ASCS activities focus on corporate governance

Article Abstract:

The American Society of Corporate Secretaries (ASCS) has become politically active and seeks to ensure that its members' opinions are heard by Congress and regulatory agencies. Its membership is composed of approximately 3,300 executives from some 2,500 US and Canadian corporations. In mid-1991 it opposed proposals by the SEC to permit confidential communications among institutional shareholders. The organization has also sought to educate corporate officials on new SEC reporting requirements. Other ASCS committees pursue interests such as corporate practices, education and automation.

Planning, Corporation law, American Society of Corporate Secretaries

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SEC amends 'T+3' and other rules to end exemptions for new issues, define opt-out methods and speed prospectus delivery

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The Securities and Exchange Commission's new rule requiring a three-day settlement cycle as well as several other amendments and clarifications took effect on June 7, 1995. Underwriters and issuers should review their offering procedures, considering which of the options they prefer in different circumstances and how they will select a procedure for each transaction. The changes will permit electronic filing after business hours, facsimile signatures on registration statements, and improved confirmation procedures.

United States, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission

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California publicity bill pits stars against studios; at issue is extent of exemptions for use of a celebrity likeness in some works or entertainments

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The article discusses the revision of California Civil Code 990(n) regarding the fair use of celebrities' likenesses and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit's 1997 ruling in Astaire v. Best Film & Video Corp. dealing with a deceased celebrity. Both the law and the ruling deal with California's "right of publicity."

California, Cases, Publicity (Law), Right of publicity, Fair use (Copyright), Fair use (Copyright law)

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