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Regulation D
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When Do Securities Laws Apply to Private Companies? More Often Than You May Think
When Do Securities Laws Apply to Private Companies? More Often Than You May Think Many privately held businesses unknowingly trigger federal and state securities laws when they raise capital, issue…
Client Alerts & Publications: Chapman and Cutler LLP
SEC Proposes Significant Amendments to Modernize Performance-Based Compensation for Investment Advisers
On September 30, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments to Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 that would expand the ability of registered investment advisers…
Gibson Dunn
SEC Advances “Responsible Retailization” Package of Rule Proposals
Paired with its rule proposals, the SEC also issued five notices seeking comment on additional ways for individuals to qualify as accredited investors under Regulation D. At its September 30,…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Shadow SEC Statement No. 15: Regulation Crypto
By Renholding
On September 15, the Clarity Act failed to secure a cloture vote in the U.S. Senate, with four Republicans and all 47 Democrats voting against considering the bill at this…
Securities Fraud Lawyer Blog
What Is a Private Placement Offering?
A private placement offering is a way companies raise money by selling securities directly to a select group of investors without going through the public registration process required for a…
Winstead - Investment Management
Requirements of a Form D Notice Filing
By Jarrod Azopardi, Page Patrick
As discussed in our previous article, "Raising Capital Through Private Placements Under Regulation D", Regulation D provides exemptions to streamline capital raising and avoid the rigorous public disclosure requirements associated…
Traverse Legal Expert Articles
Drafting PPMs for Funds to Withstand Legal and Investor Scrutiny
Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs) anchor legal compliance in private fund offerings. Fund managers use PPMs to disclose material risks, align investor expectations, and defend against regulatory scrutiny. When drafted with…
The Law and Other Anomalies
SEC Liberalizing Reg D to Facilitate Investments?
SEC Regulation D controls who may invest in private companies which are conducting a general securities offering. Designed to protect people who in the SEC view should not be taking…
RIA Law Journal
A New Path to Accredited Investor Status: House Passes Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act
On July 21st, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act (H.R. 3339), a bipartisan bill that could significantly reshape access to private investment opportunities.…
Free Writings + Perspectives
Regulation D Offerings and Private Placements 2025
Hybrid | April 24 - 25, 2025Register here. The American Law Institute will host a two-day, hybrid program, Regulation D Offerings and Private Placements from April 24 - April 25, 2025.…