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1.2 PURPOSE. The Site is designed to provide information about the history of finacial regulation. The information and services offered on this Site are provided solely for general information, and do not constitute any type of legal or professional advice. Your use of the Site is conditioned on the understanding that the SEC Historical Society is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional services advice.
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Revised: November 1, 2011
