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The Sec And The Extent Of Its Power To Sanction: An Analysis Of Teicher V. Securities And Exchange Commission - Did The Court Correctly Apply Chevron V. Natural Resources Defense Council To A Matter Of Agency Interpretation?, Rose Arce
Golden Gate University Law Review
This note will address two primary issues in analyzing Teicher. The first is whether the SEC has the authority within its sanctioning power, specifically under Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act, to impose collateral limitations on a person who violates the Exchange Act, such as preventing that person from utilizing his or her license in another branch of the securities industry. The second is whether the SEC has the authority within its sanctioning power, specifically under Section 203(f) of the Advisers Act, to bar a person who violates the Adviser's Act from associating or seeking to become associated with an …
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.