Form S-8SEC Guidance Proper Use of S-8 Registration Statements Laura Anthony, Esq.November 17, 2009 A Form S-8 registration statement is popular with small business issuers because it becomes effective immediately upon filing and al... 032700
PinksheetsPublic Shell CompanyReverse MergersRule 144 Rule 144 and Pink Sheet Shells; Selling Shares Post Merger Laura Anthony, Esq.November 11, 2009 One of the most common inquiries received by securities attorneys today involves Issuers wanting to know when they and their shareho... 077600
SEC GuidanceUncategorized Responsibilities of Independent Directors Increases in Response to Sarbanes Oxley Laura Anthony, Esq.November 10, 2009 Serving as an independent director carries serious obligations and responsibilities. Following the passage of the Sarbanes Oxley... 028900
Rule 147Safe HarborsSEC GuidanceSection 3(a)(11)Securities Attorneys Securities Law Update: Intrastate Offerings Section 3(a)(11) and Rule 147 Examined Laura Anthony, Esq.November 6, 2009 Section 3(a)(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act) provides an exemption from the registration requirements... 044200
Rule 144 SEC Rule 144: Pledged Securities, Holding Periods and Subscriptions Agreements Laura Anthony, Esq.November 5, 2009 Securities which are bona fide pledged may be tacked to the holding period of the pledgor as long as the pledge has full recourse ag... 074000
OTCBBRule 145SEC Guidance SEC Rule 145 – Registration and Resale Requirements For Securities Issued in Merger, Consolidation or Acquisition Laura Anthony, Esq.November 4, 2009 Rule 145 addresses the registration and resale requirements for securities issued in a merger, consolidation, acquisition of assets... 01.4K00
Rule 144 SEC Rule 144: Current Public Information and Reporting Requirements Laura Anthony, Esq.November 4, 2009 The current public information requirement is measured at the time of each sale of securities. That is, the Issuer, whether reporti... 044100
Regulation DRule 144Rule 144A SEC Rule 144: Resale Conditions and Exempt Transactions Laura Anthony, Esq.November 3, 2009 There are many questions regarding the application of Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) Rule 144 for the resale of securitie... 036500
Corporate Law Contracting Away Fiduciary Obligations In Delaware LLCs And Limited Partnerships Laura Anthony, Esq.October 31, 2009 Delaware corporate and alternative entity law has long been the model for other states in drafting statutes and for practitioners in... 032100
Insider TradingSecurities AttorneysUncategorized Securities Attorneys Must Self-Regulate to Avoid Potential Insider Trading Pitfalls Laura Anthony, Esq.October 30, 2009 Attorneys who accept stock as compensation from public companies need to be aware of a vigilant regarding their insider trading obli... 031900