Category Archives: Social Media

SEC “Likes” Social Media; Conditionally

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

On April 2, 2013, the SEC issued guidance regarding a company’s use of social media to disclose information or make announcements. The SEC investigated whether Netflix, Inc. and its CEO, Reed Hastings violated Securities laws when Hastings used his personal … Continue reading →

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FINRA’s Crowdfunding Portal Form

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Are you anxiously awaiting the Crowdfunding final rules? Are you considering operating as a Crowdfunding Portal? If so, you should consider filling out and submitting this form: InterimFormforFundingPortals(1) To help FINRA develop rules that accurately  reflect the funding portal community, … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready to Invest in Facebook?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Facebook’s roadshow for its initial public offering is scheduled to begin next week, and the shares should begin trading around May 18. The Company amended it’s S-1 registration filing, and is awaiting effectiveness.  Facebook, the world’s largest social network, is set … Continue reading →

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Facebook Password Amendment Defeated by House

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

On Wednesday, the Amendment to a larger FCC reform package that would have banned current or prospective employers from demanding employees to hand over personal passwords To Facebook was defeated. The amendment was voted down 236 to 184. As PC … Continue reading →

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