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The Reporting Calendar: 10-K, 10-Q, and the Four-Day 8-K
The day your registration statement goes effective, a clock starts, and it does not stop. This is the part of going public that founders underestimate most consistentl...
Going Public Is the Beginning: What Happens After SEC Effectiveness
Going Public Is the Beginning: What Happens After SEC Effectiveness Becoming public is often treated as the finish line. In reality, SEC effectiveness and the beginn...
The Real Risk of Overpromising in a Securities Offering
Companies raising capital have every reason to explain their strengths, market opportunities, management experience, and growth potential. The legal risk begins when o...
Why SEC Comment Letters Are Not Just Editing Requests
An SEC comment letter may look like a list of technical revisions. It is better understood as a regulatory examination of whether a company has explained its business...
Finders, Consultants, and the Unregistered Broker-Dealer Problem
Finders, Consultants, and the Unregistered Broker-Dealer Problem Companies raising capital often hire “finders,” consultants, advisors, or business-development profe...
What Investors Should Be Told About the Use of Proceeds
The “Use of Proceeds” section is one of the most important—and most frequently overlooked—parts of a securities offering. It tells investors exactly how a company int...
Regulation A Is a Securities Offering—Not a Crowdfunding Shortcut
Regulation A Is a Securities Offering—Not a Crowdfunding Shortcut Regulation A is often promoted as a simpler way for companies to raise capital from the public. But...
Private Placements: Where Issuers Actually Get Caught
Private Placements: Where Issuers Actually Get Caught The phrase “private placement” can create a dangerous misunderstanding. Private does not mean informal, unregul...
Finders, Consultants, and the Unregistered Broker-Dealer Problem
Finders, Consultants, and the Unregistered Broker-Dealer Problem Companies raising capital often hire “finders,” consultants, advisors, or business-development profe...
The Future Is Being Built in Orlando: Reflections from Launchpad Liftoff
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The Hidden Compliance Risk: How SEC Disclosure Language Shapes Scrutiny
Fred Lehrer - SecuritiesAttorney1.com What companies say matters. How they say it matters just as much. In this episode, Fred explores why language, terminology, and ...
Going Public Is Not a Moment. It Is a Permanent Disclosure System.
Going public is often treated as a milestone: the moment a private company enters the public markets. But from a securities law and compliance perspective, it is not a...