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Antitrust and Trade Law Venue

Private parties, including persons, corporations, and other entities, may sue in U.S. District Courts for three times their damages caused by violations of federal antitrust law. Special venue provisions are provided to assist...

Initial Public Offerings & the Securities Act of 1933

The Securities Act of 1933, enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929, has been referred to as the "truth in securities" law. The Securities Act generally requires that companies selling their stock to the public must provide...

Actions for Discriminations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

CERCLA, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, provides a "Superfund" for cleaning up hazardous waste spills. Uncontrolled or abandoned waste sites and accidents, spills, and other emergency releases into the...

Investment Clubs

Groups of individuals may form partnerships or other organizations in which they pool investment resources and ideas. The extent to which a membership in the club might be considered a security and the extent to which members of the club...

Disclosure of Material Facts

The duty of disclosure is a component of the duty of loyalty, but it also implicates the director's obligation to act with due care and in good faith. As part of the duty of care, a director should reveal all relevant...