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Articles about securities laws (0-50 of 444)
- A Short History Of The Sec (securities And Exchange Commission)
By: Jason Bacot | - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent U.S. government agency which holds the primary responsibility of implementing the federal securities laws and holding the full control of the U.S. securities industries, the options exchanges and nation's stocks, and other securities market.
SEC was formed by the section 4 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1934. Aside from the 1934 Securities Act that formed it, SEC implements the 1933 Securities Act, the 1939 Trust ...
Tags: go public, going public, IPO, Raise Capital, Private Placement, Securities And Exchange Commission
- U.s. Securities And Exchange Commission
By: davenjacks | - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, commonly known as the SEC, is and independent agency of the United States government which primarily holds responsibility for enhancing the federal securities laws and regulates the securities industry, the nation\'s stock and options exchanges, and other electronic securities markets. This institution is very crucial when it comes to investigating and controlling companies which are not willing to play according the rules.
The commission wa ...
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- Let A Corporate Bankruptcy Lawyer Shoulder All Duties
By: Douglas M. Parks | - At the time when a company files for corporate bankruptcy a number of questions arise that need to be answered satisfactorily and which often is best answered by a corporate bankruptcy lawyer. Investors for one will be curious to know what is going on with the company and will also want to know who is going to take care of their interests and most importantly will need answers to how much value remains in the securities of the company. They will also want to know whether the stock is worth anyth ...
Tags: Bankruptcy, career, job, lawyer, Legal
- Take Your Property Back Free And Clear
By: Upperhouse Enterprises | - Believe it or not, Attorneys, of all people, are quickly developing a national reputation as champions of homeowners facing foreclosure, and are becoming a serious adversary for those banks attempting to fraudulently take possession of the homes of troubled homeowners.
In some cases foreclosure attorneys are receiving the homeowner's property back free & clear, by filing a notice of rescission, and a quiet title action, based on Federal violations pursuant to the Truth In Lending A ...
Tags: fight foreclosure, stop foreclosure, foreclosure attorneys
- The Legality Of Cash Gifting
By: John Schnieder | - When taking part in any cash gifting system it is important to make sure you understand how to maintain legality, especially when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. You do not want to end up in a courthouse trying to explain how you thought everything was fine or did not understand what you were getting involved in. Ignorance of the law does not excuse you from punishment, and neither does simply not understanding the laws either. Be very aware of what can or cannot be done in a ...
Tags: cash gifting, prosperity 2 people, cash gifting legal, cash gifting program, cash gifting programs
- Is Your Business Ready To Raise Capital Using A Private Placement Memorandum?
By: Wade Anderson | - Quite a few States have begun using the Small Corporate Offering Registration ("SCOR") that utilizes Regulation D, a viable source of growth capital, for entrepreneurs and smaller companies through the use of a private placement memorandum.
Keeping in mind this basic outline of the regulatory issue, you can prepare an offer document, called the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). The aim of a PPM is to divulge to potential investors all relevant information about the company and ...
Tags: ppm, business financing, private placement memorandum, raising capital, finance a business, equity
- Martha Stewart And Her Trouble In Trading
By: Brian Jones | - Martha Stewart has been a household name in US because of her numerous achievements as a television host, a book author and magazine publisher. Aside from being successful in the entertainment industry, she also has the Midas touch in businesses and investments. She founded the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. This company aided her endeavors in publishing, broadcasting and merchandising. Aside from her successful life story, Martha Stewart also has some twists and turns in her life which got he ...
Tags: star, host, show
- Few Important Things To Know About Public Shell Transactions
By: Nikki Patrick | - Public shells and reverse mergers are not something new. However, the concepts are new to many people that may not have otherwise paid much attention. The radical upheavals of our economy have lead many more companies to look into dealing with public shells. There are a lot of people who do not vote for public shell transactions today. But, for those that are looking to learn more about the concept, here are a few facts to consider when exploring the subject:
1.The SEC has made a n ...
Tags: public shell, company going public, pink sheet shell
- Private Placement Offering Memorandum: Following Blue Sky Laws
By: Eric Powers | - A private placement offering memorandum is developed in order to carefully present the full risks and terms of an investment offer in a private company. The federal regulations regarding a private placement are laid out in various laws and acts which are well-documented on the internet. However, it is a mistake to proceed in creating your memorandum on this information alone. Blue sky laws (state laws regulating the sale of securities), must be consulted for the state you are incorporated in as ...
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- What Is A Hedge Fund, Anyway?
By: marciano guerrero | - What is a hedge fund?
A hedge fund is an aggressively managed portfolio of securities set up for investors who have a net worth of over one million dollars. Investors who participate in a hedge fund must sign a letter of agreement specifying that they are knowledgeable investors and that they are aware of the risks.
The hedge fund managers use advanced strategies to maximize the return on investment to the fund. The strategies employ highly leveraged positions inlong a ...
Tags: hedge fund definition, hedge fund investments, hedge funds performance, hedge funds strategies, investing hedge funds
- Raising Money The Right Way
By: Cliff Jones | - Not too long ago I had a meeting with a fairly new marketing and technology start up company. I met the Chief Financial Officer and the President right off the bat, and I was impressed with how organized they were with sharing what they were about and discussing a way we could potentially work as a team to reach their goal of raising some new capital for their business. Ordinarily this isn't how my meetings go, as much as it saddens me. If you're a business owner and you're out there trying t ...
Tags: raising money, raise money, business, capital, raising capital
- How To Bringing Your Old 401 S And Iras Together
By: Natural lism | - You should also consider the impact of Net Unrealized Appreciation if you sign up for e-mail statements or follow the companys rules. Use the chart below to determine if consolidating your retirement plan is subject to state and federal taxes. Of course, your money will also no longer have the potential to continue to grow tax-deferred. Options when you retire Depending on your retirement savings more efficiently. You have several options. Employers Find out more about Fidelity's online trading ...
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- Existence Of The Long Short Fund
By: Jamie Hanson | - The reason the long short fund wasn't thought up many decades ago, or maybe it was but it couldn't be put into practice, is simply because of laws regulating a mutual funds short positions. However, in 1997 an amendment to the securities laws allowed funds that capitalized on short positions, like the long short fund, to come into existence. As a result, the long short fund is legal today although they are still regulated by securities laws to some degree. These regulations encompass things like ...
Tags: Long short fund, securities laws, mutual funds
- The Successful Long Short Fund
By: Jamie Hanson | - The success of the long short fund is not guaranteed however knowing what the overall objective is and how to gauge its success is very important. There are three basic goals that any long short fund should have. Those include making the fund less volatile with fewer overall fluctuations than other mutual funds. The next goal is for the long short fund to have a better rate of return than other stocks have historically had. The last goal is to provide investors with capital preservation as well ...
Tags: long short fund, stocks, mutual funds
- What You Should Know About South Dakota Auto Insurance?
By: Lance Thorington | - The state of South Dakota just like many other states in America does not mess around when it comes to their insurance laws. Anybody operating a motor vehicle must also show financial responsibility in the form of the South Dakota auto insurance. South Dakota is an at-fault state which means that the insurer of whichever driver caused the accident must foot the liabilities incurred in the accident.
The laws of South Dakota auto insurance have a minimum liability requirement that i ...
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- Justice & Sec Clamping Down On Corrupt Practices: Beware Of The Conduct Of Strategic Partners
By: Shivk | - Todays state of affairs for private equity sponsors in the arenas of public relations and politics is challenging at best, and a private equity sponsor who is exposing itself to corruption or corrupt partners are inviting criticism and worse. Private equity firms should be aware of actions the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") have taken recently under the 1977 U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA"). They should also consider ...
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- White-collar Defense Attorneys And The Big Fish
By: Robert Rava | - You're one anxious big fish. You were the manager of two colossal New York hedge funds, both of which recently and dramatically collapsed, wiping out the assets of thousands of faithful investors. You're a social pariah, and your stricken wife and kids have moved in with your in-laws. Anybody who recognizes you from the unflattering images plastered on the front pages of the "New York Times" and "Daily News," including your uppity 5th Avenue doorman, greet you with a sneer.
Far wors ...
Tags: corporate fraud, Corporate Law, criminal defense attorney
- Hsbc Set To List In Shanghai
By: Chris Devonshire-Ellis | - HSBC is set to list their operations in the Shanghai stock market in a move that would see them return to their roots. The bank was founded by Thomas Sutherland and was called the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Company Limited. It financed railways, weapons and the opium trade for the colonial British government.
Later, it would also finance the Qing Dynasty government. The first office was established in Hong Kong in March 1865 then in Shanghai the following month with Shanghai bran ...
Tags: China, HSBC, market, business, banking
- Syndicates Are Becoming More Popoular In Today's Real Estate Market
By: jeff adams | - Anyone out and about in public these days has probably noticed a change in his/her respective community. More homes are sporting for rent or for sale signs, restaurants are practically empty, and even malls and shopping centers are much for vacant than in more recent years. The economy is definitely in a pinch and we are all feeling it.
The real estate market is also experiencing many changes due to this economical recession. Investors are turning to more creative ways of fin ...
Tags: buying and selling real estate, investing, syndicates
- The Long Arm Of The (securities) Law
By: Craig Butler | - Securities laws can be confusing and convoluted for both companies and legal practitioners alike. However, this does not make the subject any different from several other complex legal subjects. But unlike other areas of the law, where the applicability of the law is known and the confusion arises in the context of how the law applies the confusion surrounding securities law often causes companies and legal practitioners to fail to realize that their transaction is even governed by federal and ...
Tags: issuance of stock, sale of stock, securities, federal securities law, securities registration
- Commercial Real Estate: Raising Equity
By: Craig Higdon | - GETTING STARTED WITH INVESTORS
Those researching the subject of commercial real estate investment are likely to encounter the term OPM on a regular basis. OPM is an acronym for Other Peoples Money. Ive covered this topic in general in an earlier article, but today I want to focus on raising equity for your commercial purchase transactions.
To review, the reason many people are reluctant to invest in commercial real estate is t ...
Tags: commercial Real Estate, equity, investment, real estate,
- A Roadmap For Commercial Real Estate Syndications, Part 2
By: Craig Higdon | - HOW TO DO YOUR OWN SYNDICATIONS, Part 2
Last week I covered the first ten steps to creating your own investment groups for commercial real estate acquisitions. I was able to take the process right up to the acquisition of the property and Ill cover the balance of the process here. The focus of these articles has been on acquiring existing real property rather than on development. Certain additional steps need to be taken in the case of new construction to avoid running ...
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, commercial property, real estate,
- Top Five Accounting Careers
By: Davy Reiner | - If number crunching is second nature to you, an accounting career may be just right for you! Among other things, an accounting career also puts you in the position of ensuring that your company is in line with the latest developments in tax and financial laws.
Charting a career path down the accounting road is a lucrative and rewarding option for many. Tax and financial laws keep changing all the time - and it is one of the responsibilities of an accountant to make sure that his c ...
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- Penny Stock Trading: The Risks
By: John Merritt | - Many people chose to buy penny stocks due to the potential profits of picking the right stock and having it pay off big. However, knowing the risks of these types of stocks is critical. Because if you don't know the risks, chances are you will lose money!
When we talk about penny stocks, it's a good idea to first define what qualifies as a penny stock. While most people would probably consider any stock priced under $1.00 to be a penny stock, there are almost as many investors ...
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- Hedge Funds: An Under The Radar Crisis
By: Steve Selengut | - The other day, with the market giving up about a third of its March gain in DJIA points, I went looking through my favorite market stats to see if any remaining profits could be pounced upon. Typically, profit possibilities can be identified quickly on NYSE lists of the largest dollar and percent gainers.
Alarmingly, 75% of the largest percent gainers were ETFs, and many of those operate using the same strategies as classic hedge funds--- most owned no common stock at all! At the ...
Tags: Hedge funds, derivatives, equities, ETFs, CEFs, RFN, FAZ, EDZ, UOY, FXP, DJIA, short, options, futures, risk, casin
- What Did We Learn From The Mandatory Insurance Laws?
By: Karen Dennison | - Do we want governmental involvement or not?
Several years ago, in California there was a huge push by the insurance industry to encourage legislators to pass laws requiring different types of insurance, automobile insurance being the most apparent. Car insurance is obviously something that is important to have. Few would argue against the merits of the purchase, but it may outside the scope of responsibility for the state to interfere in the lawful interaction of two private ent ...
Tags: Small business compliance, regulations, US economy
- In God We Trust All Others Pay Cash!
By: Adam Lass | - By Adam Lass, Editor, WaveStrength Options Weekly
Double your money on gold when China loses faith in U.S. debt
In the old days before children and small dogs had their own credit cards small merchants used to post hand-lettered signs beside the register stating that they would only accept greenbacks and cold coin.
If you wanted to pay for goods or services by check, you either had to be a long-term customer the counter clerk knew on sight, or have ...
Tags: Wall Street, China, Bank, Credit, Bonds
- Some Basics For Your Personal Portfolio Management
By: William | - A portfolio is made of all the investment and securities held by an investor. Big investors often hire professionals to manage their portfolios, but for small investors this can be a little bit costly. However, you do not need to loose heart. After reading the step-by-step procedure described in this article, you will be able to manage it yourself. Portfolio management can be divided into three phases.
Planning
Implementing
Controlling
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Tags: portfolio, management, investment, securities, profits.
- Commercial Real Estate Is A Great Investment
By: Robert Shumake | - Commercial Real Estate is a great investment; however, it is financially out of reach for many individuals. REITs, also known as real estate stock, are Real Estate Investment Trusts which were created by Congress in 1960 to enable smaller investors to invest in large-scale, income-producing real estate.
REITs Advantages
REITs are corporations that own and manage a portfolio of real estate and mortgages of which anyone can purchase shares. REITs offer the benefit ...
Tags: mortgage fraud, Real Estate, Mortgage, real estate scams
- Recent Developments In Banking And Investment Law
By: Jeff Ryan | - Beginning in 2008 there has been perhaps no area in the law that has seen more activity than in the arena of banking and investment law. The fact is that unless you have been living in a cave in some remote location you have at least some understanding of how volatile the banking and investment industries have become in recent months. Indeed, most experts agree that there has not been a more challenging time in the areas of banking and investments since the Great Depression some eighty years ago ...
Tags: banking, banking and investment law, banking law, banking laws, investment law, investment laws
- Why You Should Hire A Pro To Form Your Llc
By: Joe Cline | - Many of todays entrepreneurs are taking the necessary steps to protect their assets and taking a flexible tax structure, by turning their businesses into a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Incorporating your business can become a daunting process, which involves the filing of legal documents, a selection process of professionals to assist in managing your business, and professionals to keep up with accounting tasks. A business owner can become overwhelmed by the intense organization behi ...
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- Avoiding Problems In Securities Offerings
By: John Lux | - I believe that if you are making a securities offering, like a private placement, reverse merger or going public, you may discover that the following little-known rules are very helpful.
I am writing this to give you the knowledge of some expensive and painful experience. It does not have all the answers but you may be surprised to find some very valuable and usable answers here.
Rule 1. Make money for the investors. I have never seen anyone get sued bu an investor ...
Tags: venture capital, IPO, public offering, private placement, private placement memorandum
- The Securities Investors' Bill Of Rights (siborap): Part One
By: Steve Selengut | - We the securities investors of the United States, in order to form more transparent financial markets, establish effective regulations, defend against destructive speculation and manipulation, promote financial well-being, preserve working capital, and protect retirement income, do establish this Securities Investors Bill of Rights and Protections (SIBORAP).
These rights are intended to replace, amend and/or abolish all laws and regulations currently in conflict with common invest ...
Tags: Securities, Bill of Rights, government, regulation, taxes, tax reform, Wall Street, scandals, USA, retirement
- Money Gifting Programs And What Are They?.
By: David Nielsen 987 | - Hello everyone!It's David Nielsen here, and I'd like to thank you for checking out my page. The purpose of creating this blog is to make a couple of points and illustrate what money gifting programs are about.
How does a Money Gifting program work?
What is the fundamental principle of Monetary Gifting?
Are Money Gifting Programs a type of pyramid scam?
And finally, is giving cash as a gift legal?
These are fabulous questions to be asking, don ...
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- Just What Are Money Gifting Programs!
By: David Nielsen 987 | - This is David Nielsen and Hello to everyone, I'd like to express my appreciation to you for your visit to my page. My purpose in constructing this blog is to present some information and explain the facts regarding money-gifting programs.
What is the definition of Money Gifting Programs?
Cash Gifting is not a well known concept, but one that many are curious about.
Are Money Gifting Programs a type of pyramid scam?
And finally, is giving cash as a gift le ...
Tags: money gifting program, cash gifting laws, money gifting programs, cash gifting laws
- Financial Freedom"€¦.revisited And Redefined
By: Nancy Ogilvie | - It seems like with each passing year, information is rushing at us at an alarmingly faster pace. Combine that with our ever-increasing need for instant gratification, and more people are becoming less inclined to want to take the traditional, tried and true path to financial success. Despite the growing number of books and financial guru websites dedicated to helping the public find freedom in their finances, every year I meet more and more people who are dissatisfied with their current le ...
Tags: achieve financial freedom, economic prosperity, prosperity laws, finance calculator, money maker
- Proven Techniques For Series 6 Success
By: Lara Newcomb | - Series 7 Exam Overview.
The Series 7 is a 250 question exam that when passed, licenses you to act as a Registered Representative. Persons who receive this license are allowed to sell most securities. These securities would include: Stock, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds and Annuities. The license itself is active while you are practicing it. Practicing with a Series 7 means that you are either employed or affiliated with a member firm. If you leave the business, your license will sti ...
Tags: Series 6, Career, Exam, Insurance
- Business Laws For Small Businesses
By: Akhil Shahani | - Talking about business laws in microscopic detail would need a couple of months of your time! There is indeed a plethora of legislation that governs small businesses, ranging from state to county laws. Some are relevant to your business even today whereas others are outdated and have not been enforced since the early part of the last century!
It is not possible for any single entity, including your local law enforcement department to know them all. Yet, it is vital that you ar ...
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- Series 7 Exam Information And Requirements
By: Lara Newcomb | - Series 7 Exam Overview.
The Series 7 is a 250 question exam that when passed, licenses you to act as a Registered Representative. Persons who receive this license are allowed to sell most securities. These securities would include: Stock, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds and Annuities. The license itself is active while you are practicing it. Practicing with a Series 7 means that you are either employed or affiliated with a member firm. If you leave the business, your license will sti ...
Tags: Series 7, Career, Exam, Insurance
- Business Rehabilitation And Bankruptcy Law In Thailand
By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - In Thailand, Bankruptcy Laws form part of the Commercial Law. Thai bankruptcy law is devised in such a way not only to help debtors to distribute their property but also to help them in rehabilitating via several reorganization provisions.
In other words, the Bankruptcy Law includes the Bankruptcy Act for Business Rehabilitation. The Business Rehabilitation Law was introduced in 1999 as Chapter 90 of the Thai Bankruptcy Law BE 2483. The main purpose of the Business Rehabilitation ...
Tags: Thailand, Bangkok, Law, Lawyer, law firm, legal, services, Thai, business, BSA Law, visa, laws
- Next-generation Email Compliance And Legal Discovery Software
By: IC | - Email archiving has become an increasingly complicated task companies which need to complete in order to comply with compliance laws, while internal data archiving may be considered something exclusive of banks and financial institutions, laws have been enacted to regulate several other industries.
The following list briefly shows the industries and laws which are to be kept:
Healthcare: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1996, which ...
Tags: Electronic discovery software, electronic communication, email archiver, regulation compliance software, email laws
- Banking And Finance Regulations Of The Kingdom Of Thailand
By: Wolfgang Jaegel | - The banking industry in Thailand forms an essential segment of the nation's financial services industry. In other words, banking sector in Thailand is well-established. The history of Thai banking dates back to 1865, when the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank appointed its agents in Bangkok. Accordingly, the HSBC established a branch in Bangkok, thereby becoming the first bank to open a branch in the country.
Following the establishment of HSBC branch, many European as well as business ...
Tags: Thailand, Bangkok, Law, Lawyer, law firm, legal, services, Thai, business, BSA Law, Intellectual Property laws
- Laws Tips For Small Business
By: William Samuel | - Small businesses need to take precautions and be prepared for anything, including the potential of lawsuits or the need for legal counsel. There are two main ways to equip your business with the legal protection you need. One of those ways is to be self-taught. By reading books on business law, and keeping up-to-date with small business legal issues, you can feel in the loop if something occurs.
The second way to protect yourself legally, is to retain legal counsel services. Select ...
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- The Role Of Mortgage Broker
By: N. Sai | - A mortgage broker is a well-trained professional representing those who seek home mortgages and provides them an ideal solution. He is thorough with the entire mortgage processes. Hence, he will give the clients the best mortgage solution. A mortgage broker is considered as financial matchmaker between the borrower and the lender. Mortgage brokers are very knowledgeable professionals, as they have contacts with many lenders. They find the best interest rate for the borrowers to suit their n ...
Tags: Mortgage, Mortgage backed securities, Mortgage loan, Mortgage Broker, home mortgage finance, home mortgage, refinancing
- Justice And Sec Clamping Down On Corrupt Practices: Beware Of The Conduct Of Strategic Partners
By: Robert Masud | - Today's state of affairs for private equity sponsors in the arenas of public relations and politics is challenging at best, and a private equity sponsor who is exposing itself to corruption or corrupt partners are inviting criticism and worse. Private equity firms should be aware of actions the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") have taken recently under the 1977 U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA"). They should also consider their p ...
Tags: FCPA, strategic partners, foreign corrupt practices act
- Is Your Business Ready To Expand And Raise Capital?
By: Wade Anderson | - Quite a few States have begun using the Small Corporate Offering Registration ("SCOR") that utilizes Regulation D, a viable source of growth capital, for entrepreneurs and smaller companies through the use of a private placement memorandum.
Keeping in mind this basic outline of the regulatory issue, you can prepare an offer document, called the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). The aim of a PPM is to divulge to potential investors all relevant information about the company and ...
Tags: private placement memorandum, ppm, raising capital, securities
- Understanding Shareholder Resolutions And Why They're Rejected
By: David Gass | - Shareholders can bring a proposal for certain resolutions as part of the companys annual meeting procedures. In order to file a proposal a shareholder must own at least $2,000 worth of shares or roughly 1% of all shares in a company and own these shares for a minimum period of one year as per the rules of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Securities and Exchange Commission protects the interest of the company and the shareholders. A resolution must usually be submitted 120 ...
Tags: shareholder proposals, corporate resolutions, securities and exchange commission, small business
- Class Action Lawsuits "€" Individuals Against Corporations
By: James Johnstone | - Class action lawsuits give individuals the power to match up against corporations. Class actions can be really successful if there are a large group of class members who have all sustained a relatively small loss sustained as a result of corporate criminality. The legal costs for individual members to file separately would be high. And the heavy burden on the court system would be excessive. The purpose of class actions is to give a convenient and economic solution for mass tort lawsuits. < ...
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