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.
Congress Takes Aim at Gag Clauses in Form Contracts
Bill would crack down on clauses that ban consumers from writing negative online reviews.
Currency Authority Proposes Ban on Bank Investments in Commercial Metals
U.S. banking regulator seeks to stop banks from trading in metals like copper and aluminum.