The equation of unified knowledge says that S = f (A,P) which means that the practical solution to a given problem is a function of the existing, empirical, actual realities and the future, potential, best possible conditions of general stable equilibrium which both pure and practical reason,...

Purpose – To explain the new Municipal Advisor Rule that will take effect on July 1, 2014, which regulates persons and firms that provide advice to municipal issuers and obligated parties regarding municipal financial products or the issuance of municipal securities or that engage in certain...

Purpose – To alert broker-dealers to several regulatory developments relating to cybersecurity threats. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews four regulatory developments in the cybersecurity area and provides several steps broker-dealers should undertake to review and improve their...

Purpose – To explain the implications of a March 2014 Delaware Court of Chancery decision that found RBC Capital Markets liable for damages for aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty by the directors of Rural/Metro Corporation in connection with the company’s 2011 sale to an...