International Law and the Ramifications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Abstract

This Note examines the international implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). First, it identifies the relevant provisions of SOX and its impact on securities regulation generally. Second, it discusses how SOX impacts foreign companies that list securities on U.S. exchanges. Third, it analyzes how SOX is different from other U.S. securities regulations and discusses the consequences of its extraterritorial application.