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Brad Jacobsen
Presented by Brad Jacobsen
As described above, whether or not a particular instrument, arrangement or equity interest will be deemed a security or not can be complicated. In short, it is often safe to approach the question with the answer in mind: If you are asking yourself the question “Is it a security?” The answer is likely “yes.”
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Richard Sheffield
Presented by Richard Sheffield
What is a security? Many entrepreneurs express surprise at the broad scope of the definition as well as the serious implications from failing to abide by securities laws. This section first addresses those implications and then discusses when the securities laws apply by virtue of a security being involved.
Erik Christiansen
Presented by Erik Christiansen
Many entrepreneurs learn the hard way that failure to comply with state and federal securities laws in the creation of a business or in connection with entrepreneurial financing can cause crippling regulatory and litigation issues, which later destroy the business. To prevent such risks, entrepreneurs should involve competent securities financing counsel early in all aspects of business organization, financing, and corporate governance.