#LegalBytes: The Official Podcast of Cummings & Cummings Law

Understanding the Need for a Blue Sky Memorandum in Private Placements


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A Blue Sky Memorandum is a critical tool in private placements, mapping out the patchwork of state securities laws that apply even when federal exemptions like Regulation D are used. This legal analysis catalogs state notice filings, deadlines, fees, required legends, and marketing restrictions, tailoring them to the issuer’s offering structure and investor geography.

In this presentation, we explain why a Blue Sky Memorandum functions as both a compliance checklist and a risk management guide, how it prevents costly mistakes like missed deadlines or improper use of finders, and why it is essential for any multi-state raise, from seed rounds to real estate syndications. Whether you are raising capital under Rule 506(b) or 506(c), this memorandum ensures you stay ahead of regulators, protect your offering, and maintain credibility with investors. Learn More: https://www.cummings.law/understanding-the-need-for-a-blue-sky-memorandum-in-private-placements/

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