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Regulating Junk Fees May Harm Consumers

Regulating Junk Fees May Harm Consumers

Attempts to eliminate junk fees may harm rather than help both consumers and businesses.

A New Approach to Regulatory Budgeting in Virginia

A New Approach to Regulatory Budgeting in Virginia

New agency aims to implement a more impactful approach to reducing regulatory costs.

The Promise and Perils of Regulating ESG

The Promise and Perils of Regulating ESG

Troy A. Paredes, former SEC Commissioner, shares his thoughts on the ESG movement.

How Will the “Regulatory Bazooka” Change Cross-Border Transactions?

How Will the “Regulatory Bazooka” Change Cross-Border Transactions?

Scholars predict that expanding security review procedures could affect how American companies do business.

Fiduciary Governance for 401(k)s

Fiduciary Governance for 401(k)s

Retirement policy must evolve to account for participant preferences.

ERISA Plan Fiduciaries and ESG Factors

ERISA Plan Fiduciaries and ESG Factors

ERISA plan fiduciaries must be permitted to consider ESG factors when selecting plan investments.

Changes and Challenges to ESG Investing

Changes and Challenges to ESG Investing

The Labor Department’s new rule sets forth a principles-based approach to regulating ESG investing.

On Anti-ESG Resolution, Biden Issues First Veto

On Anti-ESG Resolution, Biden Issues First Veto

The President’s veto keeps in place a retirement investment rule allowing fiduciaries to consider ESG factors.

Investing for Values, Value, or Both?

Investing for Values, Value, or Both?

Fiduciaries should account for participant preferences in designing ESG-friendly 401(k) retirement plans.

ESG and Retirement Plan Investing

ESG and Retirement Plan Investing

Scholars and practitioners assess recent changes to ERISA regulations that allow greater choice in investing.

The Growth in Business Support for Regulation

The Growth in Business Support for Regulation

Businesses in the United States are increasingly supporting regulation and regulators against judicial decisions curtailing agency authority.

USDA Weeds Out Organic Fraud

USDA Weeds Out Organic Fraud

USDA releases a new rule designed to curb organic food crimes.