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The Applicability Of Local Securities Acts To Multi-State Securities Transactions, Jack E. Mcclard
The Applicability Of Local Securities Acts To Multi-State Securities Transactions, Jack E. Mcclard
University of Richmond Law Review
A plaintiff in securities fraud litigation usually has a whole arsenal of legal theories to pursue. If the securities transaction touched several states, in addition to federal remedies, the plaintiff may have remedies available under two or more state securities acts. In multi-state transactions, lawyers naturally assume that the court must select among state remedies by applying conflict of laws principles. That natural inclination is generally unnecessary.
The New Virginia Stock Corporation Act: A Primer, Daniel T. Murphy
The New Virginia Stock Corporation Act: A Primer, Daniel T. Murphy
Law Faculty Publications
During its 1985 session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a new stock corporation statute for Virginia ("Revised Statute"). The new statute became effective January 1, 1986. The Revised Statute represents a complete revision of the Virginia corporation statute and is the result of a thorough review of prior law. This article will discuss some of the significant changes in Virginia corporate law effected by the Revised Statute and will offer some guidelines for the interpretation and application of its provisions.