A plaintiff wail: the new role of the institutional investors under the Securities Litigation Reform Act
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Institutional investors used to avoid involving themselves in class action suits between issuers and stockholders, but the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 changed how class actions are handled. Questions of fiduciary duties can arise from investors' passivity. Suggestions for avoiding problems include using litigation monitoring committees, coordinating with other investors, participating in settlement talks, examining disclosure risks and costs.
Publication Name: Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0195-5756
Year: 1996
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Avoiding spiders on the web: rules of thumb for issuers using Web sites and E-mail
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Securities issuers should take precautions to protect themselves from liability when offering securities on the Internet. Web sites need to be kept current and in compliance with SEC regulations. Caution should also be used with E-mail to prevent inside information being leaked online.
Publication Name: Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0195-5756
Year: 1997
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