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Apple's lack of disclosure on Steve Jobs' health may have run afoul of federal securities rules

Jun. 25, 2009
Firms aren't required to divulge medical details about executives, lawyers say. But they are required to disclose 'material' information an investor needs to know before buying or selling stock. Steve Jobs' medical condition turned out to be more serious than Apple Inc. officials had previously...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa