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When does Rule 144 apply?

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Rule 144 applies when either restricted stock is sold by anyone or unrestricted stock sold by a controlling person ("affiliate") of an issuing company into the public securities market. In general, these sales involve a brokerage firm and are not face-to-face sales negotiated between a seller and a buyer.
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What stock does Rule 144 apply to?

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which was purchased from the issuing company without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 and you did not buy in the public securities market ("restricted securities"), which you or a predecessor owner purchased or received as a gift or pledge from a controlling person ("affiliate") of the issuing company and has not been resold subsequently in the public securities market ("restricted securities"), or which are sold by a controlling person ("affiliate") of the issuing company into the .
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Are there any exceptions to Rule 144?

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Stock included in a registration statement is not subject to Rule 144 when it is sold as described in the related prospectus. Stock purchased from an issuing company that relied on Rule 504 under Regulation D, under very narrow circumstances, and on Regulation S is not be subject to Rule 144 when resold by a non-control person. But the requirements for these exemptions are very technical and availability limited.
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How long will it take me to complete a sale under Rule 144?

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This depends on a number of factors, which include the length of time it takes you to complete the Rule144Solution.com form set (estimated at 1/2 hour, or less) and submit it to your broker, the time it takes for your broker to submit the form set to its clearing agent, and the time it takes the clearing agent to fax the forms and stock certificate to Rule144Solution.com. Rule144Solution.com is committed to issuing an opinion within two business days after receiving complete information.
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How long must I own the stock before I can sell under Rule 144??

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You must own the stock (have a "holding period") of more than 12 months, before using Rule 144 to sell stock into the public securities market.
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Is there a limit to the number of shares I can sell under Rule 144?

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Yes. In a three month period, you can sell only a maximum of one percent of the number issued and outstanding shares the issuing company has stated in its most recently published report - usually, on the Pink Sheets or in an SEC filing - unless the stock is traded on NASDAQ or an exchange.
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CAN YOU PROVIDE SOME DETAILS ON RULE 144 AND RESTRICTED STOCKS?

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Since The FMV Restricted Stock Study™ includes data on the differences in value between fully-marketable and less-marketable securities, it could be applied to ANY situation where the marketability discount is an issue, but the data is clearly more applicable in some situations than in others. The data is most applicable to the following marketability discount determinations, in descending order: (a.) the restricted (subject to rule 144) stock of publicly traded companies; (b.
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What is the reason I need to comply with Rule 144 or Rule 144K?

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Compliance with Rule 144 and Rule 144K protects you from being treated like an "underwriter". If you are treated like an "underwriter", your stock would need to be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 when you sell it into the public securities market. If you are treated like an "underwriter" and sell stock without registration, you violate civil and criminal provisions of the Securities Act of 1933.
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When does Rule 144K apply?

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Rule 144K applies when restricted stock has been owned by a non-controlling person ("non-affiliate") of an issuing company for at least 24 months, whether or not it is to be sold into the public securities market. In general, these sales involve a brokerage firm and are not face-to-face sales negotiated between a seller and a buyer.
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What is the reason I must use a broker to complete a sale under Rule 144?

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noted in the previous answer, Rule 144 can be used only for sales into the public securities market. This requires a broker. And, Rule 144 places restrictions on how the broker can make the sale.
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What is the minimum time I need to own restricted stock before I can use Rule 144?

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The stock must have been originally purchased from the company or from an affiliate (whichever occurs later) more than 12 months before your first sale - this is your "holding period". Your holding period may include ("tack") time the stock was owned by a predecessor, non-controlling person. From the 13th through the 24th month, you can use Rule 144 to sell the stock into the public securities market.
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Is there a "blackout period" when I cannot use Rule 144 to sell stock?

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Yes, Rule 144 requires that current information about the issuing company be publicly available. For issuing companies who do not file reports with the SEC, they must have current business and corporate information and financial statements at least for the most recently ended fiscal year published in a way that is publicly available, usually on the Pink Sheets.
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Which qualifications does this rule apply to?

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These give a full relaxation from the appropriate key skill at Level 2 and may also be used where the key skill requirement is at Level 1. These grades are a proxy for test only for the appropriate key skill. The Level of the key skill depends on the level of the portfolio completed by the apprentice. The apprentice must therefore be registered with the awarding body and must complete a KS Level 1 portfolio for Apprentices (Level 2) and a KS Level 2 portfolio for Advanced Apprentices (Level 3).
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What is the Lead Disclosure Rule and how does it apply to me?

Children's Environmental Health Partnership
The Lead Disclosure Rule requires owners to give tenants a brochure and to provide test results and standard warning language in leases. This must be done before a new tenant signs a lease and before an existing tenant renews a lease for properties built before 1978. Call 1-800-424-LEAD for free copies of the brochure, Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home, the standard warning language and other information about the Lead Disclosure Rule.
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In TV, does the "only write what you can see and hear" rule still apply?

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In writing feature spec screenplays, you're generally supposed to restrict what you write to what you can actually see or hear. Directors get annoyed when you write details of how they're supposed to shoot; actors don't like to be told how to act. Or so the theory goes. One, we often write what characters are feeling and thinking, rather than putting down detailed observations of how they are acting on the outside.
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Q1: How does the Risk Management Plan rule apply to my operations as a propane distributor?

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A1: This rule applies to anyone who stores at least 10,000 pounds or more of propane or any of the listed flammable substances in a process covered by the rule. Flammable fuels used as a fuel at a facility or flammable fuels held for a sale at retail establishments are no longer covered by the RMP rule (Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act signed into law on August 5,1999).
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Does this rule apply to officers who are not employed?

Effective January 1
No. This rule only requires those actively employed as a peace officer to comply, on an annual basis. With the implementation of this rule, retired officers may elect to comply with the provisions of POST rule 464-5-.03.1 and thus meet the provisions of USC 18-44-926C (c)(5) which states that "during the most recent 12-month period, has met, at the expense of the individual, the State's standards for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry firearms.
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How does the Tie Rule apply to each sport?

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For most sports, if a game goes into overtime, the TIE outcome is a warded along with the final outcome (V+, V, T, H, H+) based on the final result. If extra play breaks a tie, the tie outcome applies as well as the final outcome. Extra play does NOT apply to soccer. For baseball hitter events, the Tie rule requires extra play (if any) to be included. For playoff hockey events, there is no tie option.
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WHAT DOES THE PRIVACY RULE DEMAND?

HIPAA - FAQ: University of Maryland School of Medicine
The Privacy Rule limits use and disclosure of PHI to the "minimum necessary." It also demands that "reasonable" safeguards be taken to prevent improper use or disclosure of PHI. The Rule imposes civil and criminal sanctions for non-compliance.
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WHAT DOES THE SECURITY RULE DEMAND?

HIPAA - FAQ: University of Maryland School of Medicine
The HIPAA Security Rule sets safeguards for data systems and networks that store, process or transmit PHI. The Rule follows the best security practices used in industry and government. Administrative safeguards include auditing computers for signs of misuse, reminding employees to follow security rules, and having a disaster recovery plan. Physical precautions include posting security guards at building entrances, logging off, and placing servers in locked rooms.
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What does the "Rule of Ten" mean?

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The Rule of Ten refers to the certification of the top ten eligible job candidates (including the names of those with tied scores) to the requesting agency. When a hiring agency requests a register from the State Personnel Department, the Rule of Ten is utilized to provide them with a list of the most qualified (highest scoring) candidates. If more than one vacancy is being filled, the name of one additional eligible candidate will be certified to fill each additional vacancy.
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To Whom does the Privacy Rule Apply? Who are Covered Entities?

HIPAA: Frequently Asked Questions
The Privacy Rule applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and any health care provider who electronically transmits health information in connection with certain transactions, which include claims, benefit eligibility inquiries, referral authorization requests, or other transactions for which DHHS has established standards under the HIPAA Transactions Rule.
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How does Rule 10b-5 apply to company disclosures?

Real Corporate Lawyer
Courts have established three overarching principles in applying Rule 10b-5. First, Rule 10b-5 does not by itself ordinarily require a company to make any disclosure, and the timing of disclosure is generally up to the company, subject to SEC reporting requirements. Second, if a company chooses to communicate, the communication must be materially complete and accurate.
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To which federally funded projects does this Rule apply?

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This Rule applies to any ITS project receiving funding in whole or in part from the Highway Trust Fund, including the Mass Transit Account.
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What is the "rule of 80" and does it apply to ORP participants?

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The "rule of 80" is a Teachers Retirement System rule which states that a member qualifies for an unreduced standard annuity when your age plus years of service equals 80. When this occurs, the TRS member may apply for the TRS annuity and A&M health insurance, regardless of age. This rule also applies to ORP participants. This means you can enroll in health benefits regardless of age, if age plus years of service equals 80.
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Q6. Does this rule apply to a Filipino male who marries a non Filipino?

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Under the 1935 and 1973 constitutions, it only applied to the Filipino woman. Under the 1987 Constitution, it made the rule applicable to male or female Filipinos marrying non-Filipinos.
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Does the 90-day rule apply if I previously took IELTS in another country?

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Yes, candidates can not take the IELTS test again within 90 days no matter where they took the previous test.
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Why does Bulgarian law apply to the contract and why to Bulgarian courts rule on disputes?

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Bulgarian law applies and Bulgarian courts will resolve any disputes because both the developer and the property are located in Bulgaria. An Irish court would be neither able to deliver you the property nor to compel refund against a Seller outside of its jurisdiction. Please note that even though Bulgarian law applies, English language versions of documents will prevail in case of discrepancy in the text, which is made entirely for the convenience of the buyers.
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A-2. How does the 2005 HOS rule differ from the current (April 2003) HOS rule?

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Sleeper Berth: To use any of the HOS provisions regarding sleeper berths, a driver must now have one of the following: Continuous Sleeper Berth Provision: At least 10 consecutive and uninterrupted hours in the sleeper berth.
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WHAT DOES HIPAA’S PRIVACY RULE DO?

HIPAA - FAQ: University of Maryland School of Medicine
The Privacy Rule sets standards to protect health care information. Specifically, it regulates health care information that can be linked with a person. Health care information is any data relating to a person’s past, present or future health, or the payment for health care. Health care information linked with personal identifying information is called Protected Health Information (PHI).
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