Julie M. Allen

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Form 8-K: Questions And Answers

Saturday, January 1, 2005

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has issued a series of answers to Frequently Asked Questions (the "FAQ") with respect to the SEC's Form 8-K current reporting requirements. Summary
Investment Bank Fairness Opinions: The NASD Requests Comment On Whether To Propose New Rule To Address Conflicts Of Interest

Wednesday, December 1, 2004

For several months, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the NASD have increased their focus on conflicts of interest with respect to investment banks delivering fairness opinions. The SEC staff has focused considerable attention to conflicts issues where fairness opinions are included in proxy statements and similar filings. In situations where there...