Business

Proposed FDIC Rule Clarifies Liquidation Process For “Too Big To Fail” Firms

Proposed FDIC Rule Clarifies Liquidation Process For “Too Big To Fail” Firms

Proposal would set debt priority and authorize taking compensation in certain cases.

SEC’s Home-Court Advantage?

SEC’s Home-Court Advantage?

The SEC uses its new authority to take administrative action.

Report on Financial Crisis Singles Out the Office of Thrift Supervision

Report on Financial Crisis Singles Out the Office of Thrift Supervision

Senate subcommittee staff report faults OTS in Washington Mutual collapse.

DOJ Approves the Google-ITA Merger but More Antitrust Scrutiny May Be Waiting in the Wings

DOJ Approves the Google-ITA Merger but More Antitrust Scrutiny May Be Waiting in the Wings

The FTC may investigate Google’s practices after the company settles with the DOJ.

Google, Microsoft, and Monopoly Probe: Does Attitude Mean Anything?

Google, Microsoft, and Monopoly Probe: Does Attitude Mean Anything?

Corporate culture affects how antitrust regulators and judges perceive the actions of corporations.

President Obama Wins Praise from Business

President Obama Wins Praise from Business

The President reaches out to the business community in an effort to stake out a middle ground.

Debate Heats Up Over Regulation’s Costs to the Economy

Debate Heats Up Over Regulation’s Costs to the Economy

State and federal policymakers are scrutinizing regulations for the costs they may impose on the recovering economy.

The Dodd-Frank Dilemma

The Dodd-Frank Dilemma

Law gives regulators more responsibility, so agencies need to keep new regulations simple and find ways to attract talented staff.

FTC Loses Bid to Block Labcorp-Westcliff Merger

FTC Loses Bid to Block Labcorp-Westcliff Merger

Two clinical testing laboratories may now merge after judges reject the FTC’s arguments for blocking the merger.

Federal Reserve Rule Restricts Mortgage Brokers’ Compensation

Federal Reserve Rule Restricts Mortgage Brokers’ Compensation

Federal Reserve issues a new rule to protect consumers from unfair mortgage practices.

Dannon Settles FTC Action by Dropping Certain Health Benefit Claims

Dannon Settles FTC Action by Dropping Certain Health Benefit Claims

Yogurt producer pays $21 million to states following investigation of product health claims.

Talk on Dodd-Frank Fills Lecture Hall

Talk on Dodd-Frank Fills Lecture Hall

University of Pennsylvania professors discuss extensive financial reform legislation.