Databases
Westlaw', Lexis, and Bloomberg all have databases that may be searched for cases on corporate law. You can use the "google" box or the classic, more elegant terms and connectors search. For the later, the advance search option on Westlaw and Lexis may be helpful. Sample search terms largely depend on what type of financing is being used. Therefore, Series A and fianc!, convertible /p fianc!, convertible /10 bridge, IPO or "Initial Public Offering", family or relative /p fianc! are all possible searches. If you get several results, then adding "start-up or startup" to the search may narrow the search to more factually similar cases.
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was enacted in 2012. A complete legislative history can be found at ProQuest Legislative Insight by typing "JOBS Act" into the search bar. Further, a link to the full text of the Act is available in PDF format.
Securities regulation is a huge and complex topic in, and of, itself. It is beyond the purview of this guide. However, financing options involving sales of stock usually implicate the SEC rules and regulations. The SEC rules and regulations are available for free here.