| Document Retention Programs and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, enacted in response to accounting and corporate scandals, contained provisions that impact document retention practices of corporations. Destruction of records became subject to greater criminal penalties, changes to the federal sentencing guidelines regarding obstruction of justice through document destruction were mandated, and auditors of public companies were given greater record retention obligations. More... |
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| Guide to Remedies for Anticompetitive Mergers |
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| The U.S. Department of Justice in October 2004 issued the "Antitrust Division Policy Guide to Merger Remedies" to provide insight for businesses into the policies that Antitrust Division attorneys and economists will follow in determining what remedies will be sought for mergers or acquisitions considered anticompetitive by the Department of Justice.More... |
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| General Partnership Basics |
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| Partnerships are a traditional form for doing business. General partnerships are made up of two or more persons or entities, each of which takes part in and is responsible for the management of the partnership. Other partnerships and companies may be partners in a general partnership.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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| Businesses Subject to OSHA |
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| The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) applies to most businesses. The Act covers all employers and their employees throughout the United States and its territories either through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or through a state program approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. However, there are some exemptions from OSHA.More... |
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