1. What was the rationale for the Williams Act?

2. What was the purpose of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act?

3. Do you believe that current M&A regulations are sufficient to minimize abuse? Explain your answer.

4. Are there other ways in which you believe that M&As should be regulated? Be specific.

5. How do you believe the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will impact the number of initial public offerings and the number of firms converting from public to private status? Explain your answer.