Now in its fourth edition, this book provides examples and explanations of security regulations to assist law students in preparation for classes or exams; it is not intended to be used alone but as a complement to a textbook or for the student's own use outside the classroom. Palmiter (law, Wake Forest U.) first introduces key concepts in the principal areas of US securities regulation; following chapters provide examples and explanations in the particular areas of the definition of security, materiality, registration of securities offerings, exemptions from Securities Act registration, Securities Act liability, secondary and other postoffering distributions, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rule 10b-5, insider trading, the regulation of the securities industry, public enforcement, and US regulation of cross-border securities transactions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less