Silicon Valley Relieved As Proposition 211 Is Squashed
News Californian citizens voted 75 per cent to 25 per cent against Proposition 211 which, opponents said, would have made it dangerous for companies in the state to reveal plans for fear of lawsuits by shareholders when financial results disappoint.
[November 6, 1996, 16:35]
Law Could Mean IT News Blackout
News A November 5 ballot vote will decide whether to approve Proposition 211, a proposed law that is intended to provide shareholders with better protection from securities fraud, according to supporters. Already spokesmen for Intel and AMD have said...
[October 25, 1996, 14:47]
Quotes Of The Week, October November 4-8
News Intel spokeswoman on the defeat of Proposition 211, legislation which would have prevented companies from detailing product plans. "Over time, inevitably consumer PCs and other devices will follow a similar route.
[November 8, 1996, 12:57]
