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A Floating Law Firm?

A Floating Law Firm?

Canadian Bar Association report may rekindle debate over alternative ownership structures for U.S. law firms.

The Advantages of Private Certification Over Government Regulation

The Advantages of Private Certification Over Government Regulation

Private certification may better achieve regulatory goals than governments and regulatory agencies.

Week in Review

Week in Review

California bans plastic bags, the USDA announces more funding for SNAP, and more…

Fed May Increase Capital Holding Requirement for Large Banks

Fed May Increase Capital Holding Requirement for Large Banks

In testimony before Senate, Federal Reserve official foretells changes to banking rules.

USDA Proposes Lifting Longstanding Ban on Argentinian Meat Imports

USDA Proposes Lifting Longstanding Ban on Argentinian Meat Imports

USDA finds meat from Northern Argentina can be safely imported despite longtime concerns about foot-and-mouth disease.

The Rise of Cyborg Finance

The Rise of Cyborg Finance

Can regulators keep up with the financial industry’s changing landscape?

Increasing Financial Regulatory Predictability through Optimizing Business Strategy

Increasing Financial Regulatory Predictability through Optimizing Business Strategy

Regulatory change requires companies to implement systems to analyze regulation.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The White House moves forward on a federal minimum wage rule, The Treasury Department addresses corporate inversions, Eric Holder announces his resignation, and more…

When a State Agency is Not a State Actor

When a State Agency is Not a State Actor

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide when a state agency is immune from federal antitrust law.

The Case Against Using Global Benefits to Set U.S. Climate Policy

The Case Against Using Global Benefits to Set U.S. Climate Policy

Two prominent economists introduce new questions into the debate over the social cost of carbon.

Broadband Competition is the Internet’s “North Star”

Broadband Competition is the Internet’s “North Star”

FCC Chair emphasizes need for increased consumer choice in the years to come.

Regulate the Sharing Economy Parent Companies, Not Individual Providers

Regulate the Sharing Economy Parent Companies, Not Individual Providers

Company-focused regulation is better for regulators, consumers, and companies themselves.