| 1. | Bankruptcy | A proceeding in a court in which an insolvent debtor's assets are liquidated and the debtor is relieved of further liability. Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act deals with liquidation of assets, w… 0.4 KB |
| 2. | Bars | In this context Bars means a restriction against something. See SEC. 305. of Sarbanes Oxley OFFICER AND DIRECTOR BARS AND PENALTIES. |
| 3. | Blackout Period | This is a period of time when no changes may be made to a securities position. For example, an interval of up to 60 days during which employees may not adjust the investments contained in their retire… 0.4 KB |
| 4. | Board | Refers to the Public Company Oversight Board ◊ Board of Directors - Individuals elected by a corporation's shareholders to oversee the management of the corporation. The members of a Board of D… See also: Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 0.6 KB |
| 5. | Board of Directors | The Board of Directors is elected by the shareholders to oversee the management of the company. The members of a Board of Directors meet several times each year and have legal responsibility for major… 0.3 KB |
| 6. | Broker/Dealers | An individual or firm that is in the business of buying and selling securities for itself and others. Broker/dealers must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission. When acting as a broker,… 0.5 KB |
| 7. | Burden of Proof | Burden in this sense means responsibility to prove - whoever has the "burden of proof" must prove their case. |
| 8. | Bylaws | Bylaws are the official rules and regulations which govern the management of a corporation. Bylaws are produced at the time of original incorporation of the company. |
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