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The Securities and Exchange Committee (SEC) recently voted to adopt a new set of rules that allows for Regulation Crowdfunding (officially, “debt and equity crowdfunding”). Regulation Crowdfunding is a term used to define a middle ground between crowdfunding platforms (like Kickstarter) and public offerings (like IPO’s). While the former sees little regulation, and the latter […]

Crowdfunding platforms need trademark protection for their brand, technology, and marketplace identity. Here’s how trademark registration works for crowdfunding portal businesses.

Crowdfunding portals collect sensitive user data that requires a comprehensive privacy policy. Here’s what privacy policies for crowdfunding platforms must cover under applicable law.

Crowdfunding portals need terms of use agreements that address investor rights, campaign rules, and liability limitations. Here’s what to include in crowdfunding platform terms.

The SEC issued guidance on how crowdfunding companies can use social media to communicate with potential investors. Here’s what the guidelines permit and what to avoid.

Equity crowdfunding creates corporate governance challenges around investor control rights. Here’s how crowdfunding companies can structure offerings to maintain management control.

Michigan’s equity crowdfunding rules include a bad actor provision that bars certain individuals from participating in crowdfunding offerings. Here’s how the rule works.

Michigan’s equity crowdfunding regulations govern how businesses can raise money from Michigan investors through online platforms. Here’s a complete breakdown of the requirements.

Michigan equity crowdfunding rules require issuers to file a disclosure statement with investors. Here’s what the disclosure statement must include and how to prepare it.

Crowdfunding platforms need comprehensive terms of service agreements that address campaigns, investors, and liability. Here’s what to include in crowdfunding platform terms.