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September 1, 2020

SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition to Include Sophisticated Investors, Others

On August 26, 2020 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act that expand the definition of “accredited investor” to include additional categories of investors who may invest in unregistered private offerings. This amendment is intended to provide greater access to private investment markets. The amendments become effective 60 days after the new rule is published in the Federal Register. Read More ›

Categories: Entity Planning, Entity Selection, Organization & Planning, News, Startup, Venture Capital/Funding

Posted by: Taylor A. Gast, Cody A. Mott

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April 16, 2020

Latest Trend in Executive Compensation: To Include Diversity & Inclusion or Not?

Companies are increasingly tying executive compensation to diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) initiatives in an effort to increase female and minority representation among the workforce and management. Despite progress in recent years, an overwhelming majority of executives in the United States remain Caucasian males. Many companies have previously adopted diversity measures at the directorship-level; however a lack of diversity remains at the management level and among the rank and file employees. Read More ›

Categories: Compliance, Employment, Inspirational, Liability

Posted by: Amanda J. Dernovshek, Cody A. Mott

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