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Securities Law
Startup Law Glossary: 75+ Terms Every Founder Should Know
A living reference of 75+ startup law terms every founder should know — from 83(b) elections to QSBS, Reg D to vesting schedules, explained in plain English.
Accredited Investor Definition (2026): Income, Net Worth, & Verification for Startups
Accredited investor requirements for startups: income test $200k/$300k, net worth $1M (excluding your home), and SEC-approved credentials. Includes verification steps under Reg D (506(b)/(c)).
Rule 506(b) vs. 506(c): Which Reg D Exemption Should Your Startup Use?
A practical comparison of the two most important Reg D exemptions — Rule 506(b) and 506(c). When to use each, how investor verification works, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Regulation D Explained: How Startups Raise Capital Without an IPO
A comprehensive guide to Regulation D — the securities law framework that makes startup fundraising possible. Covers Rules 504, 506(b), and 506(c), accredited investor requirements, Form D, and common pitfalls.
The SEC Is Reopening the Rules of Private Capital — Here’s What’s Coming in 2026
The SEC’s Spring 2025 Regulatory Flexibility Agenda quietly tees up two proposals that could materially reshape how startups raise capital and how founders and early investors eventually get...
Electronic Filing of Section 83(b) Elections – A Modern Convenience with Important Deadlines
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has quietly modernized the once antiquated process for making a Section 83(b) election.
Be Careful Who You Issue Stock Options To Under Rule 701
Intro to Rule 701 Any time a company grants stock options or compensatory equity awards of any kind, the company must comply with the registration requirements of federal and applicable state...
Do Not Try to Self-Administer Your Stock Option Plan
When you set up your company, you hopefully set up a stock option plan (also known as an equity inventive plan) at the same time so that you have a plan that is properly adopted and ready to be used...
Term Sheets: Binding & Non-Binding
First, let’s get the terminology of term sheets out of the way.