| Federal Antitrust Actions by States |
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| States are "persons" within the meaning of the Clayton Act and are entitled to bring actions on their own behalf for damages resulting to State property from violation of provisions of federal antitrust laws. For example, a state may bring a federal antitrust action for treble damages against companies that agreed on what bids would be made on a state construction project. More... |
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| The Duty of Directors and Officers Regarding Corporate Opportunities |
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| The corporate opportunity doctrine provides that corporate directors and officers have an obligation not to take personal advantage of opportunities that may be to the advantage of their corporation. The doctrine follows from the duty of loyalty of directors and officers to the corporation. More... |
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| SIPC Protection for Investors |
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| Investors who engage in securities transactions through a brokerage firm that is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (or SIPC) receive protection for cash and securities held by the brokerage firm for the accounts of the investors. The SIPC covers up to $500,000 in losses of such cash and securities per investor with a $100,000 limit on the amount of cash in an account that is covered. More... |
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| Criminal Law & Procedure> Sentencing> Sentencing Guidelines Generally |
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| Criminal Law More... |
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| The Antitrust Exemption for Joint Newspaper Operating Arrangements |
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| The Newspaper Preservation Act, 15 U.S.C.S. §§ 1801-1804, provides a limited exemption from antitrust laws for joint operating arrangements between newspapers in a particular locality. The objective of the legislation is to preserve independent reporting and editorial operations of the two newspapers while allowing shared production facilities that through a lowering of costs would allow both newspapers to survive. More... |
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