JOBS Act Update: Is There Rulemaking on the Horizon?

Speculation is again growing about when the SEC will complete its rulemaking…

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When Do Private Funder Advisers Need to Register as a Broker-Dealer?

In remarks before the American Bar Association, David W. Blass, Chief Counsel,…

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Life’s Decisions

My friend Sarah Bellin is making a movie. It will be inspiring…

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Financial Crisis Has Silver Lining For Advisers

While the financial crisis wreaked havoc on many retirement accounts, it had…

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How Would Obama’s Budget Impact Advisers?

On April 10, President Barak Obama unveiled his 2014 budget. The plan…

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Crowdfunding, A Plain English Primer: The Main Players All Start With an “I”

When talking about crowdfunding, there are three main players. They are the…

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There Is More To Crowdfunding Than the JOBS Act

Until the SEC finalizes rules to implement the JOBS Act, private fundraising,…

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Women Entrepreneurs Rock The World

Usually I don’t like these summits that much, too many people, too…

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Lawmakers Seeking to Ban “Unfair” Arbitration Agreements

Lawmakers, led by Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., are calling on SEC Chairmen…

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Brokers Get Short Reprieve on Large Trader Requirements

The SEC extended the compliance deadline for certain large trader recordkeeping, reporting…

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