The popstar Madonna is not the only one who appreciates the material world. The concept of “materiality” is used throughout the federal securities laws. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has defined materiality since at least 1937, which
Things to consider when investing in exempt securities
If you are considering investing in a private placement, or perhaps other exempt securities offerings, you ought to educate yourself on the private capital markets generally, including potentially seeking advice from a professional financial advisor. We do not provide financial
What does it mean to diversify your investments?
Diversification is the practice of spreading capital among different investments to reduce the potential risk of losing that capital in any given investment. Basically, it’s generally not a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket. There are
How do state and federal securities laws interact?
In the United States, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulates and enforces the federal securities laws. But, the regulatory buck does not stop there. Each state in the Union has its own securities regulator that enforces its respective securities
What is an accredited investor? Why does it matter?
In the United States, certain securities offerings that are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 may only be offered and sold to so-called “accredited investors.” The definition is a key component of several exemptions such as Rules