Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can An Emoji Count As Financial Advice?
The world of securities and financial trading is constantly evolving, with its boundaries continually being tested and changed. In a recent New York class action lawsuit, a federal judge has ruled that in certain situations where they can only “objectively mean one thing,” emojis, of all things, can qualify as financial discourse. This, in… Read More »
Which Type Of Business Entity Is Best For My Company?
When a person wishes to create a business, it can be tempting to simply set up shop and go from there. However, doing this means that you and your partners have no safety net of any kind. Before officially starting your company, it is crucial to have a written agreement setting out the type… Read More »
Defending Against SEC Enforcement Action
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an agency with a very wide purview, overseeing all aspects of securities law from creation to sale. What many do not know is that the SEC also has law enforcement functions, and is able to initiate investigations into companies or individual investors suspected of securities violations. If… Read More »
What Are Digital Securities?
The average person tends to think of securities as highly complex financial instruments. However, several different day-to-day items have the potential to be classified as securities, including stamps, vouchers, and tokens, whether tangible or digital. Distinguishing which digital assets may qualify as securities is a crucial part of doing business in the online marketplace…. Read More »
Defining Securities For Beginners
For a person who is building their dream business, the financial aspects often come second to the more outgoing work like building a client list. It can be a shock to find oneself in the position of planning the financial future of your company as well as its day-to-day operations, but it is just… Read More »
FTC Proposes New Rule To Ban Non-Compete Agreements
On January 5, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule which would ban the use of non-compete agreements by United States employers. In its release, the FTC estimates that ending such a practice could increase wages by up to $300 million, and effectively free a percentage of U.S. workers from being caught… Read More »
Breach Of Contract In Florida Business Transactions
When two people or businesses enter into a contract, they are essentially relying on each other to uphold their respective ends of the bargain. However, contracts are breached with regularity, leaving one party in a potentially unpleasant position if they have relied upon the contract’s completion. If your business has been subject to another’s… Read More »
What Is A Reverse Merger?
A standard merger is when a public company acquires a small private company, either absorbing its assets or guiding it through an initial public offering (IPO). However, a “reverse” merger or “reverse IPO” is possible, and happens when a private company effectively goes through an IPO by acquiring a company that is already public…. Read More »
Factors To Consider In Choosing How To Form Your Business
When a person is looking to start a business in Florida, there are a host of different factors that they must consider before opening their doors, in order to give the business the best possible chance to endure. The type of business one chooses to form is perhaps the most important factor, as different… Read More »
Steps to Take If You Want to Sell Your Business
In the world of mergers and acquisitions in Florida and across the country, many business owners are concerned with the due diligence that must be undertaken prior to the purchase of a new business, or the issues that can arise in expanding your business by acquiring another one. Yet it is also important to… Read More »
