Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects
Three years after largest U.S. oil spill, Gulf Coast restoration continues
GAO Finds Flaws With Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning
Nuclear Regulatory Commission unlikely to follow the GAO’s recommendation.
Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence
Court vacates EPA letters to Senator, holding they amounted to new regulations.
New York City Unleashes a Flood of Open Data
Law promises to promote transparency and encourage technological innovation.
Payouts from Foreclosure Settlement Begin
Mortgage borrowers begin to receive relief from $9.3 billion settlement.
SEC Guidance on Social Media and Business Disclosures Stirs Controversy
Many business professionals find SEC’s social media guidance insufficient.
CFPB Debuts an Expanded Consumer Complaint Database
To increase transparency, Bureau releases 90,000 consumer financial complaints
Which Federal Agency Can Police Futures Markets?
Federal appeals court holds that CFTC has exclusive regulatory authority over energy futures markets.
Proposed Rule Imposes Spending Ratio on Insurers in Medicare Contracts
Rule would establish minimum health care spending requirements for some Medicare plans.
Start-up Companies Await SEC Guidance on Equity Crowdfunding
Commission balances spurring investments with protecting investors.
Congress Considers Restricting the Use of Unmanned Aerial Aircraft
Proposed bill would limit the use of drones for surveillance.
FTC Staff Report Outlines Best Practices for Mobile App Industry
Agency provides disclosure guidelines to protect consumer privacy.