Understanding Securities Law

"This book focuses on a very timely and important subject that merit s comprehensive analysis: "rethinking" the securities laws, with particular emphasis on the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act. The system of securities regulation that prevails today in the United States is one that has been formed through piecemeal federal legislation, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in vocation of its administrative authority, and self-regulatory episodic action. As a consequence, the presence of consistent and logical regulation all too often is lacking. In both transactional and litigation settings, with frequency, mandates apply that are erratic and antithetical to sound public policy. Over four decades ago, the American Law Institute (ALI) adopted the ALI Federal Securities Code. The Code has not been enacted by Congress and its prospects are dim. Since that time, no treatise, monograph, or other source comprehensively has focused on this meritorious subject. The objective of this book is to identify the deficiencies that exist under the current regimen, address their failings, provide recommendations for rectifying these deficiencies, and set forth a thorough analysis for remediation in order to prescribe a consistent and sound securities law framework. By undertaking this challenge, the book provides an original and valuable resource for effectuating necessary law reform that should prove beneficial to the integrity of the U.S. capital markets, effective and fair government and private enforcement, and the enhancement of investor protection"--

Professors Larry D. Soderquist and Theresa A. Gabaldoh have authored a concise, well organized text that provides a solid understanding of the basic securities laws. Terms and concepts are detailed to assist the student in understanding securities law and to make it a vibrant subject for study. Highlights include: What is a Security, World of Securities Law, Business Context of Securities Law, What can be done during Securities Act Registration, How Securities are Registered under the Securities Act, Exemptions from the Registration Requirements, Resales by Security Holders, Liability for Violations of the Securities Act, Commission's General Exemptive Authority and Registration and Periodic Reporting Under the Exchange Act, Proxy Regulation, Tender Offers, Rule 10b-5, Short-swing Trading Under Section 16, Exchange Act Regulation of the Securities Business, International Aspects of Securities Law. As part of our hew Foundation Press Concepts and Insights Series, we are proud to offer professors and students this concise and insightful guide. Book jacket.

This book provides you with the guidance you need to protect your clients' confidential information while facing disclosure and liability concerns under the securities laws.

This is an essential reference on one of the most significant law reforms in Australian business and commercial law since Federation. This book will help you to understand and adopt this critical new law in your workplace.