SEC pays attention to increase in online investing; agency has examined ways to monitor electronic markets and to encourage wider participation

Article Abstract:

The revolution wrought by the Internet on securities trading, especially for the small investor, is discussed. The speed with which customers can access market data has increased, and the Internet is emerging as a place to look for venture capital. The SEC sees the future as a centralized electronic market and will permit Internet private placements to prosper.

Laws, regulations and rules, Securities industry

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International; combating bribery

Article Abstract:

The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development"s (OECD) Convention on Combating Bribery in International Business Transactions is discussed. The convention represents a key step toward global anti-bribery standards and the United States amended the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in 1998 to conform to the convention's requirements.

International aspects, Bribery, Criminal liability of juristic persons, Juristic persons criminal liability

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A look at ADR

Article Abstract:

The policy George W. Bush's administration may have on the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve business community regulation disputes is discussed. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998 may have the biggest effect.

Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Political aspects, Unfair competition (Commerce), Unfair competition, Dispute resolution (Law)

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