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Congressional Securities Trading, Gregory Shill
Congressional Securities Trading, Gregory Shill
Indiana Law Journal
The trading of stocks and bonds by Members of Congress presents several risks that warrant public concern. One is the potential for policy distortion: lawmakers' personal investments may influence their official acts. Another is a special case of a general problem: that of insiders exploiting access to confidential information for personal gain. In each case, the current framework which is based on common law fiduciary principles is a poor fit. Surprisingly, rules from a related context have been overlooked.
Like lawmakers, public company insiders such as CEOs frequently trade securities while in possession of confidential information. Those insiders' trades are …
Blockchain Stock Ledgers, Kevin V. Tu
Blockchain Stock Ledgers, Kevin V. Tu
Indiana Law Journal
American corporate law contains a seemingly innocuous mandate. Corporations must maintain appropriate books and records, including a stock ledger with the corporation's shareholders and stock ownership. The importance of accurate stock ownership records is obvious. Corporations must know who owns each of its outstanding shares at any point in time. Among other things, this allows corporations to determine who receives dividends and who is entitled to vote. In theory, keeping accurate records of stock ownership should be a simple matter. But despite diligent efforts, serious share discrepancies plague corporations, and reconciliation is often functionally impossible. Doing so may require the …
The Corporate Creditor And Legislative Restrictions On The Distribution Of Capital
The Corporate Creditor And Legislative Restrictions On The Distribution Of Capital
Indiana Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Restrictions On The Alienation Of Shares Of Stock
Restrictions On The Alienation Of Shares Of Stock
Indiana Law Journal
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Definition And Classification Of Securities Under The Revenue Act, Charles C. Parlin
Definition And Classification Of Securities Under The Revenue Act, Charles C. Parlin
Indiana Law Journal
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