Understanding the Laws behind Securities is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for companies to stay in compliance with the most common securities laws and regulations. Featuring partners and chairs from some of nation's leading firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of statutory and regulatory compliance for both public and private companies, including important procedures for generating appropriate reporting systems, developing the required certification procedures for chief executive and chief financial officers, and complying new executive compensation rules. These top lawyers give tips on bringing a company public, working effectively with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), and the process of navigating clients through mergers and acquisitions.