week 14 & week 6

· Chapter 6. Federal Regulation of Stock Purchases: Tender Offers and the Williams Act

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Part I: Please respond (at least 50 words) to the following scenario by midnight Thursday:

Why did Congress impose the §13(d) filing obligation?

Part II: Return to the Discussion Board Sunday not later than 11:55 p.m.. Review the postings of your classmates and post a meaningful response to at least two postings.

Unit 6

After reading Chapter 6, respond to the following questions:

1.  What is the scope of disclosure required by §13(d)? What is the remedy to be imposed if such disclosure is not made in a timely manner?

2.  As a public policy matter, is there a risk to imposing the disclosure obligations required under §13(d)?

3.  Is there an implied private right of action for §13(d) violations? If so, who has standing to sue?

4.  What is the remedy for a violation of §13(d) — damages or injunctive relief?

 

Submission Instructions : Submit your written responses to the Unit 6 by attaching the report file in the Assignment Files of this lesson by midnight, Sunday.