933 to simplify, harmonize, and improve the existing regulatory framework and to promote...more

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SEC Commissioner Peirce Proposes Safe Harbor for Blockchain Developers

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Speaking at the International Blockchain Congress in Chicago on February 6, 2020, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposed a safe harbor from U.S. securities laws so that developers of blockchain protocols could offer and sell...more

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A Question To The SEC After The Block.One Settlement: Has The Sec Decided To Be Less Aggressive In Sanctioning Violations By...

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Until September 30, 2019, Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) enforcement actions in the crypto industry conveyed a consistent message: most crypto is a security, and if a token issuer does not follow the registration...more

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SEC: Time to revamp securities offering exemptions

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SEC is seeking public comments in its concept release in an effort to simplify, harmonize and improve the existing exempt offering framework. On June 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the...more

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What's Market? Update: Securities

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Amendments to Regulation A adopted by the SEC to comply with a mandate in the JOBS Act took effect on June 19, 2015. Regulation A as amended (often referred to as “Regulation A+”) expands the maximum aggregate amount that...more

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What Do the Expanded Reg A+ Rules Mean for Your Company?

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This spring, the SEC adopted final rules required by the JOBS Act, which some hoped would increase smaller companies’ access to capital. Note, this wasn’t the long-awaited crowdfunding rules, it was the expansion of...more

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