Kamden Crawford

On April 23, 2024, by a close 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule with a retroactive effect banning non-compete clauses nationwide (“New Rule”). Unless legal challenges delay or block enforcement, the New Rule become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register. According to the FTC, the New Rule...

When raising capital, establishing meaningful relationships with investors is essential for success. For private offerings under Rule 506(b) of Regulation D of the Securities Act, this concept is especially imperative. Rule 506(b) exempts issuers of private offerings from the extensive disclosure requirements in public offerings. Unlike Rule 506(c), which permits general solicitation, Rule 506(b) allows...

In 2023, private equity firms faced significant challenges amidst a static market, soaring inflation, elevated interest rates, and slow deal activity. This confluence of factors resulted in an abundance of dry powder held by private equity firms. Such abundance, coupled with anticipated stabilization in the market and increased demand leaves experts anticipating increased M&A activity...

At the beginning of the new year, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) went into effect, burdening 32 million businesses to submit certain beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) in reports filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). You can find a detailed summary of the CTA and BOI reporting requirements here. Many affected parties have voiced...

Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has come into force, bringing with it substantial reporting obligations on small businesses. Given the stringent reporting obligations, tight reporting deadlines, and steep penalties associated with noncompliance, it is critical to be well informed about the new law and take the necessary steps to adhere to...

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On November 23, 2022, The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, detailing its mission, vision, values, and goals moving forward through the next four years. Three main goals guide the SEC’s plan: (1) protecting the investing public against fraud, manipulation, and misconduct; (2) developing and implementing...

When raising capital in private offerings, issuers often rely on exemptions from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1993. Two of the most common exemptions are Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c). While both exemptions allow private issuers to raise capital without registering with the SEC, each exemption has different requirements, limitations, benefits,...