"The universally acknowledged work Securities Regulation is of immense day-to-day value to the practitioner. The authors' analysis of all relevant statutes plus thousands of cases, SEC administrative decisions and letters definitively clarifies such questions as: When does a note fall within the definition of a "security" How have the courts altered the express civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws? Can the SEC impose additional ten-day suspensions on trading without notice? Does scienter include reckless as well as intentional conduct? And countless others, so that you're almost sure to find coverage of the "small point" on which your case may turn."--Publisher's website.

John Coffee traces the evolution of the four main gatekeeping professions: auditors, lawyers, securities analysts and credit-rating agencies, in the wake of corporate governance disasters, such as Enron and WorldCom.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

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.