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The European Economic Interest Group (Eeig): A New European Business Entity, Daniel T. Murphy
The European Economic Interest Group (Eeig): A New European Business Entity, Daniel T. Murphy
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
This Article analyzes the European Communities Regulation establishing the European Economic Interest Group (EEIG), a commercial entity whose purpose is to facilitate the economic interests of its members. Dean Murphy emphasizes that the Regulation establishes the EEIG as a Community-wide legal entity but leaves regulation of many aspects of the EEIG's status and operation to the laws of the Member States. The Regulation institutionalizes and encourages cross-border business cooperation while allowing flexibility. Dean Murphy analyzes the Regulation's provisions for formation, operation, and termination of the EEIG. He concludes that the EEIG will likely prove to be a convenient and popular …
A New Look At The European Economic Community Directive On Insider Trading, Amy E. Stutz
A New Look At The European Economic Community Directive On Insider Trading, Amy E. Stutz
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
On 13 November 1989, the European Council passed a directive on the regulation of insider trading. This legislation is designed to coordinate the various laws of the European Economic Community states and to encourage investor confidence in their securities markets. In analyzing the directive, the author proposes the United States experience in the regulation of insider trading as a model for the efforts of the EEC. Considering both the strengths and weaknesses of the United States experience, the author describes the United States shift in emphasis from the regulation of individuals to the regulation of institutions. This shift reflects the …