Consumer Protection

Regulation on Election Day

Regulation on Election Day

Regulation remains a divisive–and perhaps a decisive–issue in today’s election.

CFPB Issues Safe Harbor Countries List for Remittance Transfer Providers

CFPB Issues Safe Harbor Countries List for Remittance Transfer Providers

Consumer agency exempts some cross-border money transfers from certain disclosure requirements.

Consumers and Lenders May See Different Credit Scores

Consumers and Lenders May See Different Credit Scores

CFPB finds credit score discrepancies and recommends heightened consumer awareness.

Proposition 37: Science, Law, and Consumer Protection

Proposition 37: Science, Law, and Consumer Protection

Californians will vote on whether to require the labeling of foods containing genetically modified products.

Can the White House Trim U.S. Paperwork?

Can the White House Trim U.S. Paperwork?

OIRA memo is admirable but bolder action by Congress may be needed.

From Rhetoric to Action

From Rhetoric to Action

Presidential nominee Mitt Romney would need congressional support for his regulatory reform proposals.

FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for Public Safety Do-Not-Call List

FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for Public Safety Do-Not-Call List

The FCC seeks input on how to manage and enforce a Do-Not-Call Registry for emergency service lines.

Time to Discard the Precautionary Principle at the CPSC

Time to Discard the Precautionary Principle at the CPSC

Upcoming phthalate regulations give CPSC an opportunity to reexamine its risk exposure policies.

Obama Seeks to Promote “International Regulatory Cooperation”

Obama Seeks to Promote “International Regulatory Cooperation”

President issues executive order as way to enhance U.S. economic growth.

Roundtable Illuminates Challenges of Implementing the Volcker Rule

Roundtable Illuminates Challenges of Implementing the Volcker Rule

Prominent scholars, practitioners, and policy officials gather to discuss challenges presented by new banking rules.

Member of Congress Documents “Loophole” for Medical Device Approval

Member of Congress Documents “Loophole” for Medical Device Approval

Advocacy groups join Rep. Markey in calling for reform of FDA review process.

Obama’s Reforms Give States a Shot at Coming Out Winners

Obama’s Reforms Give States a Shot at Coming Out Winners

Health care reform demonstrates President Obama’s evolving understand of federalism.