A group of Floridians is working on legislation that would help give startups fewer restrictions on fundraising.
The task force is chaired by Willard Blair, a partner in the Tampa office of Shumaker Loop & Kendrick. His goal is to revise and recommend measures for Chapter 517, which focuses on the state's securities laws.
It was made effective in October 2015 and aimed at "crowdfunding" registration exemptions. The exemptions are made to help small businesses raise funding through the internet…
