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Going Private Transactions

Some have expressed concern that many smaller to mid-sized public companies, those with low market capital or a recent decline in stock price, are hesitant to consider going private because of issues involving stringent regulatory requirements, increased regulatory scrutiny by the Securities and...

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Scandinavia - Law Firms Holland & Knight: An Inside Look At Scandinavia And The Nordic Region

Editor: Will each of you provide our readers with something of your background and experience? Student: I am a partner in Holland & Knight's New York office. I work extensively with overseas clients, and the largest part of my practice involves the Nordic region, mostly Finland. For some twenty...

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FCC Issues Broadcast Flag Order To Protect Digital Content

Having observed the "Napsterization" of the music industry, its dramatic decline in revenues and the unsuccessful attempts by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to control consumer Internet downloading, the film and television industries have chosen a more proactive approach to...

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SEC Approves NASDAQ And NYSE Rules Relating To Corporate Governance And Director Independence

On November 4, 20031 the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) approved the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ Corporate Governance Proposal; the NASDAQ Going Concern Proposal; the NASDAQ Related Party Transaction Proposal; the NASDAQ Issuer Applicability Proposal; and the...

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