Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Raising Capital Under Regulation A+: The Pros and Cons of Mini-IPOs for Emerging Companies
In today’s dynamic financial landscape, emerging companies consistently explore innovative methods for raising capital efficiently and effectively. Regulation A+ offerings, often called “mini-IPOs,” have become an increasingly attractive alternative, offering businesses a pathway to raise significant capital without the burdens typically associated with traditional initial public offerings (IPOs). Consult a Florida securities registration filing… Read More »
SEC Forms S-1 and S-3: Strategic Considerations for Public Securities Offerings
When companies consider raising capital through public securities offerings, one of their primary obligations involves filing appropriate registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Two key SEC forms—Form S-1 and Form S-3—serve distinct purposes and strategic objectives, depending on the company’s circumstances and financial profile. Consult a Florida securities filings lawyer to… Read More »
Navigating Regulation D: Maximizing the Benefits of Rule 506 Offerings for Private Companies
For private companies seeking to raise capital efficiently, understanding and strategically utilizing Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933—particularly Rule 506—is essential. Rule 506 offerings represent one of the most popular private placement exemptions available today, allowing businesses to raise unlimited amounts of capital from accredited investors without undergoing the costly and time-consuming… Read More »
Is Incorporation Worth It?
A person who has put in the work to launch their own business is generally a self-starter, who is ready, willing, and able to do their due diligence to ensure that all the relevant paperwork is in order. However, depending on the nature of the company, they may decide that a sole proprietorship is… Read More »
Coinbase Must Face SEC Lawsuit
The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has made it their mission to crack down on aspects of the cryptocurrency industry in recent months and years, intending to regulate it more strictly for the benefit of its investors. In 2023, the commission charged Coinbase, the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange platform, with operating… Read More »
My Business Just Got Sued! Now What?
Thousands of lawsuits are filed in the United States every year, with Florida’s courts seeing numbers in five figures most of the time. A slight majority of them are civil cases, which are cases where a conviction will require a defendant to pay damages instead of serving time in jail. Despite how commonplace they… Read More »
Are Non-Compete Agreements Still Enforceable In Florida?
Non-compete agreements (NCAs) are instruments used by businesses to restrict their employees’ ability to work for competitors. However, a business wishing to impose a non-compete agreement on a departing employee must be certain that they are doing so appropriately. Most businesses use NCAs in an effort to protect trade secrets, which is a valid… Read More »
Selling Your Florida Business
It can be difficult to make the decision to sell your business, particularly if you have spent years building it from the ground up. However, there are some times when selling up is the best option, and in order to make the transaction as smooth as possible, consulting an attorney can make a difference…. Read More »
What Is The Howey Test & How Does It Affect Securities?
The body of law that regulates securities in the United States has been steadily built up since the creation of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1934. One of the most foundational aspects of securities law comes from a U.S. Supreme Court case, SEC v. W.J. Howey & Co, decided in 1946. Howey… Read More »
Is An LLC Right For Me?
When you are ready to start your Florida business, it can feel a bit overwhelming to try and determine which business entity is right for your enterprise. A limited liability company (LLC) is one of the more popular choices, particularly for businesses with multiple officers, offering many different benefits. However, there are little details… Read More »
