2018-11-132018-11-1319746 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 293https://hdl.handle.net/2346/82190Discusses duty imposed by the 10b-5 rule in securities regulations. It also discusses to what extent the 10b-5 rule imposes a duty. The author observes the 9th Circuit’s choice to a new approach that rejects the defendant’s state of mind of theory, which has been the traditional route of rule 10b-5.engRule 10b-5Securities regulationsState of mindFlexible duty standardWhite v. AbramsCase noteAdoption of a Flexible Duty Standard Under Rule 10b-5Securities Regulation – Adoption of a Flexible Duty Standard Under Rule 10b-5Article