House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC
New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.
How Do Industry Insiders View Regulations?
New study categorizes perceptions of regulators in the workplace.
Can International Competitiveness Be Quantified?
Penn Law Professor Michael S. Knoll explains how to develop better measures.
EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts
Agency points to oil company’s “lack of business integrity” in temporary suspension order.
Judge: UK Press Needs an Independent Self-Regulator
UK judge’s proposal faces opposition from free press supporters.
AT&T Seeks Government Support to Modernize Internet Infrastructure
AT&T petitions the FCC to facilitate experimental transitions to an Internet-based network.
Crackdown Forces Intrade to Drop Americans
CFTC charges Intrade with illegal off-exchange options trading.
Using Transnational Commercial Contracts to Regulate Business
New research examines how such contracts can influence so-called soft-law policies.
Federal Reserve Board Issues Instructions for 2013 Stress Tests
Banks can lower planned distributions to meet capital requirements.