Historical Events tagged with "corporate law"

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Economics & Industry

Pennzoil's Record Judgment Against Texaco

November 19th, 1985 39 years ago

In a landmark legal battle, Pennzoil was awarded $10.53 billion from Texaco, marking the largest civil verdict in U.S. history. The case emerged from Texaco's acquisition of Getty Oil, which violated an existing agreement between Pennzoil and Getty. The trial revealed the intricacies of contractual obligations in large business deals and highlighted the tensions in the oil industry during the 1980s.

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Crime & Law

Judge Landis Imposes Record Fine on Standard Oil

August 3rd, 1907 117 years ago

In a landmark case, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis fined Standard Oil of Indiana a staggering $29.4 million for illegal rebating practices. The company was accused of providing secret price concessions to freight carriers, undermining fair competition. This ruling marked a significant moment in regulating corporate conduct in the oil industry. However, the conviction and fine were later overturned on appeal, illustrating the complexities surrounding corporate law and regulation at the time.

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