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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 …
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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