| Enhanced Antitrust Criminal Penalty and Leniency Provisions |
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| The Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004, signed into law on June 22, 2004, as part of H.R. 1086, increased penalties for violations of the Sherman Act while increasing incentives for participation in the leniency program of the U.S. Department of Justice. More... |
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| Independent Director Requirements for Companies on the New York Stock Exchange |
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| 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 that each of the listed company's independent directors meets criteria for independence. More... |
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| Protection for Toxic Substances Control Act Whistleblowers |
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| Protection for Toxic Substances Control Act Whistleblowers
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| Actions for Discriminations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act |
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| Protection for CERCLA or Superfund Whistleblowers
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| Independent Director Audit Committee Requirements for New York Stock Exchange Companies |
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| Independent directors must make up the majority of the board of directors of a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In addition, listed companies must have several committees made up entirely of independent directors, including the Audit Committee.More... |
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