Securities Law Deskbook: For Business Lawyers, Public Accountants, and Corporate Management is a practical reference guide to securities law, in one convenient volume. With 17 chapters and hundreds of citations to securities rules, statutes, and cases, it is an essential tool for researching securities regulation, litigation, compliance issues, and much more.
Updated annually, this book will help attorneys, accountants, and corporate managers navigate the complex area of securities law, including compliance with the major federal securities acts, regulations, and transactions. Securities Law Deskbook includes current law with detailed discussion, expert analysis, and sample forms.
Securities Law Deskbook will help you:
- Understand the definition of a security—and know when you are involved in a securities transaction.
- Comply with the registration process under the Securities Act of 1933.
- Learn your company’s obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Understand the requirements and the risks of including projections and forward-looking information in securities disclosures.
- Manage the risks of using the Internet in securities transactions.
- Understand the state of the law when providing tax or other legal opinions.
- Identify and deal with ethical issues in client representation.