Author Question: What is the purpose of blue-sky laws? Explain.[br][br][b][color=#566D7E]Question ... (Read 82 times)

elizabeth18

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
What is the purpose of blue-sky laws? Explain.

Question 2

Jack and Adam were the employees of Steel Co Inc Both of them performed equal work in the industry, however, the company decided to give a 40 percent hike to Jack because he was senior to Adam, whereas Adam was only given a 20 percent pay hike to his salary. In this scenario, the company wage differential is justified under the:
 A) Bennett Amendment.
 B) discretionary power of company.
 C) public policy exception.
 D) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.



frankwu0507

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Answer to Question 1

The purpose of blue-sky laws is to prevent fraud through the sale of worthless stocks and bonds. State blue-sky laws apply only to intrastate transactions. These security laws vary from state to state. Some prescribe criminal penalties for engaging in prohibited transactions. Others require that dealers be licensed and that a state commission approve sales of securities before a corporation offers them to the public.

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

Stroke kills people from all ethnic backgrounds, but the people at highest risk for fatal strokes are: black men, black women, Asian men, white men, and white women.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library