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The Cold Decision Of Coldwell Banker: A California Court Ends The Evolution Of Broker Liability With One Decision, Dominic H. Porrino
The Cold Decision Of Coldwell Banker: A California Court Ends The Evolution Of Broker Liability With One Decision, Dominic H. Porrino
Golden Gate University Law Review
Part I of this note focuses on the history of the broker's duty of disclosure and duties owed to third persons. That part provides a historical framework of the evolving law in broker disclosure and the broker's duty to third persons, concentrating mainly on California law. Part II discusses the broker disclosure statute and the downfall of its narrow interpretation. Part III discusses the common-law balancing test, and the benefits of its application to the Coldwell Banker case and other cases like it. Finally, Part IV concludes that the court in Coldwell Banker erred by taking a narrow interpretation of …
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995: Do Issuers Still Get Soaked In The Safe Harbor?, Noelle Matteson
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995: Do Issuers Still Get Soaked In The Safe Harbor?, Noelle Matteson
Golden Gate University Law Review
This Comment will examine the background and development of protection for forward-looking statements through the SEC, the courts and Congress. Following this background examination, Part III will focus on the recently passed Reform Act. This discussion will consider the arguments made by opponents and proponents of the Reform Act, the effects of this act and whether it is encouraging disclosure by issuers and protecting the same issuers from frivolous lawsuits.
Securities Law - Mccormick V. Fund American Companies: Altering The Total Mix Of Information Made Available During Disclosure In Corporate Repurchases Of Stock, David E. Wanis
Golden Gate University Law Review
In McCormick v. Fund American Companies, the Ninth Circuit granted summary judgment to defendant corporation over plaintiff shareholder's claim that defendant had violated the Securities Exchange Act by misrepresenting or omitting material information during negotiations to repurchase stock from plaintiff. The court found that in light of plaintiff's status as a "sophisticated business executive," defendant's alleged misrepresentations and omissions did not "significantly alter the total mix of information made available" concerning the contemplated sale of a subsidiary company of defendant corporation.
Constitutional Law - United States V. Richey: Disclosure Of Tax Information By Former Irs Agent Not Protected By The First Amendment, Christine C. Pagano
Constitutional Law - United States V. Richey: Disclosure Of Tax Information By Former Irs Agent Not Protected By The First Amendment, Christine C. Pagano
Golden Gate University Law Review
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