Overview

Because the insider trading laws apply to everyonenot just corporate insidersa proper understanding of both the basics of insider trading law, as well as some of the complexities and nuances of this important area of the law, is important to anyone who invests in the securities markets. Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book provides you with a step-by-step understanding of the legal requirements imposed upon all investors. It walks you through: * The elements of an insider trading claim* What is legitimate company research that can be freely acted upon and* what is material, nonpublic information obtained in breach of a duty of trust or confidence that may not be acted upon or shared with others* When acting on a tip or tipping others can incur legal liability* The framework of penalties when insider trading has been successfully proved Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book provides both the lawyer and the lay investor with a complete understanding of the civil and criminal issues that can arise, the possible penalties that could be incurred and the defenses available as well as practical advice to ensure compliance with the law of insider trading. The treatise also covers many specialized areas so that the reader can see how the law of insider trading has been applied to corporate insiders, market professionals, paid consultants and government employees as well as in the bankruptcy context. It reflects the in-depth knowledge of legal practitioners who provide ongoing counseling and litigation representation to a wide array of clients. In today's turbulent financial markets, a claim of insider trading often hits the newspapers. Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book fully integrates recent regulatory changes and provides a concise roadmap, helping the reader to navigate the legal requirements safely.

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Author:   Harry S. Davis
Publisher:   Practising Law Institute
Imprint:   Practising Law Institute
Edition:   2017 Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.10cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   1.085kg
ISBN:  

9781402427480

ISBN 10:   1402427484
Pages:   818
Publication Date:   01 December 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1:Overview of the Law of Insider Trading Chapter 2:Statutory Background Chapter 3:Elements of an Insider Trading Claim Chapter 4:What Is a Security? Chapter 5:Scienter: Trading On the Basis of Chapter 6:Materiality Chapter 7:Nonpublic Information Chapter 8:Breach of Duty: Classical Theory Chapter 9:Breach of Duty: Misappropriation Theory Chapter 10:Tipper and Tippee Liability Chapter 11:Regulation Fair Disclosure Chapter 12:Obtaining Information from Corporate Insiders Chapter 13:Application of the Insider Trading Laws to Government Employees Chapter 14:Information Sharing with Market Professionals Chapter 15:Use of Paid Consultants Chapter 16:Tender Offers Chapter 17:Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs) Chapter 18:Out-of-Court Restructurings, the Bankruptcy Context, and Creditors' Committees Chapter 19:Big Boy Letters Chapter 20:Civil and Criminal Enforcement Chapter 21:Penalties, Short-Swing Profits, and Whistleblower Awards Chapter 22:Protecting Firms Through Policies and Procedures, Training, and Testing Chapter 23:Insider Trading Law in the United Kingdom

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