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Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC Considers Mutual Fund Distribution Fees at July 21 Meeting
The SEC will hold an Open Meeting on July 21, 2010 to consider:The Commission will consider a recommendation to propose for public comment a new rule and rule and form amendments under…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Should Corporations’ Charitable Giving Be Disclosed?
In article entitled "The Democratization of Corporate Philanthropy" published in Forbes.com's "The CSR Blog," James Epstein-Reeves argues that corporations' nondisclosure of their charitable giving efforts is "absolutely necessary because of the…
Drug & Device Law
Goosy Gander: “THINC”ing about Medical Journal Disclosure
By Bexis
On the topic of conflicts of interest, our clients and those who do research for them are under constant scrutiny and encounter an ever-escalating call for disclosure of every dime…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure Expands to Include information on Investment Adviser Representatives
NASAA today announced the launch of an enhancement to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website that will allow investors to electronically access information about individuals who work for money…
M & A Law Prof Blog
Takeover Panel Consultation Paper Released
By CorporateAcquisitions MergerLawBlogger
The Takeover Panel has just released its consultation paperundertaken in the wake of the Kraft acquisition of Cadbury and the ensuingpolitical storm. You can find it here. The good news…
Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC Approves Rules to Improve Municipal Securities Disclosure
The SEC approved rule changes improving the quality and timeliness of municipal securities disclosure. Municipal securities, such as municipal bonds, are exempt from the disclosure requirements of the federal securities laws.…
Health Care and Life Sciences
The FDA Transparency Initiative: Another One Way Street?
On May 19, 2010, FDA published on its website a series of proposals designed to promote “openness” and “transparency” in government. The document, entitled “FDA Transparency Initiative: Draft Proposals for Public Comment…
Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch
Delaware Chancery Court Enjoins Merger Vote Over Disclosure of Investment Bank’s Analyses, Management Projections and Acquiror’s Conversations with Management
On May 13, 2010, in Maric Capital Master Fund, Ltd. v. PLATO Learning, Inc., Vice Chancellor Strine preliminarily enjoined the acquisition of PLATO Learning by Thoma Bravo LLC on the…
Delaware Business Litigation Report
Court Of Chancery Enjoins Merger For Disclosure Violations
Maric Capital Master Fund, Ltd v. Plato Learning Inc., C.A. 5402-VCS (May 13, 2010) It is important to note what sort of disclosure violations will casue an injunction to issue.…
M & A Law Prof Blog
Still No Duty to Disclose Merger Negotiations
By CorporateAcquisitions MergerLawBlogger
Last month the second circuit affirmed the district court's opinion inThesling v Bioenvision - holding that issuers have no duty todisclose merger negotiations. Whether and when one has a duty to…