Author Question: Because of potential liability for dumped toxic chemicals, potential buyers of property may wish to ... (Read 197 times)

meagbuch

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
Because of potential liability for dumped toxic chemicals, potential buyers of property may wish to have an environmental audit done before making the purchase.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In 2005, Bettina opened Bettina Brownies in a shopping mall. The brownies were a hit and soon Bettina was operating shops in several malls in Illinois. By 2012 she had expanded operations to Indiana and she decided that it was time to finance expansion through the equity markets. With an investment banker, she prepared for the initial offering of Bettina Brownies. She sold 50,000 shares of stock at 10 a share. Expansion continued. Keebler determined that Bettina was a well-run company with an attractive financial position. It began secret negotiations with Bettina to buy her interest in the business. News of the negotiations leaked. Mr. Little, CEO of Keebler, denied that they were pursuing a deal with Bettina. A month later Bettina sold her share of the business to Keebler. Shortly before Bettina sold her interest to Keebler, Joe Kelso, a carpet cleaner was working at Bettina office when he overheard discussion of the sale to Keebler. Joe bought a large number of shares in Bettina. After the Keebler sale was completed, Joe sold his stock for a substantial profit. If Joe is prosecuted for insider trading, the SEC will need to prove that he had a fiduciary duty to not use the information he heard at Bettina offices. Which case will Joe be most likely to rely upon to prove that he was simply a lucky outsider who did not have a fiduciary duty to not use the information he acquired?
 a. Chiarella v. United States
  b. U.S. v. Johnson c. SEC v. Ginsburg d. SEC v. Howey
  e. SEC v. Levine



Meganchabluk

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 301
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

a



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library