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The Clayton Act (1914) - Answer Modified the Sherman Anti-Trust act by prohibiting mergers and acquisitions that would lessen competition. Also prohibits a single person from being a director of two or more competing corporations. Restricts injunctions against labor and legalized peaceful strikes, picketing, and boycotts. The Consumer Credit Protection Act (1968) - Answer Congress expressed limits to the amount of wages that can be garnished in any one week by an employer. Prohibits employees from being fired because of garnishment. The Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (1934) - Answer Precludes a federal contractor or subcontractor from inducing an employee to give up any part of their wages to the employer to have a job. The Copyright Act (1976) - Answer Offers protection of "original works" for authors so others may not print, distribute, or sell their work. The Davis-Bacon Act (1931) - Answer Requires contractors and subcontractors on certain federally funded or assisted construction projects of more than $2,000 to pay wages and benefits equal to those in the local area. Applies only to laborers and mechanics. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010) - Answer Offers a wide range of mandates affecting federal financial regulatory agencies and the nation's financial services industry. Nonbinding vote for shareholders on executive compensation, golden parachutes, return of executive compensation based on inaccurate financial statements.