Global Banking Associations Attribute Bond Market Slump to Regulation
Researchers claim that post-crisis regulatory overhaul has created a liquidity crisis.
Is Professional Self-Regulation at a Crossroads?
Recent Supreme Court decision is a wake-up call for state licensing boards claiming antitrust immunity.
Taxing Fringe Benefits
Law and economics professor examines how to tax fringe benefits most efficiently.
The Need for Federal Oversight of Tax Preparers
As court strikes down IRS tax preparer regulations, a scholar argues for a legislative fix.
The American Pizza Community Bites Back
Pizza restaurants break from restaurant lobby to challenge FDA’s menu labeling rule.
Will the Volcker Rule’s Complexity Be Its Undoing?
Regulators face unique challenges as mandatory compliance begins.
Simplicity Trumps Logical Coherence
The Supreme Court upholds its concededly “incorrect” ban on post-expiration patent royalties.
Response to Disclosurites
The authors respond to RegBlog commentators and call for the end of “useless” disclosure requirements.
Mistaking the Symptom for the Disease
Disclosure is not a substitute for regulations that protect consumers.
Information Overload and Mandatory Securities Regulation Disclosure
Arming the public with the right information is good for securities markets, but information overload is not.
The Failed Reign of Mandated Disclosure
Recent book highlights flaws in mandatory information disclosure as consumer protection policy.
Financial Regulators Find Heightened Risks in Lending Behavior
Rise in leveraged lending prompts concern among the top U.S. financial regulatory agencies.