Business

The Fight for the Right to Sell Cookies

The Fight for the Right to Sell Cookies

Wisconsin farmers bring lawsuit challenging a state ban on the sale of homemade baked goods.

Regulating Unicorns

Regulating Unicorns

Legal scholar argues that the largest private startups should be required to disclose more information.

Democratizing Investment in Start-Ups

Democratizing Investment in Start-Ups

SEC grapples with consumer protection obstacles and compliance costs through new crowdfunding rule.

Digital Copyright Reaches the Supreme Court (Perhaps)

Digital Copyright Reaches the Supreme Court (Perhaps)

Authors Guild seeks SCOTUS review of copyright case against Google.

Can Regulatory Clarity Increase Retirement Savings?

Can Regulatory Clarity Increase Retirement Savings?

Federal auditor says that more detailed regulation may expand participation in certain retirement programs.

Navigating the Terrain of Antitrust Oversight and State Regulation

Navigating the Terrain of Antitrust Oversight and State Regulation

FTC guidance on “active supervision” of state regulatory boards fuels concerns about intrusions on state sovereignty.

Black Friday Flourishes as Blue Laws Fade

Black Friday Flourishes as Blue Laws Fade

Sales encroach on Thanksgiving Day festivities as moral laws restricting holiday retail sales disappear.

Price Manipulation Charges Trigger Expanded Investigation into Precious Metals Trading

Price Manipulation Charges Trigger Expanded Investigation into Precious Metals Trading

Regulators around the world investigate allegations that some banks artificially adjust precious metals prices.

Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Take a Hit

Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Take a Hit

New York Attorney General issues a letter ordering two major fantasy sports websites to cease all online bets with New York residents.

Capturing Uber Efficiency with Smart Regulation

Capturing Uber Efficiency with Smart Regulation

Scholars offer framework for better regulating sharing economy firms.

EEOC Probes Hollywood Hiring Practices

EEOC Probes Hollywood Hiring Practices

Agency requests interviews with female directors in light of allegations of discriminatory hiring.

CFPB Announces Plan to Allow Class Action Suits

CFPB Announces Plan to Allow Class Action Suits

Consumer protection agency wants to promote private enforcement of finance laws.