Recent Blog Posts
What every company should include in a non-compete agreement
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Losing a valuable employee is always tough for a business owner. You relied on your employee’s expertise, and now you must start over with someone new. If you are lucky, you had the foresight to have your employee sign… Read More »
What characteristics must a financial instrument have to be a security?
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. posted in securities registration filings on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Determining whether a financial instrument is to be included within the definition of the term “security” under state and federal law may require a complex analysis. The definition of a security is included in state… Read More »
Structuring a private security placement
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. If your startup business has progressed to the point where an infusion of capital is required, one means of obtaining investment capital is to offer a private placement of securities. A private placement may involve an offering of stock,… Read More »
Helping you with the beginning of your business
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. posted in business formation and planning on Friday, June 15, 2018. For some, starting a business is a lifelong goal. It can take much time to save up the money to start such an endeavor; however, when the time finally comes to put this… Read More »
SEC launches new online tool to help investors avoid fraud
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. posted in regulatory compliance on Friday, June 8, 2018. When an investor is approached about buying securities, he or she does not always know what they need to about the person or entity who is trying to make the sale. This can be particularly… Read More »
Why do companies pursue a reverse merger?
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. on Sunday, June 3, 2018. A reverse merger can be a relatively easy way for a company to transition from privately-owned to publicly-owned and providing liquidity to its shareholders. This liquidity and public market access provides the private company’s shareholders with an “exit strategy”… Read More »
We help entrepreneurs launch their enterprises
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. posted in business formation and planning on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Committing to starting a new business in Florida is a big decision. Perhaps, one struggled with finding just the right product, so that they would feel comfortable setting out on their own. Or,… Read More »
Regulators turn their sights on virtual currencies
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. posted in regulatory compliance on Friday, April 27, 2018. In the last few years, cryptocurrencies have been big news and big business in Florida. Although they have gone fairly unregulated thus far, private sector experts and government regulators have fueled speculation about how government… Read More »
Guidelines for cybersecurity disclosures from the SEC
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. posted in General on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The Securities and Exchange Commission unanimously voted to adopt cybersecurity interpretive guidance. Designed to assist public companies in preparing disclosures, the guidelines encourage robust disclosure regarding risks and incidents. In addition to information about lawful disclosure… Read More »
SEC halted trading on 3 companies involved in cryptocurrency
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. posted in General on Monday, April 2, 2018. In mid February, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suspended trading for three companies in relation to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The SEC initiated the suspension after questions about the companies’ operations and asset valuation arose…. Read More »