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Author: Gita Subramaniam

Insider Trading: Congressional Response

Posted on May 9, 2015May 11, 2015 by Gita Subramaniam

In December 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in United States v. Newman, 773 F.3d 438 (2d Cir. 2014), overturned the insider trading convictions of hedge fund managers Todd Newman and Anthony Chiasson.1 The court held that the “personal benefit” that an insider who reveals confidential information must receive in exchange…

Cyber Security – The President’s Executive Order

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Gita Subramaniam

The increasing number of high profile cyber attacks, such as those on Sony, J.P. Morgan Chase, and retail breaches (e.g., Staples and Home Depot) have made cyber security a pressing national issue.1 Many of the security breaches have resulted in the loss of sensitive information, such as credit card information, social security numbers, and internal…

Challenges of Ecommerce in India

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Gita Subramaniam

India’s growing ecommerce market has recently been the target of large investments. On Tuesday, October 28, 2013, SoftBank, a Japanese telecommunications and Internet company, announced it was investing $800 million in India’s internet market, specifically in two internet start-ups.1 627 million dollars of this investment will be in Snapdeal.com, an Indian online ecommerce marketplace.2 Additionally,…

Burger King-Tim Hortons Merger: Another Corporate Desertion or Good Business Strategy?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Gita Subramaniam

In late August, Burger King announced that it intended to acquire the Canadian coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons for $11 billion.1 The combined company will be headquartered in Canada.2 By purchasing Tim Hortons, Burger King has faced criticism that it is yet another U.S. corporation deserting its country for tax advantages.3 In the last…

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