Practical Law Standard Document 6-502-7732 (Approx. 18 pages)
Summary Memorandum on Insider Trading
by Alan J. Berkeley, K&L Gates LLP, with Practical Law Corporate & Securities The author acknowledges with appreciation the contributions of Yuki Sato (counsel) and Sara T. Hall (associate) in the firm's Washington D.C. office, who assisted with research and revisions to this standard document.
A form of memorandum to be delivered to a company's board of directors, board committee or senior management that explains what actions are considered insider trading, when the company can be held liable for insider trading violations and the potential penalties as a result, and discusses the necessary provisions of a corporate insider trading policy.