Regulation of Business and Financial Markets

What does the Sherman Act prohibit?

Contracts, combinations, and conspiracies that unreasonably restrain trade or commerce.

What is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act?

A 2010 U.S. federal law overhauling financial regulation in the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007. It introduced sweeping financial regulatory changes on a scale of reforms not seen since the 1929 stock market crash. (More of an attempt at introducing principles)

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)

What is the Robinson-Patman Act?

Prohibits discriminating in price between different purchasers. Note, however, that it has many complex exceptions, provisos and defenses.

What is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

Sought to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting. Established sweeping auditing and financial regulations.

What is the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Tell me all you can about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits U.S. citizens, permanent residents and companies from paying bribes to foreign government officials for purposes of obtaining or maintaining business.

What is SEC Regulation Fair Disclosures Purpose?

The rule prohibits public companies from disclosing previously nonpublic, MATERIAL INFORMATION unless the information is distributed to the public first and simultaneously.

What is minimum wage? What is the current minimum wage in the U.S.?

lowest legal wage that can be paid to most workers, $7.25.

Can a U.S. employer look at your personal emails if you are using the company computer at your desk? What about the company laptop that you are allowed to take home with you?

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