From the article: "The board cannot impose fines or direct punishments against Apple for its violations." So there is literally no consequence to Apple, or any

From the article: "The board cannot impose fines or direct punishments against Apple for its violations." So there is literally no consequence to Apple, or any other company from doing these actions, meaning there is no law to be above. If the IRS could do only make public statements that people didn't pay income taxes without any repercussions otherwise, no one pay their taxes ever. If CxOs and Board could be held accountable and fined say 10% of annual compensation, maybe they would be less inclined to allow these actions to occur.