The Key to Liability Under Section 10(b)of the Securities Exchange

question 72

True/False

The key to liability under Section 10(b)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5 is whether information omitted or misrepresented in connection with the purchase or sale of a security is material .

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Definitions:

Ski Slope

A graded and usually groomed path down a mountainside for snow skiing, snowboarding, or other mountain sports.

Moral Hazard

The risk that a party to a transaction has not entered into the contract in good faith, or has an incentive to take unusual risks in a desperate attempt to earn a return before the contract settles.

Contract Changes

Amendments or modifications to the terms and conditions of an existing agreement.

Behavior Cost

The non-financial costs associated with actions or decisions, including effort, time, and opportunity costs that impact individuals' or companies' behaviors.