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Mercer Law Review

1999

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Securities Regulation, David M. Calhoun, L. Briley Brisendine Jr. Jul 1999

Securities Regulation, David M. Calhoun, L. Briley Brisendine Jr.

Mercer Law Review

This Article surveys significant cases decided by the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit during 1997 and 1998 in the area of securities regulation.

I. APPLICATION OF THE MISAPPROPRIATION THEORY TO LIABILITY UNDER SECTION 10(B) AND RULE 1OB-5; CONFIRMATION OF COMMISSION'S RULEMAKING AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 14(E)

II. ADOPTION OF THE "USE TEST" IN INSIDER TRADING VIOLATIONS UNDER SECTION 10(B)

III. APPLICATION OF ANTIFRAUD SECURITIES LAWS TO STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

IV. DEFINITION OF "SECURITY"

V. EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY ON CIVIL DISGORGEMENT AWARD