The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law April 5, 2012. The JOBS Act is intended to bolster economic growth by providing private companies with greater access to capital and certain regulatory exemptions for public offerings. Critics of the legislation have concerns that company reporting and fiduciary responsibilities to investor protection may be compromised.

We have highlighted a few of the key aspects in the JOBS Act and commented on their impact on public companies and their requirements.

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