The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As I discussed in the original article, and its updates, despite years of discussion and proposals, there has been no significant changes in the regulation of finders. The SEC’s 2020 proposal for a two-tier finder exemption was never finalized. Therefore, the traditional broker-registration analysis under Exchange Act Section 15(a) still […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to explore ways to encourage more companies to go public.The meeting will be open… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers […]
One of the most consequential developments in securities litigation has been the SEC’s shift toward permitting companies to issue stock conditioned on mandatory arbitration of investor disputes. If broadly adopted, this approach could fundamentally reshape the enforcement landscape. It provides issuers with a powerful mechanism to sidestep class actions. At […]
Mark J. Astarita, Esq. is a nationally recognized securities attorney, representing clients in securities investigations, arbitrations and litigation matters across the country. You can contact him at 212-509-6544 or by email at mja@sallahlaw.com Securities law is a specialized field of law encompassing various types of securities lawyers. Transactional securities lawyers […]
Going public is an exciting milestone for any company. It is a crucial step that brings with it a lot of advantages and opportunities, such as access to new capital, increased visibility, and enhanced credibility. However, the process of going public can be quite complex and challenging. In this article, […]
What is Regulation CF? Regulation CF’s crowdfunding rules are in Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act. It allows startups and small businesses to use the internet to raise capital through equity investments from a large number of investors. Regulation CF is available for offerings up to $1 million, giving accredited […]
New Jersey’s Largest Civil Monetary Recovery…Ever. October 17, 2022 – The Office of the Attorney General announced today that the New Jersey Bureau of Securities has reached a $495 million agreement in principle with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., and DLJ Mortgage Capital, […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee today released the agenda for its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, which will address entrepreneurship hubs and recent trends in taking a company public. Members of the public can watch the live meeting via webcast on www.sec.gov. The Committee, […]
The over-the-counter market is where securities which do not trade on an exchange are traded. Securities traded on the this market are typically from smaller companies that do not meet the listing requirements from the exchanges. The OTC market is the default exchange for some securities, like corporate bonds. Alternatively, […]
Most entrepreneurs ultimately seek to go public, which increases the company’s access to cash, and enhances the status of the company. However, the decision to go public is not an easy one, and doing so requires careful planning, and the right groups of advisers. The NASDAQ has an excellent overview […]
