Hilary Johnson

May 20, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Though the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has revised some aspects of its controversial plan to put in place a comprehensive system for capturing data about investments bought and sold by brokerage firms, brokers themselves continue to have concerns about the system

By Hilary Johnson

3 minute read

May 19, 2014 | The American Lawyer

A recent appeals court decision may give companies some comfort about general statements of internal controls.

By Hilary Johnson

2 minute read

May 19, 2014 | The American Lawyer

With U.K. drugmaker AstraZeneca rejecting Pfizer's sweetened takeover bid, speculation mounted Monday over whether the companies will be able to successfully negotiate a deal.

By Hilary Johnson

3 minute read

May 19, 2014 | The American Lawyer

The Financial Times reports that private equity firms have paid an average sum greater than 10 times Ebitda for the companies they have purchased so far this year.

By Hilary Johnson

2 minute read

May 17, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Deutsche Bank traders have been warned: when it comes to online communications, vulgar or boastful language and indiscretion will be held against them.

By Hilary Johnson

2 minute read

May 17, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the financial adviser assisting Zale Corp. in connection with its agreement to sell itself to Signet Jewelers for $1.4 billion, may have provided ammunition for the deal's foes.

By Hilary Johnson

2 minute read

May 15, 2014 | The American Lawyer

As the financial marketplace grows more complicated, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission views compliance officers at investment advisory firms as increasingly important players who should be encouraged to interact regularly with their fellow employees and familiarizing themselves with the work that they do rather than steering clear.

By Hilary Johnson

3 minute read

May 15, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Chipotle Mexican Grill achieved the distinction Thursday of being the company that really got shareholders to show they care about executive pay this proxy season.

By Hilary Johnson

2 minute read

May 14, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Momentum is building behind a plan to launch a pilot "tick-size" program at the stock exchanges that could help smaller, more illiquid companies trade their shares more easily

By Hilary Johnson

2 minute read

May 14, 2014 | The American Lawyer

China has accused the former head of GlaxoSmithKline's operations in that country and two other employees of ordering subordinates to bribe doctors and health care officials in an effort boost the company's revenue

By Hilary Johnson

2 minute read