The Indian Removal Act The U.S got the Louisiana Territory in 1803. Then during his presidency‚ Andrew Jackson got Congress to pass the Indian Removal Act. This act stated that all Indians that wished to follow their own tradition must move to the Indian Territory where they would have more than 70‚000 square miles of free land. When this act was passed‚ all Indians but the Cherokee signed the Treaty of Echota agreeing to move. Jackson thought it was necessary to take action against them to enforce
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Sox) 2002: CEOs & CFOs The Sox Act in 2002 enhanced the responsibilities of the CEOs and CFOs by requiring them to certify the accuracy of the financial statements and making sure that there is no intention of fraudulence. Furthermore‚ they could significant penalties such as that they could face up to 10 years for “knowing” violations and up to 20 years if “willing” as well as criminal charges for certifying false information. In addition‚ they will be prohibited from holding
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Information Technology Acts That Work Introduction to Computer Application and Systems Information Technology Acts That Work Over the last three to four decades‚ computers and technology are improving very rapidly. Electronic devices seem to be taking over everything we do. There are many people who unfortunately‚ lost their jobs because of new technology. For example‚ according to Voorhis (2010)‚ “Some of the 13‚000 Wichita-area jobs lost since 2008 are gone
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Higher Education Act: INCREASING AFFORDABILITY? Lawmakers have recently reauthorized the Higher Education Act‚ is an attempt to increase enrollment rates by improving the affordability of a college education through raising financial aid eligibility to in need students. Over the last four years this rise in the federal budget for student financial aid has inflated the cost of a college education to an all time high. Due to these increases in student loan availability‚ not only has the student debt
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LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 758 Financial Services Act 2013 Date of Royal Assent Date of publication in the Gazette 18 Mar 2013 22 Mar 2013 An Act to provide for the regulation and supervision of financial institutions‚ payment systems and other relevant entities and the oversight of the money market and foreign exchange market to promote financial stability and for related‚ consequential or incidental matters. [30 June 2013‚ except s.129 and Schedule 9.] PU(B) 276/2013. ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
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PHILIPPINE REBUPLIC ACT 2437 “AN ACT PROHIBITING THE ENTRY OF MINORS IN INTERNET CAFES OF COMPUTER RENTAL SHOP/COMPUTER GAMING SHOPS OR CENTERS‚ PHOVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER” SECTION I: SHORT TITLE This act shall also be known as the “INTERNET AND VIDEO-GAMING BAN FOR MINORS OF 2010” SECTION II: POLICY It is the policy of the state‚ consistent with the Constitution to promote the general welfare‚ to safeguard the interest of the in and out of school youth and
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App on Bonds/Commercial papers/ T Bills/ FDs - App on Hundi (traditional instruments) Local rules are applicable‚ if not then NI Act is applicable Two amendments have been made since 1881 o Cheque Truncation : Section 143 Cheque made electronic o Cheque Dishonour: Section 138 (2 yrs imprisonment) The history of the present Act is a long one. The Act was originally drafted in 1866 by the 3rd India Law Commission and introduced in December‚ 1867 in the Council and it was referred
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INTRODUCTION * The Workmen’s Compensation Act‚ 1923 is one of the earliest labour welfare and social security legislation enacted in India. It came into force from 1st July‚ 1924. It aims to provide workmen and/or their dependents some relief in case of accidents arising out of and in the course of employment and causing either death or disablement of workmen. It recognizes the fact that if a workman is a victim of accident or an occupational disease in course of his employment‚ he needs to
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making and sharing profits among themselves. A partnership can arise only as a result of an agreement or contract‚ expressed or implied‚ between the partners. In Bangladesh‚ a partnership firm is to be formed under the provisions of the Partnership Act 1932. A person of unsound mind is not eligible to become a partner. A minor is also not eligible to become of partner in a firm. However‚ if all the partners agree‚ a minor may only be admitted to the benefits of an already existing partnership. By
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The Chinese were the first group to be hit by exclusion acts but throughout the following years many other nations had exclusion acts placed against them. For example‚ the National Origins Act of 1924 limited immigration from many countries such as Eastern and Southern Europe and Asia. The U.S. limited immigration through a system of quotas. The Chinese Exclusion Act and the National Origin Act were in many ways similar. Both of the laws kept immigrants from legally coming
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