Category Archives: Treatise

Financial Institutions Answer Book (New Title)

Reflecting the many statutory and regulatory changes made since the beginning of the economic downturn, the newly published Financial Institutions Answer Book 2012 provides, in a handy Q&A format, a comprehensive overview of the complex federal requirements regulating financial institutions in the United States. Every aspect of a financial institution lifecycle is covered, from understanding the differences in regulation based on what type of charter is chosen, through ongoing capital and deposit activities requirements and major changes in corporate control, to the cessation of entity activity through merger, acquisition or entity failure.

Financial Institutions Answer Book 2012 covers the entire spectrum of financial institution regulation, including those regulating:

  • The creation of branch offices
  • Corporate governance
  • Executive compensation
  • Deposit insurance requirements
  • Insider and affiliate transaction
  • Anti-money laundering and U.S. trade sanctions
  • Examination and audit
  • Privacy and data security

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October 2011 Treatise Updates

In October 2011 the following Treatises were updated:

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Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book 2011-12

Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book provides both the lawyer and the lay investor with a complete understanding of the criminal and civil issues that can arise, the possible penalties that could be  incurred and the defenses available. It reflects the in-depth knowledge of legal practitioners who provide ongoing counseling and litigation representation to a wide array of clients.

Because the insider trading laws apply to everyone – not just corporate insiders – a proper understanding of both the basics of insider trading law as well as some of the complexities and nuances of this important area of the law is important to anyone who invests in the securities markets.

Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book provides you with a step-by-step understanding of the legal requirements imposed upon all investors. It walks you through:

  • The elements of an insider trading claim
  • What is legitimate company research that can be freely acted upon and what is nonpublic information that may not
  • When acting on a “tip” can incur legal liability
  • The framework of penalties when insider trading has been successfully proven

With today’s turbulent financial markets, an increased number of insider trading charges and convictions are hitting the newspapers. Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book, which fully integrates recent regulatory changes, will provide a concise road map, helping the reader to navigate the legal requirements safely.

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September 2011 Treatise Update

In September 2011 PLI published one new treatise title:

 Business Liability Insurance Answer Book 2011-2012

There are also two new editions available:

 Corporate Whistleblowing in the Sarbanes-Oxley/Dodd-Frank Era, 2nd ed 

 Securities Law of Public Finance, 3rd ed

In addition, the following titles were updated:

  • New York Elder Law Rel. #28
  • Holtzschue on Real Estate Contracts Rel.#6
  • Commercial Ground Leases Rel. #12
  • Securities Litigation Rel. #5
  • Trial Handbook Rel. #18
  • Blattmachr on Income Taxation of Estates & Trusts Rel. #4
  • Kane on Trademark Law Rel. #4
  • Initial Public Offerings Rel. #2
  • Immigration Fundamentals Release #33

If you are on standing order, you should receive these releases soon. If you would like to place an order, please write libraryrelations@pli.edu.

Business Liability Insurance Answer Book 2011-12

Business Liability Insurance Answer Book 2011-2012 contains answers to those common insurance issues that plague business owners and managers. Intended to be an easy reference guide that non-lawyers and business people could consult for use in risk management planning, Business Liability Insurance Answer Book 2011–12 addresses the most common forms of business liability insurance

Being held personally liable for a business-related decision is the nightmare of every company manager, officer and director. As a result of the recent economic downturn, the number of cases being brought against businesses and the people who run them has surged. Business Liability Insurance Answer Book 2011–12 provides a concise roadmap to the kinds of issues being litigated, and the types of liability insurance available to protect against suit and cover losses in the event of a successful recovery.

Written in a clear and direct Q&A format, Business Liability Insurance Answer Book 2011–12 is a handy softcover volume that will be of interest to lawyers and other legal professionals, as well as the corporate managers, officers, directors and other employees whose liability the type of insurance protects against.

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August Treatise Update

In August PLI added two new publications to our growing catalog of Answer Book titles, the Intellectual Property Answer Book 2011-2012and Medical Device Law & Regulation Answer Book 2011-2012.

In addition, the following titles were also updated. If you are on standing order, these releases have already been shipped. If you would like to place an order, please write libraryrelations@pli.edu.

  1. Asset-Based Lending 7th Ed(New Edition)
  2. Corporate Compliance Answer Book 2011-12 (New Edition)
  3. Federal Circuit Yearbook 2011 (New Edition)
  4. Mergers, Acquisitions & Tender Offers Rel. #2
  5. Soderquist on Corporate Law & Practice Rel. #4

July Treatise Update

In July 2011 PLI published one new treatise title, the Antitrust Law Answer Book.

In addition, the following titles were updated. If you are on standing order, you should receive these releases soon. If you would like to place an order, please write libraryrelations@pli.edu.

  1. Conducting Due Diligence Rel. #2
  2. Equipment Leasing Rel. #2
  3. Friedman on Leases Rel. #16
  4. Financial Product Fundamentals Rel. #15
  5. Manning on Estate Planning FREE SPECIAL ALERT
  6. Proskauer on Privacy Rel. #6
  7. Variable Annuities Rel. #8

Filing Instruction Update: Hillman on Commercial Loan Documentation Release #11

 

Please note, there is a typo in the filing instructions for Hillman on Commercial Loan Documentation Release #11. The instructions ask you to remove old pages I-1 to I-23 and replace them with 27-1 to I-23. You should actually replace them with pages 27-1 to I-22. There is no longer a page I-23 in this book.
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Filing instructions error: Mutual Fund Regulation Release #9

Please note there is an error in the filing instructions for Mutual Fund Regulation Release #9.   This item was recently shipped out.  We have revised the filing instructions  here.

The erroneous instructions say to remove chapters 17 – 19.  Actually, you need to keep chapter 18B.  Do not discard that.  The sections around it were updated but chapter 18B  should remain.

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