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Incorporation And The Securities Acts, Daniel T. Murphy
Incorporation And The Securities Acts, Daniel T. Murphy
Law Faculty Publications
ATTORNEYS, when advising clients regarding the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating a business, must carefully consider the applicability of the securities laws, state and federal, to the venture from its inception. If a business were run as a proprietorship or a general partnership, the principals could dispose of their interests in the business without consideration of the securities laws. The issuance of stock by a corporation to such individuals in exchange for cash or their interests in the business triggers the application of both state and federal securities laws. More importantly, however, the attorney must recognize that these statutes will …
Standing Under Section 14(E) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934: May A Tender Offeror Sue For Injunctive Relief?, James A. Scaduto
Standing Under Section 14(E) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934: May A Tender Offeror Sue For Injunctive Relief?, James A. Scaduto
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Note examines certain legal issues arising out of the increasing popularity of cash tender offers as a means for gaining control of public companies. Specifically, this Note will examine The Williams Act and its protection against possible fraud committed by parties attempting to use cash tender offers to take control of a company. Next, the Note will review the U.S. Supreme Court decision Piper Aircraft, Inc. v. Chris-Craft Industries, Inc. to see if a tender offeror can sue for damages under section 14(e) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 if it is defrauded by another tender offeror.
The Right To Financial Privacy Act: New Protection For Financial Records, Lorena Kern Davitt
The Right To Financial Privacy Act: New Protection For Financial Records, Lorena Kern Davitt
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Comment looks at the right of financial privacy and Congress' recent attempt to recognize it. It goes on to analyze the Financial Privacy Act. Finally, the Comment examines the origins of the Act, the various provisions of the Act, and the problems associated with the Act.
What Is A Security? -- A Redefinition Based On Eligibility To Participate In The Financial Markets, Scott T. Fitzgibbon
What Is A Security? -- A Redefinition Based On Eligibility To Participate In The Financial Markets, Scott T. Fitzgibbon
Scott T. FitzGibbon
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