Analyzing Rule 144 Revisions

Analyzing Rule 144 Revisions is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the impact of the recent amendments to Rule 144. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the changes set in place by the revisions, including important differences between the old rule and the new rule, key strategies for selling securities under the revised rule, and the objectives of the recent revisions. These top lawyers give tips on managing the costs and challenges of compliance, identifying helpful resources, and understanding the consequences of non-compliance. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around Rule 144 revisions.

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• 1. Alan H. Aronson, Shareholder, Akerman Senterfitt - "Amendments to Rule 144
• 2. Robert C. Kim & Mary J. Mullany, Partners, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP - "Revisions to Rule 144 The SEC Makes Improvements to the Resale Safe Harbor
• 3. Ralph V. De Martino, Member and Co-Chair of the Securities Offerings and Registration Practice Group, Cozen O'Connor Rule 144 Treatise Summary: A Look Back and Ahead
• 4. Michael K. Renetzky, Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP Staying in Compliance with Rule 144: The 2008 Revisions
• 5. John J. Mahon, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP - Features and Practical Implications of the Recent Rule 144 Revisions
• Appendices Include:
  • Appendix A: Assessing a Sale of Securities Under Rule
  • Appendix B: Legal Opinion
  • Appendix C: Rule 144 Non-Affiliate Seller's Representation Letter Sale of Reporting Issuer Securities
  • Appendix D: Rule 144 Non-Affiliate Seller's Representation Letter Sale of Non-Reporting Issuer Securities
  • Appendix E: Broker's Representation Letter
  • Appendix F: Sample Legend for Restricted Securities
  • Appendix G: Checklist for Rule 144 Sales of Exchange Act Reporting Issuer
  • Appendix H: Rule 144 Checklist for Restricted Securities
  • Appendix I: Sample Form