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Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC’s Donohue Testifies on Mutual Fund Disclosure Reform
Andrew J. Donohue, Director, Division of Investment Management, SEC, testified on Improving Disclosure for Workers Investing for Retirement before the Ways and Means Committee, U.S. House of Representatives, on October…
British Columbia Insurance Blog
A plaintiff may, or may not, have to disclose settlement agreements made with other parties.
The Plaintiff entered into a “BC Ferries” settlement with one Defendant. A remaining Defendant sought disclosure of the settlement amount. The Court did not order disclosure, but held that the…
Securities Law Prof Blog
The SEC’s Policies on Disclosure
The New York Times has an article today that illustrates the SEC's schizophrenic approach toward disclosure. Chair Cox is working with Pfizer to design a user-friendly format for executive compensation…
Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC Staff Issues Report on Executive Compensation Disclosure
The SEC staff published a report discussing the principal themes that emerged from its initial review of the disclosure of 350 public companies for compliance with the Commission’s new and…
Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC Appoints a Director of Interactive Disclosure
SEC Chair Christopher Cox continues his campaign for interactive financial reporting by announcing the creation of a new office to lead the transformation to interactive financial reporting by public companies,…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Treasury Appoints Two Panels to Study Hedge Funds
The Treasury Dept. announced two groups that will study hedge funds and propose voluntary good practices to minimize risks and improve disclosure. One committee is composed of asset managers, the…
M & A Law Prof Blog
More on Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. v. Allegheny Energy, Inc.
Robert Miller over at Truth on the Market has another post up on the recent Second Circuit decision in Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. v. Allegheny Energy, Inc. In it…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Groups Petition SEC to Require Climate Change Disclosure
A group of state officials, state pension fund managers and environmental groups are petitioning the SEC to require meaningful disclosure on the impact of climate change on business. A January…
M & A Law Prof Blog
On Hiatus Thursday and Friday
I'll be on hiatus this Thursday (Sept 13) and Friday (Sept 14) returning Monday (Sept 17). In the meantime, you may find interesting the Wall Street Journal Deal Journal post…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
The Danger of Too Much Information
We were told early in life not to talk so much. This advice may have served the Larkin Law firm well in its dealings with a client. This report of…