CFTC

Federal appeals court holds that CFTC has exclusive regulatory authority over energy futures markets.

Supreme Court declines to halt temporarily the contraceptive coverage rule, FTC toughens child online privacy rule, and more.

New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.

CFTC charges Intrade with illegal off-exchange options trading.

EPA suspends BP from new federal contracts, SEC Chairman to step down, and more.

President Obama names SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to assume role of Chairman.

British Petroleum agrees to billion-dollar oil spill settlement, FDA asks for legislation on compounding pharmacies, and more.

FDA investigates energy drink following deaths, CFPB expands supervision of credit reporting, and more.

Experts discuss ways to freeze trading to stop runaway computer errors.

White House group requests speedier drug approval, report details advantages of carbon tax, and more.

H.R. 4078 would block new rules until unemployment rate falls to six percent.

Financial regulation needs more rigorous analysis and better interagency communication.