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Bad Actor Disqualification Review

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What you'll need

  • Offering Documents
  • Organizational Records
  • Covered Persons Records

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Overview

CaseMark's Bad Actor Disqualification Review automates the complex Rule 506(d) diligence process for private securities offerings. The AI builds a comprehensive covered persons register, generates tailored disqualifying event questionnaires, and produces a documented reasonable-care diligence record—transforming what typically takes days of manual work into a structured, defensible compliance package.

A single overlooked disqualifying event involving any covered person can eliminate the Rule 506 exemption and NSMIA preemption across all 50 states, triggering rescission rights and potential enforcement actions. The covered persons net is broader than most practitioners realize, lookback periods vary by event category, and manual screening across criminal records, SEC orders, SRO sanctions, and state regulatory actions is time-intensive and error-prone.

CaseMark automates the entire Rule 506(d) diligence workflow—from covered persons identification through event classification and remediation analysis. The AI maps complex ownership structures, generates category-specific questionnaires, and produces a defensible reasonable-care record, ensuring no covered person or disqualifying event is overlooked while dramatically reducing the time and cost of compliance.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your offering documents, organizational records, and covered persons information

  2. 2. AI identifies all covered persons and maps beneficial ownership chains across the offering structure

  3. 3. Review the generated questionnaires, event classifications, and remediation recommendations

  4. 4. Export the complete diligence package in your preferred format (DOCX, PDF)

What you get

  • Covered Persons Register

  • Disqualifying Event Questionnaires

  • Reasonable-Care Diligence Record

  • Event Classification & Lookback Analysis

  • Remediation & Disclosure Recommendations

  • Waiver Eligibility Assessment

What it handles

  • Comprehensive covered persons register with beneficial ownership mapping

  • Tailored questionnaires mapped to each disqualifying event category

  • Documented reasonable-care diligence record for defensible compliance

  • Classification analysis of flagged events with lookback period tracking

  • Remediation and disclosure recommendations for identified issues

  • Waiver eligibility assessment and filing guidance

Required documents

  • Offering Documents

    Private placement memorandum, term sheet, subscription agreements, and Form D filings related to the offering

    .pdf, .docx

  • Organizational Records

    Charter, bylaws, operating agreement, board consents, and cap table with beneficial ownership details

    .pdf, .docx

  • Covered Persons Records

    Officer and director lists, promoter arrangements, and placement agent or broker-dealer agreements identifying soliciting individuals

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

Supporting documents

  • Prior Enforcement History

    Known enforcement actions, regulatory orders, or disciplinary proceedings involving any covered persons

    .pdf, .docx

  • Prior Form D Filings

    Previously filed Form D submissions for the issuer or related entities

    .pdf

  • FINRA BrokerCheck Reports

    BrokerCheck or IAPD reports for registered individuals involved in the offering

    .pdf

Why teams use it

Eliminate the risk of missed covered persons with AI-powered beneficial ownership mapping that goes beyond entity-level analysis to identify specific individuals

Generate questionnaires precisely tailored to each disqualifying event category with accurate lookback period calculations

Build a documented reasonable-care defense record that withstands regulatory scrutiny

Receive actionable remediation pathways and disclosure recommendations for any flagged events

Questions

What types of disqualifying events does this review cover?

CaseMark's bad actor review covers all eight categories of disqualifying events under Rule 506(d), including criminal convictions related to securities, SEC cease-and-desist orders, final orders from state and federal regulators, SRO disciplinary actions, SEC disciplinary orders, suspension or expulsion from SRO membership, stop orders on registration statements, and U.S. Postal Service false representation orders. Each category is analyzed with its specific lookback period.

How does CaseMark identify all covered persons for my offering?

CaseMark analyzes your cap table, organizational documents, officer and director lists, promoter arrangements, and solicitation agreements to build a comprehensive covered persons register. The AI maps beneficial ownership chains, voting power calculations, and identifies specific individuals at broker-dealers who are involved in solicitation—not just entity-level coverage.

Does this help establish a reasonable care defense?

Yes. CaseMark generates a documented reasonable-care diligence record that demonstrates the steps taken to identify and screen covered persons. This structured record is designed to support a defensible reasonable care argument under Rule 506(d)(2)(iv) if a previously unknown disqualifying event surfaces after the offering.

Can this review handle staged closings or multiple tranches?

Absolutely. CaseMark accounts for staged closing schedules and multiple sale dates, ensuring that covered persons analysis and lookback period calculations are accurate for each closing. The review flags any changes in covered person status between tranches.

What happens if a disqualifying event is identified?

When CaseMark flags a potential disqualifying event, it provides a detailed classification analysis, determines whether the event falls within the applicable lookback period, assesses waiver eligibility, and generates specific remediation or disclosure recommendations—including guidance on pre-existing event disclosures under Rule 506(e).

Is this suitable for both Rule 506(b) and 506(c) offerings?

Yes. CaseMark tailors the review based on whether your offering relies on Rule 506(b) or 506(c), accounting for differences in solicitation methods and the corresponding scope of covered persons analysis.

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