The Legality Of Timing Public Co. Disclosures

Law360, New York ( April 8, 2016, 4:44 PM EDT) -- Ever since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 10b5-1 in 2000, the rule has been the subject of controversy. Some have questioned its validity, others have claimed that it has been abused. The commentary that follows addresses an issue that arises out of suspected abuse of Rule 10b5-1, whether persons who have created plans under the rule and then influence the timing of corporate disclosure to improve trading outcomes under those plans have violated the law. If not, what can be done to prevent the abuse?...

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