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Shell Companies and Reverse Mergers: An In-Depth Examination of the Risks for Microcap Investors
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Shell Companies and Reverse Mergers: An In-Depth Examination of the Risks for Microcap Investors

Investing in microcap shell companies or firms engaging in reverse merger transactions carries substantial risks of which investors must be aware. This article provides an in-depth examination of h...

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Navigating Regulation A+ Offerings: Considerations for Microcap Firms
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Navigating Regulation A+ Offerings: Considerations for Microcap Firms

Regulation A+ ("Reg A+") provides an intriguing capital-raising pathway for microcap companies as an alternative to a traditional initial public offering (IPO). Here we examine how Reg A+ works, it...

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False or Misleading Financial Disclosures: Risk Mitigation for Microcap Firms
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False or Misleading Financial Disclosures: Risk Mitigation for Microcap Firms

Inaccurate financial reporting poses major risks for microcap companies. False or misleading financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) undermine investor trust an...

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Navigating Insider Trading Risks: Issues and SEC Enforcement Trends Impacting Microcap Firms
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Navigating Insider Trading Risks: Issues and SEC Enforcement Trends Impacting Microcap Firms

Insider trading poses major risks for microcap companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aggressively enforces insider trading laws across markets, including microcap stocks. This art...

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An In-Depth Examination of Pump and Dump Schemes in the Microcap Markets
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An In-Depth Examination of Pump and Dump Schemes in the Microcap Markets

So-called "pump and dump" schemes continue posing major risks in the microcap markets. These illegal schemes to manipulate share prices remain an area of aggressive enforcement by the Securities an...

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This Week In Securities Litigation (Week of September 25, 2023)
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This Week In Securities Litigation (Week of September 25, 2023)

As we approach the end of the Government fiscal year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been particularly active. This week alone, the Commission filed a myriad of cases touching on ...

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Navigating the Perils and Pitfalls of Syndicated Lending:  Crucial Insights for Co-Lenders
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Navigating the Perils and Pitfalls of Syndicated Lending: Crucial Insights for Co-Lenders

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SEC Charges Private Equity Firm for Inadequate Fee Disclosures
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SEC Charges Private Equity Firm for Inadequate Fee Disclosures

In a recent development that has caught the attention of the investment community, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a settled Order against Prime Group Holdings LLC, a p...

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Recurring Revenue Financing:  An Increasingly Popular Option
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Recurring Revenue Financing: An Increasingly Popular Option

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Federal Court Limits SEC's Access to Client Identities in Law Firm Cyberattack Case
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Federal Court Limits SEC's Access to Client Identities in Law Firm Cyberattack Case

After a law firm fell victim to a cyberattack, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a subpoena demanding various pieces of information, including the identities of clients poten...

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Recent Articles

NYSE Proposed Initial Listing Rule Changes
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NYSE Proposed Initial Listing Rule Changes

The NYSE submitted a proposed rule change to the SEC that would revise the initial listing requirements.

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The Power of Arbitration Clauses and ‘Terms of Service’
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The Power of Arbitration Clauses and ‘Terms of Service’
An Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruling confirms that arbitration clauses can still be enforced after a contract ends, helping transportation companies avoid costly litigation....

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The Underused Potential of the Offer to Compromise in New York
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The Underused Potential of the Offer to Compromise in New York

Scott Taffet discusses how New York litigators are overlooking the Offer to Compromise as a powerful but underused settlement tool.

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