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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.

Penn Conference Dissects the Impact of Regulation on Jobs

Penn Conference Dissects the Impact of Regulation on Jobs

Conference at Penn Law analyzes effects of regulation on employment and offers guidance for policymakers.

VP Candidates Clash Over Medicare Proposals

VP Candidates Clash Over Medicare Proposals

Candidates dispute impact of Obamacare and Romney-Ryan plan.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Legislators seek answers on meningitis outbreak, business groups sue SEC over Dodd-Frank disclosure rule, and more.

A New Chapter in Mortgage-Backed Securities Enforcement

A New Chapter in Mortgage-Backed Securities Enforcement

New York AG files novel lawsuit over Bear Stearns conduct.

Have Increased Regulations Made the U.S. Less Competitive?

Have Increased Regulations Made the U.S. Less Competitive?

Recent study finds correlation between increased regulatory burdens and decreased international competitiveness.

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.

California Bans Homosexual Reparative Therapy for Minors

California Bans Homosexual Reparative Therapy for Minors

California becomes first state to outlaw gay conversion therapy for children.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Romney says parts of Dodd-Frank are excessive, FTC revises “green” guidelines for marketers, and more.

Presidential Candidates Spar Over Role for Regulation

Presidential Candidates Spar Over Role for Regulation

In debate, Obama and Romney disagree on how much regulation is needed.

FOIA Requests Go Online

FOIA Requests Go Online

New portal promises improved public access to government information.

DHS to Offer Deportation Guidance on Same-Sex Couples

DHS to Offer Deportation Guidance on Same-Sex Couples

Discretionary relief from deportation for same-sex partners.