Reprint of the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposing release for revisions to Regulation AB, as published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2010
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This brief guide explains Section 1557 in more detail and what your practice needs to do to meet the requirements of this federal law. Includes sample notices of nondiscrimination, as well as taglines translated for the top 15 languages by state.
Regulation AB has made a tremendous impact on the asset-backed securities markets. Where only imprecise, interpretive regulation previously existed, the new Regulation and related rules changes have imposed an extensive array of disclosure requirements. presents the only detailed guidance on the recently adopted securities offering reform rules and their effect on asset-backed securities offerings. It is the first genuine practice manual for this area of the law, covering the critical issues that arise in all relevant areas, including: securities law, tax, bankruptcy, accounting, and more. Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities, Fourth Edition tells you how to do asset-backed deals from a very practical perspective. It does not concern itself with legal theory. Instead, this unique resource focuses on real-world know-how, delivering: A step-by-step approach to spotting issues and solving problems Practical, transaction-oriented advice from the perspective of experienced practitioners Insights into specific issues that frequently arise in transactions Solutions to common problems Includes "issue-spotting" checklists and other formatting tools to ensure that this resource serves as a reliable, quick reference. Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities, Fourth Edition is the only practical, accessible, easy-to-use guide to the new SEC rules and the key issues associated with structuring and executing securitization transactions. Previous Edition: Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities, Third Edition, ISBN 9781454874201
Studies credit ratings on subprime and Alt-A mortgage-backed-securities (MBS) deals issued between 2001 and 2007, the period leading up to the subprime crisis. The fraction of highly rated securities in each deal is decreasing in mortgage credit risk; ratings contain useful info. for investors. There was also evidence of significant time variation in risk-adjusted credit ratings, incl. a progressive decline in standards around the MBS market peak between 2005 and mid-2007. Conditional on initial ratings, they observe underperformance (high mortgage defaults and losses and large rating downgrades) among deals with observably higher risk mortgages based on a simple ex ante model and deals with a high fraction of opaque low-documentation loans.
Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.