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How Reed Hastings’ Facebook Status Update Landed Netflix in SEC’s Crosshairs

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Before the commercial Internet, the primary tools of disclosure included: Prospectus and related registration statement (“S-1″) for an IPO. To understand the SEC’s point of view , it’s necessary to review the principles underlying securities law in the United States.

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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

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Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. It’s not just about having one dedicated fund—you need many funds coming together in a marketplace of ideas.

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Thinking of exiting your business? Explore every option

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Prepare a detailed prospectus. The prospectus will lay out the story and details of your business and help generate interest in it before listing, so it’s important that you get this right. This will require plenty of time and resources, so be sure to prepare adequately.

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Probable and Improbable Lobbying Wins: The 1,000-stockholder Rule

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In recent years, government regulation has emerged as another such force to be reckoned with in the technology industry. Talented entrepreneurs are nothing if not resilient in the face of change: Market forces, competitive threats, technological shifts, you name it.

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