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23
2010
SEC Proposes Definition of Venture Capital Fund under Dodd-Frank Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
1
2012
Seventh Circuit Affirms Applicability of Wisconsin’s Business Judgment Rule Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
27
2011
Developments in Securities Law - February 2011 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
19
2012
JOBS Act Update for Biofuels Companies Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
25
2012
Understanding – and Managing – Financing Risk Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
8
2016
SEC Issues Proposed Rules to Increase Financial Thresholds Applicable to Smaller Reporting Companies Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
29
2011
Patent Rights and Attracting Investors Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
1
2013
The Good Angel Investor (Part 1): Doing the Deal Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
3
2014
Avoiding Liability for Retaliation Claims under Dodd-Frank and Other Laws Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
3
2010
Wisconsin Act 255 Tax Credit Changes in 2011 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
11
2011
Some Thoughts on Investment Banks Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
4
2013
Whatever Your Impression is About Venture Capitalists, Understand These 4 Things First Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
26
2013
Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) New General Solicitation Rules Are Here Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
2
2013
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposes Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
5
2014
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
17
2010
Congress Passes Sweeping Financial Reform Bill Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
16
2011
Who Do Directors Represent? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
7
2012
JOBS Act Update Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
27
2011
Milestone or Millstone? Financing, that is. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
23
2010
Back to the Future with Super Angels Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
9
2010
Startup Valuation Workshop Slides & Worksheets Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
3
2011
Compensation for Directors of Startups Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
28
2012
The Neglected Art of (Timely) Pruning Lemons: Part 1 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
3
2011
$400 Million in New Venture Capital Money Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
29
2012
The Neglected Art of (Timely) Pruning Lemons: Part 2 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
12
2014
JOBS Act - Jumpstart Our Business Startups: U.S. House of Representatives Legislation Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
25
2015
Supreme Court Opines on Opinions v. Facts in the Sale of Securities Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
14
2015
SEC Targets Confidentiality Agreements that Could Deter Whistleblowers Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
24
2010
How Much is That Startup in the Window? -- Figuring Out How Much A Startup is Worth. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
6
2011
Valuation of the Company vs. Valuation of the Stock: A Venture Capital Paradox Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
6
2013
Preparing for the 2013 Proxy Season Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
16
2016
Securities and Exchange Commission Publishes Regulation Crowdfunding Compliance Guide for Small Entities Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
23
2011
Talk Opportunity, then Price Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
13
2012
Venture Capital and Private Equity: The Same, Only (Very) Different Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
17
2014
The Volcker Rule – The Conformance Period is Approaching Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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