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Securities Fraud: Litigating Under Rule 10b-5.


The authors, two experienced attorneys, examine securities fraud suits from a trial layer's perspective, beginning with issues of jurisdiction and evidence up through proof of damages, settlement and appeal.

Accountants will fin the chapters on litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
 issues and defenses to be of particular interest. Because of the increased number of suits filed under rule 10b-5, firms that audit public companies may want to obtain this volume as a reference work.
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Author:Fogg, Stephen L.
Publication:Journal of Accountancy
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Sep 1, 1990
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