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Actions for Discriminations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

CERCLA, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, provides a "Superfund" for cleaning up hazardous waste spills. Uncontrolled or abandoned waste sites and accidents, spills, and other emergency releases into the...

Whistleblowers Under the Safe Drinking Water Act

The Safe Drinking Water Act provides protection for whistleblower-employees who file claims under the statute. Section 1450 of the statute provides:

No employer...

Limitations on Margin Trading

Margin trading in securities is the use of borrowed funds to pay in part for the purchase of the securities. Margin trading is regulated by the Federal Reserve Board and by self-regulatory organizations such as the New York and...

Independent Director Requirements for Companies on the New York Stock Exchange

Independent directors must make up the majority of the board of directors of any company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, according to NYSE Rule 303A.01. The board of directors of each company on the Exchange is responsible for determining...

Failing Company Defense

A merger or acquisition that has the potential to lessen competition significantly may violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C.S. § 18. However, a "failing company" defense has emerged from case law and legislative...