Corporate officers have also been held liable personally for violations of the Federal Clean Water Act (United States v. Gulf Park Water Co. 972 F Sup. 1056, 1064 (S. D. Miss 1997)). These principles of individual liability, known as the responsible corporate officer doctrine, may also apply in the context of other state and federal environmental protection laws.

Because of the breadth of the subject matter involved in your question and because of the recent focus on corporate liability in connection with securities transaction and corporate governance, our report focuses on these areas. Please let us know if you would like additional information concerning the liability of corporate officers and directors in connection with pension fraud, workers compensation, and environmental protection matters.

Also, there may be other state and federal laws that might expose corporate officers and directors to civil and criminal liability under certain circumstances.

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