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Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr. Announces Key New Securities Law Publication

Securities Law Deskbook: For Business Lawyers, Public Accountants, and Corporate Management is a practical reference guide to securities law, in one convenient volume

ENGLEWOOD, CO – October 15, 2007 – Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. is pleased to announce that shareholder, Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr. has published the second edition of his book Securities Law Deskbook: For Business Lawyers, Public Accountants, and Corporate Management. The Deskbook is a practical reference guide to securities law, in one convenient volume. With 17 chapters and hundreds of citations to securities rules, statutes, and cases, it is an essential tool for researching securities regulation, litigation, compliance issues, and much more.

In commenting on the book, Fred J. Joseph, the Colorado Securities Commissioner, said “This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to understand state and federal securities laws. Very readable. Use it as guidance to avoid regulatory problems.” David H. Wollins, Esq., Denver, Colorado, said: “Keep the Securities Law Deskbook handy and consult it often. It provides insight and direction in a field fraught with pitfalls.”
To be updated annually, this book will help attorneys, accountants, and corporate managers navigate the complex area of securities law, including compliance with the major federal securities acts, regulations, and transactions. Securities Law Deskbook includes current law with detailed discussion, expert analysis, and sample forms.
The Securities Law Deskbook will help you:

• Comply with the registration process under the Securities Act of 1933.
  
• Understand the definition of a security--and know when you are involved in a securities transaction.
  
• Be aware of the issues when including projections and forward-looking information in securities disclosure.
  
• Manage the risks of using the Internet in securities transactions.
  
• Understand the state of the law when providing tax or other legal opinions.
  
• Learn your company's obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  
• Identify and deal with ethical issues in client representation.

The book may be purchased from Bradford Publishing for $195.00. For more information about the Securities Law Deskbook or the continuing education course, contact Bradford Publishing Co. 800-446-2831 or cle@bradfordpublishing.com.
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About the Author
Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr. is a shareholder of Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. in Greenwood Village, Colorado. He practices in the areas of business transactions, including corporate law, federal and state securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, contract law, tax law, real estate law, and natural resources law. Mr. Lidstone's work includes the preparation of securities disclosure documents for financing transactions, as well as agreements for business transactions, partnerships, lending transactions, real estate and mineral property acquisitions, mergers, and the exploration and development of mineral and oil and gas properties.

Mr. Lidstone has practiced law in Denver since 1978. He earned his A.B. degree in economics from Cornell University in 1971 and his J.D. degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1978. He was the Business Manager of the University of Colorado Law Review from 1977 to 1978.

Mr. Lidstone has served numerous times as an expert witness in cases involving corporate, partnership, and securities law matters. He has been qualified as an expert witness in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado, the District Court for the Arapahoe County, and several arbitration tribunals.

Hon. Bill Owens, Governor of Colorado, appointed Mr. Lidstone to the State Securities Board in the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies for a three-year term ending July 1, 2002, and he has been reappointed for a third term ending July 1, 2008. Mr. Lidstone was Vice Chair of the Board during 2000-2001 and 2004-2005, and chair of the State Securities Board during the 2001-2002 and 2005-2006 terms. The Securities Board provides oversight to the Colorado Securities Commissioner and advises the Securities Commissioner on issues affecting the Division of Securities and securities regulation in the state of Colorado. The Securities Board is also empowered to hear appeals from certain orders issued by the Division of Securities, and is responsible for hearing evidence and making recommendations to the Commissioner when the Division issues orders to show cause in cease and desist proceedings.