| Types of Organizations for Doing Business |
| Various types of organization are available for doing business. In addition to authorizing corporations as a way of doing business, most states also provide for the formation of limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Differences in the potential liability and taxation of the owners of the business are the most distinguishing features among the types of business. More... |
| Mutual Fund Prospectus Comparable Information Requirements |
| (Mutual Fund Prospectus Comparable Information Requirements)More... |
| Antitrust Liability Limitations for Standards Development Organizations |
| Under the Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2004, a standards development organization (SDO) that registers with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will not be subject to treble damage liability in private antitrust actions. Also, the rule of reason rather than a per se illegal analysis will be used in evaluating the anti-competitive effect of any alleged antitrust violations by a registered SDO. More... |
| Registration Requirements for Securities Brokers and Dealers |
| Most brokers and dealers are required under Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with a self-regulatory organization such as a national stock exchange before engaging in the securities business.More... |
| Mergers |
| Disclosure and Shareholder Approval Requirements for Stock Options During MergersMore... |


