Capitalizing on Billion-Dollar Deals for the Public Interest
Former government officials discuss how agencies achieve compliance goals by using leverage against companies.
Regulating Automated Financial Advice
Scholars present framework for the regulation of automated advisors in the financial services industry.
Systematic Study Shows Improvement in SEC Economic Analysis
Agency sees increased effectiveness after incorporating feedback from courts and academics.
Bank Culture in the Trump Era
Three kinds of bank behavior contributed to the financial crisis, and President Trump’s personal business activities appear to support that behavior.
Treasury Pick’s Oversight of “Robo-Signing” Heats Up Nomination Proceedings
Steven Mnuchin continues to advance in U.S. Senate even as Democrats decry his role during financial crisis.
What if Dodd-Frank is Built on Faulty Assumptions?
Duke Law Professor argues for a new regulatory paradigm.
The Public Interest in Public Securities Settlements
Legal scholar argues SEC settlements after Dodd-Frank create potential costs for defendants and the public.
The Future of Occupational Licensing Reform
There has been a massive expansion in the analysis and reform of occupational licensing—a trend to be viewed with dismay.
Under Trump, AT&T-Time Warner Merger Hangs in the Balance
Despite optimism about the future for the $85.4 billion deal, a new report claims Trump remains opposed to the merger.
Agency Signals Separate Regulation of “FinTech” Companies
National financial technology companies will be regulated differently than traditional banks.
Department of Labor Establishes Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
Agency finalizes rule requiring paid sick leave for federal contractors.