This best-selling compendium covers every statutoryand regulatory exception and exemption from investment company registration.This updated edition is, in large part, an index of key court cases, Commissionstatements, and Staff no-action letters and other statements. The authorssummarize that material in an easy-to-read format and provide cites to therelevant authorities. This update also provides practice points and commentarythat, at times, takes issue with Commission or Staff positions.This third edition also reflects important changesto the provisions governing status issues, as well as additional updates thatinclude:Section 3(c)(1) was expanded to permit certainventure capital funds to have up to 250 beneficial owners, instead of the 100beneficial owners.The Staff has modified, and may continue tomodify, when lending businesses, including real estate lending businesses, canqualify for the exception in Section 3(c)(5).The Commission adopted a new rule to facilitatecrowd funding offerings.The Commission and the Staff have issued exemptiveorders and no action letters that have more important ramifications for certainissuers considering their investment company status.This valuable resource also examines the investmentcompany status of specific types of entities that may face unique statusissues, including certain crypto-focused companies, SPACs, real-estate lendingcompanies, commodity pools, and healthcare companies.