Legal & Regulatory

Shunfeng Photovoltaic International says acquisition deal for Suntech unit not approved by liquidators

Shunfeng Photovoltaic International said provisional liquidators of Suntech Power Holdings Co had not approved its planned acquisition of Wuxi Suntech, the main unit of Suntech which went into bankruptcy.


GSN files lawsuit against Bash Gaming after latter backs out from acquisition deal

The Game Show Network insisted that Bash Gaming pay a premium based from the difference between its initial acquisition offer and the amount the latter received from an unnamed buyer after Bash rejects GSN's deal at the last minute.

Over 320 companies to advertise fundraising - US SEC filings

An analysis of the filings made by small businesses with the US Securities and Exchange Commission indicate that more than 320 of them would want to raise funding via social media, and a handful had already raised funding.

Relaxed JOBS Act still hinders startups to raise funds via social media

Additional requirements on the amended Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS) of 2012 would still hinder entrepreneurs and companies to secure funding via social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.


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