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Criminal Liability of Officers and Directors for Corporate Antitrust Violations

Criminal Liability of Officers and Directors for Corporate Antitrust Violations

Business & Corporate Entities> Corporations> Shareholders & Other Constituents> Shareholder Duties & Liabilities

(Controlling Shareholder Duties)

Blue Sky or State Securities Laws

Regulation of the securities industry by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by self-regulatory organizations such as the national stock exchanges is well known. However, in addition to such regulation, each state provides its own securities laws and rules that sellers of securities in the states must follow.

Liabliity Under Clean Water Act

Enacted in 1972, The Clean Water Act1 (CWA) attempts to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of United States waters by regulating the discharge of pollutants into the nation's surface waters, water treatment plants, and wetlands. Generally, a violation of the CWA occurs when a pollutant is discharged without an appropriate permit or in contravention or an effluent limitation or pretreatment requirement.

Fairness Standard and Business Judgment Rule

FAIRNESS STANDARD FOR DIRECTORS