Big news out of Europe today (besides fears of a Greek exit from the Euro returning like a slasher flick monster that just won’t die): Michel Barnier, the EU’s top
European Debt Crisis
FINRA’S Proposed Private Stock Offering Rule
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FINRA proposed a rule for SEC approval that would require FINRA’s membership, involved in a private stock offering, to provide detailed information on the transaction to investors prior to the…
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Attorney Beware: Corp Fin Provides Guidance on Legal Opinions
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The Division of Corporation Finance, recently, provided guidance on preparing legal and tax opinions for registered securities offerings.
Initially, Corp Fin stated when such opinions must be filed, and the…
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New Article on Broker-Dealer Registration Enforcement
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We wanted to share with you a recently published article on broker-dealer registration enforcement. Enjoy.
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FINRA’S New Cross Market Surveillance System
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FINRA, recently, announced that it was developing a cross market surveillance system that will allow it to detect and stop improper conduct. This was reported by FINRA Chief Executive Officer…
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Recent NY Court of Appeals Case Does Not Find Partiality in Arbitration
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Interesting, NY Court of Appeals decision affirming an arbitration award despite a claim of partiality. Check out the great write up from CPR!!
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Swap Dealer Registration – Here It Comes
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The Dodd-Frank Act required that security based swap dealers or major security based swap participants to register with the SEC. These swap based entities are required to register with the…