INTRODUCTION Martha Stewart a known celebrity and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (a business which is built on showing others how to cost effectively manage and decorate the home)‚ who was given a tip by Douglas Fanueil and Mr. Bacanovic‚ employees of the Merrill Lynch brokerage company. This tip which broke the confidentiality policy of the brokerage company led to the subsequent sale of Martha’s shares in the ImClone company during the latter company’s blackout period with the effects
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Introduction Martha Stewart is an American Home decorator Icon surrounded by accusations of Inside trading‚ Obstruction of justice‚ False statements and Conspiracy. Her trial and investigation lasted for two years ending with her being found guilty of charges and convicted to spend time in jail‚ home arrest and probation. In this work I will expose Martha Stewart’s behavior and why her actions were considered outlaw‚ unethical and unprofessional. I will also explain which ethical behavior she used
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I love to cook‚ so finding and trying out a new recipe for me is great. When I have the time‚ I love to watch cooking shows on TV‚ so what comes to mind for me‚ is the Martha Stewart scandal in 2004. In 2001‚ Martha Stewart had received an inside tip from her stockbroker that her stock‚ ImClone Systems was going to fall‚ so she sold her almost 4‚000 shares in the company to avoid an almost $46‚000 loss‚ the next day the stock fell 16%. Over the next few months‚ Martha’s activies were being investigated
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Acct 4620: Martha Stewart Case Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is primarily comprised of a magazine publication and a television show created by home décor aficionado‚ Martha Stewart. Both sources of media primarily feature home renovating and decorating products. Also‚ having an emphasis on do it yourself (DIY) projects for a more stylish and satisfying home. Stewart herself‚ described Martha Stewart Living as‚ “the most trusted guide to stylish living.” While MSLO brings in revenues from
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Case Study: The Trial of Martha Stewart 1. I’m convinced that Martha Stewart did commit the crime of insider trading‚ on December 27‚ 2001. Looking at the events leading to her decision to liquidate her shares in ImClone‚ it is evident that she was in possession of material information that was not available to the public yet. The fact that her Financial Advisor‚ Mr. Bacanovic had instructed Faneuil to call Martha Stewart and let her know of the selling frenzy that was going on with the Waksal’s
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In 2003‚ Martha Stewart was facing prison time and her empire in domestic art was at risk because of “nine-count federal indictment” which she was charge will “perjury and conspiracy” because of a “high profile stock trading scandal” (Hurtado‚ N. P. (n.d.). James Comey‚ a U.S. Attorney‚ said that “she brought trouble on herself and her company by lying to her shareholders and investors in an attempt to cover her tracks and keep her stock from plummeting” (Hurtado‚ N. P. (n.d.). Comey believe that
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THE TALE OF TWO MARTHAS "I ’ll be back .I ’m not afraid. Not afraid whatsoever. I ’m very sorry it had to come to this." (Gasparino‚ 22). Those were the words that Martha Stewart said on the courthouse steps on July 16‚ 2004‚ as she had just been sentenced to five months in prison. A defiant Martha Stewart was trying to instill confidence in her stock holders and save a sinking ship‚ her company‚ Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Incorporated (MSO). That day her companies stock closed at $
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1976‚ when she started her first business as a caterer in the small town of Westport Connecticut‚ nobody would have been able to predict the entrepreneurial success of Martha Stewart to this day. Martha transitioned from being a model‚ to a stockbroker‚ to a small town caterer‚ and finally to being the proprietor of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSLO)‚ a multimedia and merchandizing company that is still thriving and expanding today. Looking back on Martha’s life from today‚ one can gain
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In June of 2003‚ Martha Stewart was indicted on several criminal and civil counts from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) . Without consideration of the verdict‚ the question remains; Did Martha Stewart‚ as CEO‚ act responsibly? Even though she was found guilty on all four counts against her‚ she could still be considered to have acted ethically. To determine the responsibility and ethics of her actions‚ the specifics of the case will be applied to a process to determine both the utility
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Abstract This case analysis offers facts and opinions about Martha Stewart committing insider trading. It will examine how Martha knew about ImClone stock dropping and how she uethically spiraled out control. Severel articles will be used to support how Martha was sentenced and This study notes that the light sentence for insider trading that resulted in a nearly 37% gain for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia‚ Inc. also may have been responsible for a small but significant average loss for industry
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