When “Free” is Not Actually Free

When “Free” is Not Actually Free

As the calendar year draws to close, the last thing on most Americans’ minds is filing their taxes. While the holidays occupy the collective consciousness for now, in little more than a month, come January 2023, Americans will begin the process of assembling the...
What is a Securities Attorney?

What is a Securities Attorney?

If you’ve heard the terms “securities attorney” or “investment lawyer” and don’t know what they mean, you are not alone. With this article, we hope to clarify what a securities lawyer does and how a securities lawyer may assist you. Generally, a securities lawyer is...
SEC’s Recent ESG Crackdown

SEC’s Recent ESG Crackdown

SEC announced the creation of the climate and Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Task Force in March 2021. The Task Force was created to identify misconduct in ESG-related disclosures and any material gaps or misstatements in issuers’ disclosure of climate...
How Do SPACs Differ From Traditional Companies?

How Do SPACs Differ From Traditional Companies?

SPAC stands for “special purpose acquisition company,” which is also known as “blank check company.” It typically refers to a shell company listed on a stock exchange with the purpose of acquiring a private company, thus making it public without going through the...
SPAC Update

SPAC Update

The special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) continues to have a profound impact on stock markets. We have written previously about the increasing popularity of SPAC’s and the risks inherent to SPAC’s. The SPAC device attempts to sidestep the SEC review process by...