This Committee deals with the development and application of the
federal securities laws. In this connection, it interacts with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the various self-regulatory organizations
(SRO's), such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The Committee monitors legal
developments, comments on SEC, PCAOB and SRO rule proposals, reviews
securities legislation and addresses legal issues and regulatory
interpretations with the applicable securities regulators. The
Committee also publishes position papers, provides practical guidance
to its members and conducts programs and forums covering topical
securities law issues.