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Mar 22, 2022 | Attorney Article
Barton Partners Published in Reuters Legal News / Westlaw Today: “Are Cryptocurrencies Securities? The SEC is Answering the Question”

Managing partner Roger E. Barton and litigation partners Christopher J. McNamara and Michael C. Ward were recently published by Reuters Legal News / Westlaw Today for their article “Are Cryptocurrencies Securities? The SEC is Answering the ...
Oct 8, 2021 | Firm News
Watch: Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is promoted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network which operates an array of programs in 170 countries aimed at making it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business. GEW is a platform for ...
Mar 19, 2021 | Blog
Reg A+ Offerings: FAQs

What is a Reg A+ offering? Which companies are eligible to use Reg A+? What securities can be sold using Reg A+? What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 offerings? What is the process for a Reg A+ offering? Are there any ...
Mar 15, 2021 | Blog
Regulation A+ Tier 2 Fundraising Limit Increases to $75 Million

For companies looking to raise meaningful capital using a Reg A+ exemption, March 15th marks a significant increase in the Reg A+ Tier 2 offering limit. Businesses using this framework will now be able to raise up to $75 million in capital within a ...
Mar 1, 2021 | Blog
In Wake of Market Volatility, SEC Urges Issuers to Be More Transparent with Investor Disclosures

On February 8, 2021, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance posted updated guidance that strongly encourages companies that are raising capital during times of market volatility to be more detailed and transparent in their disclosures to ...
Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
What is Regulation A+ and How Can It Help My Business?

What is Reg A+? Regulation A+ (“Reg A+”) is a framework for capital-raising that was created under Title IV of the JOBS Act and subsequently implemented by the Obama administration in 2015. It differs from other capital-raising methods—such ...
Dec 10, 2020 | Blog
Approved SEC Proposals Spell Big Changes for Reg A+ and Reg CF Offerings

Earlier this year, we wrote an analysis of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) proposals to increase limits on certain exempt financings while “harmonizing” the maze of exemptions that have confused investors and issuers for ...
Oct 21, 2020 | Blog
Fundable Deals: Making Venture Capitalists Sit Up and Take Notice

For startup, early-stage, and emerging companies, demonstrating high growth potential is critical in order to obtain financing from venture capital firms and funds. But what exactly are venture capitalists (VCs) looking for when they’re looking to ...
Aug 4, 2020 | Firm News
Partner Charles Hughes to Moderate Panel, “Fundable Deals: Making VCs Sit Up and Take Notice” at the Venture Summit Virtual Connect 2020, August 4-6

Join Barton at the Venture Summit Virtual Connect 2020, August 4-6 where Startups and Investors connect. Ideas are all well and good, but in order to attract capital they will need to be packaged and presented in a way that will entice investors and ...
Jun 23, 2020 | In The Media
Law360: Barton Expands Tax Practice With Former Akerman Partner Alvan L. Bobrow

Partner Alvan Bobrow, interviewed by Law360, explains his move from BigLaw to Barton was due to Barton’s reputation as a transactional and litigation boutique, pointing out, “not just any boutique, but a quality boutique…Barton meets that high ...
May 28, 2020 | Blog
Barton Fintech Series: Online Lending in the Consumer Sector

Online lending in the consumer sector involves the use of mobile devices by consumers to apply for loans, as well as the approval and funding of such loans to consumers. This article focuses on loans made to consumers and examines how the consumer ...
Mar 10, 2020 | Blog
Barton FinTech Series: Mobile Banking

Mobile banking involves the execution of financial transactions with a bank using a mobile device (cell phone, tablet, etc.) This article focuses on the applications and technologies that enable users to execute these types of transactions. For the ...
Feb 21, 2020 | Blog
Barton FinTech Series: Introduction

Fintech is a dynamic, evolving, and seemingly esoteric industry. As a result, our team has put together a series of articles exploring the legal and regulatory considerations affecting FinTech companies and innovations. Fintech is broadly defined ...