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The Shareholder Derivative Suit In Arkansas, Mary E. Matthews Dec 1998

The Shareholder Derivative Suit In Arkansas, Mary E. Matthews

Mary E Matthews

The Arkansas authorities governing derivative claims deviate from the authorities governing direct claims to a greater extent than is necessary. Three statutes govern shareholder derivative suits in Arkansas: the 1965 Arkansas Business Corporation Act (the 1965 ABCA); Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 23.1 (Rule 23.1); and the 1987 Arkansas Business Corporation Act (1987 ABCA). While the statutes occasionally conflict with Rule 23.1, the general goal is to prevent “strike suits.” Further, the Arkansas Supreme Court’s interpretation of the authorities suggests conflicts will be resolved in favor of the Rule. These statutes provide procedural restrictions for shareholder derivative suits. There are …


La Prueba Del Daño En La Responsabilidad Civil Por El Otorgamiento Abusivo Del Crédito, Martin Paolantonio, Salvador Bergel Dec 1998

La Prueba Del Daño En La Responsabilidad Civil Por El Otorgamiento Abusivo Del Crédito, Martin Paolantonio, Salvador Bergel

Martin Paolantonio

Análisis de la dinámica probatoria del daño en los supuestos de otorgamiento abusivo del crédito


Derivatives Regulation In The Context Of The Shingle Theory, Allen Madison Dec 1998

Derivatives Regulation In The Context Of The Shingle Theory, Allen Madison

Allen Madison

This article discusses the regulation of derivative financial instruments. It notes that the government has neither come to a conclusion as to the necessity of regulation nor which agency would have jurisdiction. It also suggests that one tool that regulators could use as an enforcement tool is the "shingle" theory. Next, it provides history and analysis of this theory. Finally, it examines the current state of affairs regarding regulation of derivatives.