FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides
Agency reconsiders guidance on law helping small retail businesses.
House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC
New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.
Can International Competitiveness Be Quantified?
Penn Law Professor Michael S. Knoll explains how to develop better measures.
EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts
Agency points to oil company’s “lack of business integrity” in temporary suspension order.
Judge: UK Press Needs an Independent Self-Regulator
UK judge’s proposal faces opposition from free press supporters.
AT&T Seeks Government Support to Modernize Internet Infrastructure
AT&T petitions the FCC to facilitate experimental transitions to an Internet-based network.
Crackdown Forces Intrade to Drop Americans
CFTC charges Intrade with illegal off-exchange options trading.
Federal Reserve Board Issues Instructions for 2013 Stress Tests
Banks can lower planned distributions to meet capital requirements.
SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro is Stepping Down
President Obama names SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to assume role of Chairman.
Court Approves Google’s Privacy Settlement
Federal judge approves FTC’s action over Google’s Safari practices.
