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European Parliament Divided over Proposed E-Cigarette Regulation

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

FCC Rules on Robocalls Go Into Effect

New regulations to protect consumers from telemarketers’ automatic calls.

The Case for Structural Reform

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”?

Check Your Phone Bill: Are you Being “Crammed”?

FCC proposes rule designed to identify and prevent unauthorized phone charges.

Week in Review

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

Indian Supreme Court Demands Regulation of Clinical Trials

Court asks government to protect vulnerable people from poorly-run trials.

FAA Proposes Aircraft Retrofit Requirement

FAA Proposes Aircraft Retrofit Requirement

Some cockpit displays may fail because of Wi-Fi interference.

Pro Bono Regulations to Take Effect in New York

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

The politics of regulatory reform is much more about politics than it is about regulation.

Week in Review

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

Federal Reserve Board Implements New Capital Plan Rules

New rules amend capital-to-risk ratio requirements.

OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References

OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References

The agency’s response to a recent petition fails to resolve a growing debate.