European Parliament Divided over Proposed E-Cigarette Regulation
Final vote on proposal postponed in face of stiff opposition.
FCC Rules on Robocalls Go Into Effect
New regulations to protect consumers from telemarketers’ automatic calls.
The Case for Structural Reform
IMF study stresses need for structural bank reforms to prevent future bailouts.
Check Your Phone Bill: Are you Being “Crammed”?
FCC proposes rule designed to identify and prevent unauthorized phone charges.
Week in Review
DOJ reaches tentative settlement with JPMorgan, Obama nominates head of Court of Federal Claims, and more…
Indian Supreme Court Demands Regulation of Clinical Trials
Court asks government to protect vulnerable people from poorly-run trials.
FAA Proposes Aircraft Retrofit Requirement
Some cockpit displays may fail because of Wi-Fi interference.
Pro Bono Regulations to Take Effect in New York
Bar applicants now required to complete fifty hours of service.
The Politics of Regulatory Reform
The politics of regulatory reform is much more about politics than it is about regulation.
Week in Review
The government shutdown ended, the Supreme Court to review EPA permit requirements, and more…
Federal Reserve Board Implements New Capital Plan Rules
New rules amend capital-to-risk ratio requirements.
OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References
The agency’s response to a recent petition fails to resolve a growing debate.