Lawyers Can't Claim Fees for Paying Physician Liens
William G. Pintas & Associates, Ltd.
Physicians who file liens in personal injury cases are not subject to the equitable fund doctrine.
Mutual Fund "Bad Apples" Haven't Spoiled the Barrel
Michael J. Radmer of Dorsey & Whitney LLP
In the last four months, the mutual fund industry has received more unfavorable publicity than it received in the preceding six decades. The SEC, the NASD, state attorneys general, and state securities commissions have launched investigations, and various reforms are being considered by the SEC and Congress.
Conflicts of Interest Rule Strengthened -Client Alert: September 15, 1999
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
The SEC recently announced amendments to Rule 17j-l under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This article summarizes the most significant amendments to the Rule.
Conflicts of Interest Rule Strengthened
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Fund directors are being asked to shoulder heavier responsibilities when it comes to codes of ethics.
Fraud Claim Survives Where Cautionary Language Addressed Risk of Hedge Failure, But Not of Availability of Hedging Devices
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently reversed a decision of the Southern District of .
Proposed Rules For Mutual Fund Reports to Shareholders and Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
Conrad G. Goodkind,Charles M. Weber and Fred Lautz of Quarles & Brady LLP
In December 2002, the SEC proposed changes in the disclosures that mutual funds make in their reports to shareholders.