Important Announcement

We are pleased to share that as of August 1, 2025, Braeden Anderson, the founder of Anderson P.C., has joined Gesmer Updegrove LLP as a Partner. Work currently performed by Anderson P.C. will be transitioning to Gesmer. This website will remain active as a curated archive for legal insights.

Gesmer Updegrove LLP, founded in 1986, is a nationally recognized law firm with a premier reputation for representing high-growth companies, innovative technology pioneers, and venture-backed startups. Together, we are enhancing our ability to provide comprehensive, end-to-end legal support to entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and scaling businesses across every stage of the corporate lifecycle. From formation, fundraising, and IP strategy to tax planning, M&A, securities compliance, enforcement defense, and strategic exits, our combined strengths now span the full spectrum of business law.

Thank you for following and supporting us on this journey. To learn more or to connect with Braeden or a member of the Gesmer team, please visit: www.gesmer.com or e-mail him at braeden.anderson@gesmer.com

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Navigating the Complexities of Rule 13f-2 Compliance: Preparing for New Data Management Challenges

As the clock ticks down toward the January 2025 compliance deadline for SEC Rule 13f-2, institutional investment managers face an unprecedented regulatory challenge. This new rule, aimed at increasing transparency around short-selling activities, represents a significant shift from existing reporting frameworks, leaving firms grappling with how to overhaul their data management and reporting systems.

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