In May, Oceana Publications (Dobbs Ferry, NY) released Securities
Law Claims: A Practical Guide, a new volume that provides an examination
of legal matters in the securities market from the perspective of an
issuing company. Targeted to board members, trustees and counsel, the
book includes an overview of securities law concepts and "enough
detail to begin an action plan at any stage from securities issue to
prosecution," the company said. Editorial covers: shareholder
derivative actions; SEC enforcement; increased responsibility of Boards
of Directors; state securities and Blue Sky laws; managing company
communication before and during litgation; disclosure requirements and
liability; insider trading; and, defenses against suits. The new book
costs $125.