The JOBS Act and Crowdfunding

The JOBS Act and Crowdfunding

In April of 2012, Congress passed legislation permitting equity and debt crowdfunding. This was done through the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act as a means of stimulating the American economy. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must issue its rules and regulations before non-accredited investors can take advantage of this opportunity, although Georgia and…

Why You Should Consider a Founders’ Agreement

Why You Should Consider a Founders’ Agreement

When a group of entrepreneurs go into business together, one of the first things they should do is consider drafting a Founders’ Agreement. While a Founders’ Agreement is not always legally binding,  it does provide some protection to founders who later find themselves at odds with one another. The agreement is documentation that you were once…