Which of the Following Issues Is Addressed by the Sarbanes-Oxley

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following issues is addressed by the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation?

• A) safety aspects of products
• B) environmental damages caused by industries
• C) disclosure practices of public corporations
• D) disclosure practices of private companies

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Definitions:

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to cause the injury.

Implied Assumption

An unstated understanding or presumption that underlies an agreement or contract, accepted as a term by the parties involved.

Risk Doctrine

A principle in law that assigns liability based on the foreseeable risk created by actions or negligence, particularly in situations where harm could have been prevented.

Action Of Negligence

A legal claim made against someone for harm caused by their failure to act as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances.