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This article summarizes the key components to the new SEC Rules relating to audit committees and why this article explains why these rules were changed. -
Disclosures during the past three years have revealed extensive fraud involving numerous corporations-fraud so massive that it contributed to an overall decline in the stock market and perhaps to a decline in the economy generally. It is clear that the majority opinion, influenced by recent corporate scandals has opened the doors in California's state courts to holder actions. -
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently adopted final rules requiring expanded disclosure of companies ‚ €™ director nomination processes and specific disclosure of procedures by which shareholders may communicate with directors. The new rules require very specific disclosures in proxy statements for meetings at which directors will be elected. -
In the wake of an anemic economy and a short-lived boom in e-commerce before the collapse of the global Internet bubble, Japan's national and local governments struggle to retrofit the economy for the 21st century. While closing companies outpace the number of new companies, national and local governments are taking steps to encourage entrepreneurs to develop new businesses. There are hopes that "bio-tech" or "BT" can help to revitalize the Japanese economy. -
In a rapidly evolving corporate environment, directors and officers are constantly faced with difficult strategic decisions. While it has always been understood that these decisions would affect the bottom line of their corporations, it has become uncertain to what extent these decisions may affect directors and officers personally. In the wake of corporate scandals such as Enron, Tyco, Global Crossing, Parmalat and WorldCom, there is growing fear among directors and officers that they will be held personally liable for decisions made in their corporate capacities. -
For gay and lesbian couples, there are a number of variables that must be taken into account in the estate planning process. Illinois law does not allow for same-sex unions, nor are civil unions formally recognized. -
Many legal experts call the family limited partnership the most effective took for lawsuit and asset protection. -
Beginning with cases filed on January 3, 2000 (i.e. the first business day of the New Year) business litigation. -
General Overview Financing Sources Soft Loans. There are a number of federal, state and local government p. -
Introduction. Until a few years ago, it was common for the investor in an affordable housing project, i.e. the.