July 02, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Hedge Fund Raises Stake in BoNY MellonActivist investor Nelson Peltz owns 2.5 percent of the custody bank. Now he wants to talk to management.
By Jamille Sutton
2 minute read
July 01, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Girding for Battle, American Apparel Adopts Rights PlanThe move comes as founder Dov Charney, facing dismissal, says he intends to retain control of the company.
By Jamille Sutton
2 minute read
June 30, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Prosecutors Urge Long Sentence for Insider TraderFormer SAC employee Mathew Martoma, convicted of conspiracy and securities fraud in February, could face eight years in prison.
By Jamille Sutton
1 minute read
June 30, 2014 | The American Lawyer
HP Close to Settling Lawsuits Over Autonomy DealThe technology company confirms that it is in "serious discussions" to end three shareholder derivative suits over an ill-starred acquisition.
By Jamille Sutton
2 minute read
June 30, 2014 | The American Lawyer
SEC Hits Regions Bank Managers with Fraud ChargesIn a deferred prosecution deal, the bank's holding company agreed to pay $51 million in federal and state fines.
By Jamille Sutton
2 minute read
June 30, 2014 | The American Lawyer
FINRA Bars Success Trading, Ahmed from Securities WorkThe internet brokerage's chief executive was ordered to pay investors $13.7 million in compensation.
By Jamille Sutton
2 minute read
June 30, 2014 | The American Lawyer
SEC Charges Pair With Insider Trading on IBM DealThe two brokers are the latest to be indicted in a probe of Euro Pacific Capital.
By Jamille Sutton
1 minute read
June 27, 2014 | The American Lawyer
SEC Sets Rules for Guaranteed Cross-Border SwapsUnder the new rules, the SEC will regulate overseas swaps that are legally guaranteed by a U.S.-based parent bank.
By Jamille Sutton
2 minute read
June 27, 2014 | The American Lawyer
AbbVie Will Pursue Takeover of Shire After RejectionMerging with the Irish drug maker would let AbbVie relocate abroad and thus lower its tax rate.
By Jamille Sutton
2 minute read
June 27, 2014 | The American Lawyer
GoPro Conquers Wall Street's Treacherous CanyonsThe initial public offering for the rugged camera and camcorder maker was the largest in 23 years.
By Jamille Sutton
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