Hamilton & Associates Law Group
Securities law, public companies, and capital markets explained. Securities Lawyer 101 is the podcast from Hamilton & Associates Law Group, a securities law firm in Boca Raton, Florida. Each short episode takes one practical topic and explains it in plain English: going public, SEC registration statements, Nasdaq and NYSE listings, uplisting from the OTC Markets, SEC reporting deadlines, Regulation D and Regulation A offerings, corporate governance, Rule 144 resales, and FINRA corporate actions. Founder Brenda Hamilton has practiced securities law since 1998. Educational only, not legal advice
Podcast Archive
A shell company already has shareholders, may already be quoted, and may already have SEC filings — but a private company that merges into one inherits its entire history. This episode covers the diligence, the filing obligation, and the resale and listing limits that decide...
View episodeBefore a company files a registration statement or signs a merger agreement, it should answer a simpler question: is it ready to be public? This episode walks the readiness checklist — audits, cap table, records, governance, controls, cost, and story — and ends with the...
View episodeMost private companies reach the public markets by one of three routes: an underwritten IPO, a direct public offering, or a reverse merger with an existing public company. This episode compares what each route actually delivers, what it costs, and who has to be at...
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Contact the firmThis podcast is for general information only. It is not legal advice, and listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. Securities rules change; speak with qualified counsel about your specific situation.
