Category Archives: General
SEC to review rules for proxy process at public forum
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The Security and Exchange Commission frequently handles issues that stir up controversy between investors and companies. Of these issues, one of the most contentious is corporate democracy. Later this month, the SEC will hold a roundtable to review its… Read More »
Do I need a business partnership agreement in a merger?
On behalf of Law Office of Clifford J. Hunt, P.A. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Merging companies takes a lot of work to be successful and meet certain regulations, but many times the importance of a business partnership agreement is forgotten. When two entities become one, there are differing cultures and processes that can… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »