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The CA decision: it's not about principle

Larry E. Ribstein
July 18, 2008 18:53

As I said yesterday, the Delaware Supreme Court “was careful to present itself as a pragmatic forum that would hear the shareholders out on a case by case basis.” This is important: the SEC gave Delaware an unprecedented chance to...As I said yesterday, the Delaware Supreme Court “was careful to...

What to do about the auto industry

Larry E. Ribstein
November 17, 2008 17:28

Allowing GM to fail might threaten a million jobs, counting the domino effect (see this WSJ article). However, as Bruce MacEwen among others has said: If the Big Three have demonstrated anything over the past 30 years, it is their...Allowing GM to fail might threaten a million jobs, counting the...

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Goodbye Ideoblog, Hello TOTM

Larry E. Ribstein
May 19, 2010 15:05

Yes, it's true. After more than six years of blogging on Ideoblog I've decided to take my act on the road, to Truth on the Market. As I explain in my first post there, I expect that this move will...Yes, it's true. After more than six years of blogging on Ideoblog I've decided to take my...

The ballad of the conservative screenwriter

Larry E. Ribstein
May 18, 2010 12:42

The WSJ has a story about a singer-songwriter who performs his big conservative hit song under a pseudonym with his face obscured by big shades and a Coors cap. His problem: he's also a Hollywood screenwriter. "His dilemma is the...The WSJ has a story about a singer-songwriter who performs his big...

The widening gyre of fiduciary duties

Larry E. Ribstein
May 18, 2010 01:39

Today I bought a book from Amazon. I think I'll sue it for breach of fiduciary duty. You see, Amazon had a conflict of interest: while it was charging me for the book, it was planning to send some of...Today I bought a book from Amazon. I think I'll sue it for breach of fiduciary duty. You see,...

Corporate law scholars’ citations

Larry E. Ribstein
May 18, 2010 01:34

Leiter's scholarly impact ranking in Corporate Law/Securities Regulation (Steve Bainbridge describes what it means). I offer it for what it's worth, as is, except for the bolding of one name. Rank Name School Total Articles Citing Name Age in 2010...Leiter's scholarly impact ranking in Corporate...

The Market for Conservation Law

Larry E. Ribstein
May 18, 2010 01:16

Ribstein does environmental law! It's my latest paper. Here's the abstract: This paper considers the extent to which there is, or should be, a market for environmental law. Conservation easements raise interesting issues for the law market because they resemble...Ribstein does environmental law! ...

Thomas not nominated!

Larry E. Ribstein
May 10, 2010 22:32

I just noticed that I was the only blogger in America who hadn't posted on the Supreme Court today, and I just had to say something. So I thought I would note today's big surprise which hardly anyone has remarked:...I just noticed that I was the only blogger in America who hadn't posted on the...

Hollywood and the capitalists

Larry E. Ribstein
May 10, 2010 13:11

Last month I noted that Hollywood was fighting the establishment of a new movie derivative market, with an MPAA executive VP worrying about how such a market could tarnish "the reputation and integrity of our industry." Well, Hollywood did indeed...Last month I noted that Hollywood was fighting the...

Morning at the sausage factory

Larry E. Ribstein
May 05, 2010 11:00

Ah, nothing like watching new legislation being made (or, hopefully, not). Arlen Specter decided he needed a piece of the Goldman/financial reform action. Alas, his subcommittee deals with crime and drugs – not a promising forum. But fiduciary duties provided...Ah, nothing like watching new...