by Lea Strickland | Oct 31, 2017 | Focus on Business Radio Show
Cryptocurrency, Blockchains, ICOs, and Fintech Guests: Jim Verdonik and Benji Jones Listen Jim Verdonik and Benji Jones lead Ward and Smith P. A.’s Securities and Fintech groups. These groups include crowdfunding, cryptocurrency, blockchains and ICOs. They are also...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 6, 2017 | Focus on Business Radio Show
NC PACES ACT INTERVIEW LISTEN NOW My guest today is Corporate attorney Benji Taylor Jones. She recently joined the Raleigh office of Ward and Smith. She has been a trusted counselor to numerous private and public companies in a variety of corporate and securities law...
by Lea Strickland | Dec 6, 2016 | Focus on Business Radio Show
Crowdfunding Information and Insights from the Regulatory Perspective with Leo John Leo John is the Investor and Business Outreach Legal Specialist at N.C. Department of Secretary of State, Securities Division. The state agency registers legal entities, administers...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 5, 2016 | Glossary
Equity-based Crowdfunding generally occurs when an investor receives an ownership interest in the company in exchange for his or her investment. Equity = Owner The investor becomes a shareholder in the company. Depending upon the type of shares/ownership interest the...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 4, 2016 | Glossary
Rule 501 of Regulation D defines an accredited investor as: Institutions and Businesses Banks, insurance companies, registered investment companies, business development companies, or small business investment companies; Employee benefit plans, within the meaning of...