1.   Also, federal rules prohibit one company from owning a newspaper and a television station in the same community.

2.   American companies are largely prohibited from doing any business in North Korea by the Trading With the Enemy Act, although some humanitarian aid has been permitted.

3.   Among other factors, Goldschmid was the architect of Regulation FD, for fair disclosure, a rule that generally prohibits companies from selectively disclosing material information.

4.   Among other steps, the industry would also help enforce rules prohibiting companies from advertising in a way intended to reach children.

5.   American companies are prohibited from doing business here, the US Embassy is officially closed, and the State Department still considers Khartoum to be a terrorist safe haven.

6.   Another portion of the agreement modifies rules that prohibit one company from owning two TV stations in a market.

7.   Another regulation sure to draw fire from the tobacco industry would prohibit companies from sponsoring sporting events frequented by young people, such as the popular NASCAR auto races.

8.   At the same time, federal securities rules prohibit companies using pooling accounting from buying back stock.

9.   Banks and credit card companies would be prohibited from assessing late fees, higher interest rates or giving out negative credit information as long as the emergency continued.

10.   Besides, tax laws generally prohibit companies from distributing pensions to working employees.